Spring 2 is underway!

Welcome back after what we hope has been a nice, restful half term.

Up until Easter, our topic in Geography is Volcanoes alongside our Science of Rocks and Soils! This week we started looking at why there are volcanoes, and we did some jigsaws of world maps cut up into the different tectonic plates. We also used paint to show the Earth’s mantle under the crust, and how it can come through when the plates move!

In Maths, we have been revising column addition and subtraction – some of us have been finding this tricky remembering all the rules, but by the end of the week, we’re feeling much more confident!

In English, we are studying the book “Escape from Pompeii”. We have started using the ‘Talk for Writing’ model this week, which means we have been learning the story off by heart using ‘story maps’ to remind us of the key events. It has been really exciting getting to know the story, reading it aloud and acting out different parts! We are really looking forward to re-writing the story next week, and then writing our own volcano adventure stories!

Finally, in Guided Reading, we are beginning to use a whole class approach so that we are all studying the same text at the same time, doing different activities for different parts. This week, we have started reading ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ – it is really exciting! We have read lots, inferred information about the characters, done lots of comprehension and even got to grips with the dictionaries to investigate some really tricky words!

Letters also went out this evening (Friday 23rd Feb) regarding our upcoming school trip organised by Mrs Thomas. Please complete the attached consent forms and return to the office as soon as possible.

So – we’re off to a really busy start to the half term! Please check the school newsletter regularly for upcoming events.

Important dates for Spring 2

Mondays: Music (recorders)

Tuesdays: Indoor PE (Gymnastics)

Wednesdays: Spellings

Thursdays: Homework IN

Fridays: Homework OUT / OUTDOOR PE (Hockey on Astro turf – if your child already has astro shoes, these can be used on QES’ pitch. Shin pads and gum shields required).

Monday 26th Feb / Thursday 1st March – Parent’s evening

Tues 27th – Fairtrade stall after school

Wed 28th – Swimming Gala (details TBC)

Thursday 1st – Work book day – two competitions to enter – LOTS of prizes to be won! Design a book cover / Photo of reading in a strange place!

Friday 2nd – NICSU prayer meeting with tea and cake from 2pm-3pm  /  PTA Film night!

Have a great weekend!