English

This term, the children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the atmospheric short film- Alma. They discovered how figurative language and sentence structure can be used to build tension and mood, before applying these techniques brilliantly in their own creative writing.
During The Reading Hour, we explored the fascinating topic of Heart and Circulation, and in EGPVS lessons, pupils strengthened their understanding of word classes, figurative language, and clauses.

Maths

In Maths, the children impressed us with their growing confidence in working with place value and the four operations. They learned to represent, compare, and round numbers up to 10,000,000 and to three decimal places, applying this knowledge to solve increasingly complex problems.
Our focus on arithmetic and times table fluency helped the children become quicker and more accurate mathematicians, ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

Science

Our Science topic, How does the circulatory system work and what affects it?, captured everyone’s curiosity. The children explored the parts and functions of the circulatory system, learning how diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices impact our health. They also investigated how water and nutrients are transported around the body — a topic that inspired some fantastic scientific discussions and diagrams!

History

In History, we delved into the Tudor period to answer the question, Why did Elizabeth’s Sea Dogs make Phillip so angry? The children were captivated by tales of exploration, rivalry, and adventure as they learned about Queen Elizabeth I, the Spanish Armada, and how Britain ultimately claimed victory. Their enthusiasm for debate and discovery shone throughout the topic.

Spanish

In Spanish, the children made fantastic progress in developing their reading and listening skills. They learned to ‘gist’ read and use familiar language to unlock new words and meanings, building their confidence as budding linguists.

Art and Craft

Our Art lessons celebrated creativity and imagination. Inspired by Mayan art, the children explored how artists use light, shade, and symbolism to express powerful ideas and emotions. The results were stunning — full of colour, meaning, and individuality.

Computing

In Computing, pupils took their programming skills to the next level using Scratch. They learned to use inputs, selection, loops, sensing, and random variables to design fun, interactive projects. Their creativity and problem-solving skills were on full display!

Music

For our Harvest Celebration at St. Catherine’s led by Father Roger Parker, The BFG’s have been hard at work learning three harvest songs: – Cauliflowers Fluffy, Autumn Days and Harvest Samba lead by our Music Lead Miss Whiteside.

Miss Whiteside also gave the children the challenge of performing with the year 5 class at the Harvest Celebration – the two classes sang ‘Everywhere around me’

They have enjoyed our weekly singing practice. As well as singing, the children have been actively listening and appraising music, using appropriate subject specific language when they discussed the piece that they had listened to in lessons.

PSHCE

This half term the children have discussed ‘me and my relationships’

They have looked at the challenges they may face with friends with respect, assertiveness and understanding. The children will then be able to infer and empathise with other keeping support and maintain healthy relationships and assert themselves with boundaries to keep themselves safe.

RE

This half term the children have looked at how Christians get baptised. How the rituals might differ between the different denominations (an infant and believer’s baptism). They used religious vocabulary to explain the symbolism of words and actions used within rituals and ceremonies. They had a trip to our local church, St. Stephen’s C of E on Oxford where they enjoyed chatting about the baptismal services, looking at the font and seeing the candle, certificate and service sheets.

PE

This half term in P.E. the children have been learning about rugby. They began by passing and catching the ball with a swing action forwards. Then as their consistency, accuracy and control developed they learnt that in the game of rugby the ball is passed sideways and back. They learnt simple tactics when playing a rugby type game to then apply attacking and defending tactics.