This week in English, we explored how some animal names can also be used as verbs — for example, to wolf down food, to parrot someone’s words, or to crane your neck. We also learnt more about the history of the Wickhambreaux pillbox and its role during World War II. After reading real letters from soldiers and Land Girls to their loved ones, the children wrote their own imaginative letters from the perspective of a soldier stationed in the pillbox. We also finished reading The Castle in the Field and completed a plot-ordering activity, focusing on the different problems and solutions the characters encountered throughout the story.

In maths, we were visited by teachers observing one of our lessons as part of our work with the local Maths Hub, and the children did brilliantly. They were praised for their excellent use of mathematical vocabulary and for how well they worked together to support one another. We have been focusing on adding amounts close to whole numbers of pounds (such as £2.99), using the strategy of adjusting to calculate more efficiently.

In art, we studied the artist Hillary Gust, known for her beautiful watercolours of buildings. Inspired by her work, we created our own watercolour paintings of historical buildings in the village. Next week, we’ll be adding detail using ink.

In history, we learnt about the different features of a castle and why each part was important for defence and daily life.

In R.E., we explored the events of Pentecost and reflected on how the disciples might have felt during this extraordinary experience.

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend!