A wealth of information

What a lot these people know about castles!  Their fact sheets contain lots of information about what they have learned over the last few weeks and I was amazed by how much Bethanne, Harry, Lilli, Ellis, Nicole, Lorrimer, Chloe, Harley, Daniel and Alexander could tell me about each aspect of castles and castle life.  Super work, folks!

Regular reading!

We couldn't be prouder of Brandon!  He has started reading at home with Mum every night - and now he has moved up a reading level.  You are a superstar Brandon, and so is your mum!

Last minute Mary!

What a brave lady we have here!  After only three weeks in school, Megan stepped in as 'Mary' at the last minute.  No one would have realised that she hadn't been Mary from the first rehearsal.  Well done, Megan!

Wanted!

There are some very dodgy characters about - not Immy or Abigail, but the pirates they would like us to keep an eye out for!  They have written such detailed descriptions, using fabulous adjectives, you will definitely know them if you see them.  Great writing, girls!

Super subtraction

Sian, Oliver, Blossom, Freddie, Oscar, Leo and Archie are our latest mathematical geniuses!  They can take away numbers from other numbers by counting backwards - and not losing track of where they had got to.  Brilliant thinking, folks!

Problems, problems!

After reading the story 'The Way Back Home', Alfie, Phoebe, Belle, Justin, James and Amy had to write their own version about a crab, a parrot or a polar bear.  Each of them has found a most imaginative way to solve the animal's problem and has described the events perfectly.  Lovely pieces of writing, folks!

Tall tales

It is hard to remember that Sam is in Year 2.  This amazing story based on 'The Way Back Home' contains words and phrases that we would praise Year 6 children for including.  In fact, Sam's story is so well written Mrs Campbell couldn't find a single wish!  Super work, Super Star!

Hole in one!

Meet our new handyman!  Hamza did a fabulous job yesterday of helping Mrs Turberville to put Badgers' new basketball post together, working carefully, following directions and showing great patience.  What's next, Hamza?  A new playpen for your new baby brother?!

Addition in action!

Wow!  Joshua has been doing some amazing addition using the beads.  He can read each sum and knows how to use apparatus to find the answer.  What a superstar!

Amazing arrays

Hamza and Jack have been learning how to use arrays to work out multiplications.  They can talk about their work and how this way of drawing calculations helps them to find the answer.  Super work, lads!

Magic mathematician

Sam is justifiably proud of the fact that he was the first to complete a whole page of division calculations - in his head!  He is well on his way to knowing all his times tables.  Great achievement, Sam.  Well done you!

Lucky Readers!

Now wonder these folks are looking so proud of themselves.  Their writing about 'The Lucky Dip' film clip they watched shows what great imaginations they have.  They have all used some fantastic vocabulary to make the reader want to find out what happens.  Well done Evie, Justin, Zach and Charlie!

Down in the woods

Here's a young lady who has really liked jumping in the mud! Isobel has LOVED Roydon Fen and worked hard to take part in every activity on offer over the last few weeks.  She especially enjoyed learning how to light a fire safely and, of course, toasting marshmallows!  We are delighted that you got so much out of Forest Schools, Isobel.

Bullseye!

Amy has shown us all what a genius she is when it comes to 'dart subtraction'.  Starting with 101, she had to show that she could take away numbers until she reached zero, and she can explain exactly how to do this using a number line.  She can even work the calculations out by partitioning, too.  Well done, brainbox!

Budding authors!

It is hard to remember that Riley, Sam, Belle, Alfie, Riley, Harry, Elle, James and Phoebe are only in Year 2.  They have each written a story to describe the film clip 'My Morning Jacket' and have chosen some superb time words, amazing adjectives and creative phrases to describe the drama of what happened.  Fantastic work!

Perfect numbers

Ellie May and Myah have been practising their numbers EVERY SINGLE MORNING, and look how good they are at writing them now!  Great work, girls - you have shown how important it is to keep practising every day.

Marvellous minibeats

Kal-El, Lacey, Autumn, Esmee, Gracie, Jack, Jack and Elsa have been very busy designing and creating these beautiful felt minibeasts.  I am impressed by how closely they have paid attention to the detail of their plan and how their decoration matches their original ideas.  Brilliant work!

Wheelchair rounders!

Who would have thought that someone with a broken leg could achieve so much in a P.E. lesson?  Jack has made sure that he has joined in with all the learning, despite being in a wheelchair, and has enjoyed finding ways to overcome his difficulties and take part.  Great determination, Jack!

Don't forget your toothbrush!

Now, if you are planning a trip to St Lucia, you need to see one of these three travel agents because they can tell you exactly what you need to pack and why.  Izzie, Jack and Sophie have used what they have learned about the island to make very detailed lists of things to put in your suitcase.  Fabulous work, folks!

Busy, busy, busy!

Harry and Jude had really busy weekends, and we are really impressed by the wonderful ways they chose to describe what they did.  Great vocabulary choices, lads - no wonder you look so pleased with yourselves!  We are very proud of you!