Dear Parents and Carers,

This week in Atlantic class we have been focussing on our play projects where we have built all sorts of wonderful things in relation to World War 2. Specifically, we have been focussing on the role of women in WW2 and how the important work they did helped win the war. 

This Week – What Have We Been Learning?

English

This week in English we have been focussing on our creative writing skills as we delve further into The Dam by David Almond. The children have been learning how to strengthen their stories through a clear beginning, middle and end. Through this we have been focussing on making sure our sentences are complete sentences and developed our proof reading skills. 

We have worked hard to demonstrate these skills in our retelling of the Dam, imagining ourselves living in a village and then having to leave our home and move to the city. We have considered what emotions we might feel during such a transition.

Maths

In Maths, we have been learning about division and multiplication. We have developed our understanding of division by using counters to help us understand what sharing means and how we can share things equally between a number of people.

The children have practised applying this learning through working to develop their practical mathematical skills and strengthening their knowledge of halving.

Wider Curriculum – PSHE

In PSHE, we have been exploring the historical role of women in WW2 and how this strengthens our knowledge and ability to tackle gender stereotypes.

The children have learnt about the various jobs women had during WW2 and developed their ability to discuss these topics through class discussion.

We explored this through building a number of different practical projects to show our knowledge of the different ways women ensured the Allies victory in WW2.

Additional Curriculum Learning – Music

In music this week we began to practice our Christmas Carols in preparation for the Christingle service. While in PE we have just begun our three lesson dance series where we hope to focus on our ability to create choreography that represents a particular theme or story.

Next Week – What Will We Be Learning?

English

Next week, we will be continuing our learning about The Dam. The children will be developing their English skills further by understanding the motivation of the characters and how we can empathise with them. We will apply this knowledge by writing from the perspective of these characters.

Maths

In Maths, we will be moving on to begin learning our times tables. We will focus on learning our 2s, 5s and 10 times tables and develop the children's confidence in multiplying.

Wider Curriculum – Anti-Bullying Week

In PSHE, we will be exploring bullying. The children will have opportunities to discuss bullying and how it can be stopped. In particular, we will focus on how to avoid being a bystander and strengthen our active membership within the school community.

Celebrating Our Learning

This week we have really developed our questioning skills and our consideration of the wider world by having impromptu discussions regarding a wide variety of topics that the class have wanted to discuss. We have explored how one gets a job, the vital organs in the body and even the difference of the chemical compositions of diamond and graphite!

Home Learning – How Can You Help?

Reading

Please encourage your child’s reading by asking them questions regarding the motivation of the characters in the stories they read.

Maths

Please focus on strengthening your child’s understanding of their number bonds to 20.

Class Reminders and Important Information

There are no additional class reminders this week.

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday 8th December – Christingle Service, 1:30 - 2:30PM, Christ Church

Please continue to check the school website calendar for the most up-to-date information about school events.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to another exciting week of learning.

The Atlantic Team