Autumn Term Governor Report DOLPHINS

This half term we have had a lot of changes. Pupils have

changed classes and new children have joined. Likewise, staff

have moved classes and new ones have joined. To their

credit, most children have managed this transition very well.

The current class consists of 8 boys and 3 girls.

Maths

In Maths, we have been learning about place

value, decimal value, rounding, 2D and 3D

shapes, measurements, multiplication and

arrays. We have used a number of practical

resources to help us with our learning.

Using resources

to help show

measurements. Working well

together

English

In English, we have been looking at

Fantasy Stories, word families,

sentence structures and singular and

plural.

To strengthen this knowledge, we have

worked hard with Stile, Grammar Hammer

and spellings.

The class listening

sensibly to Mrs Merry

Looking at

stories and

showing

understanding

Science

During our Science lessons, we

have looked at electricity – mains

and battery. We have also looked

at what a complete and

incomplete circuit is.

We have just started looking at

animals, including humans, and

looking at types of nutrition.

Working together to

complete a circuit

Computing

In computing, the pupils have been

using the laptops and iPads to assist

their learning. We use Spellzone,

Topmarks and active learn weekly.

Using animation software, some of

the class managed to create their

own animations.

Using Laptops and i-pads

to aid learning

RE/PSHRE

During this half term, in RE we have been

learning about Buddhism and the life of

Buddha.

In PSHRE, we have been looking at personal

safety, online safety

and risk. We have also

been learning about

Black History Month

and identifying famous

black people.

Thrive

All the pupils enjoy our thrive sessions.

They like the creative activities

such as making models out of

play dough or designs using

different materials and colours.

The class have been taking part in some child yoga too.

Forest School

This half term, the class

have enjoyed their time in

the forest.

We have had fun being

treasure hunters and being

safe around a campfire.