Hi my name is Ben and I am standing in for Georgie.

This week has been a busy week at school. Reception have been settling into their new classes and have been completing full days. We would like to welcome them to New Ash Green and say well done for such a good start.

In Year 1, they have been looking at Baboon on the Moon in English. In science they have been learning about space events from the past.

In Year 2, they have been learning about The Great Fire of London and have created art to show their learning. They have also written a letter from Samuel Pepys to the King. In maths, they have been learning about place value.

This week, in Year 3, they have been learning about different types of rocks in science. They have also been using the book, Gregory Cool, to inspire diary entries.

Year 4 have also been busy. They have learn about electricity in science and made their own series circuits. During English, they have been sharing the thrilling story of Beowulf and have written descriptive reports on the beast Grendel.

As part of their Tudors topic, Year 5 have been reading Treason in English. In maths, they have been looking at money. They have also really enjoyed creating dragon eyes out of clay.

Finally, Year 6 have been reading Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman. This inspired them to write balanced arguments about schooling for children in developing countries. They have also been learning about BODMAS and algebra in maths. In art, they have been designing their tree sculptures and are looking forward to making them soon.

Well done for all of your hard work this week and remember…

Remember, Together Everyone Achieves More!

Starting with Year 6, we have been writing a newspaper report on the declaration of World War II. We have been using percentages in maths.

Next, in Year 5, they have been looking at shape and angles in maths. Also, they have been looking at the story of Odysseus.

In Bramleyham, Year 4 have been learning about Alexander Graham Bell in their English and Science lessons. Additionally, they have been looking at fractions in maths.

In Year 3, they have been writing a newspaper report based on ‘I Was a Rat!’. They have been learning about Boudicca in topic.

Now, in Roundwood, Year 2 have been writing non-fiction reports on The Great Fire of London. In maths they have been using the bar model for fractions. Roundwood 1 performed a fantastic class assembly to the school and parents too.

In Year 1, they have been writing pirate poems! They have learnt how to tell the time with o’clock and half past.

Finally, in Reception, they have been hot seating pretending to be St. George. They have been developing their painting skills, whilst painting knights.

Remember, Together Everyone Achieves More!

To begin with, Reception have been learning about Chinese New Year. They have learnt Chinese numbers and Chinese dances.

Next, Year 1 have been learning division. Also, they have been learning exciting facts about pirates!

Subsequently, Year 2 have continued their topic on The Great Fire of London, in particular learning about Samuel Pepys. In maths, they have been solving word problems.

Up a year, in Year 3, they have been reading the story ‘I Was a Rat!’ by Philip Pullman. In Science, they have been studying different types of skeletons.

Year 4 have been developing their skills in addition and subtraction. In English, they have been writing a dialogue.

Now in Hemstalls, Year 5 have been writing about Hercules. In addition, they have been creating their own vases.

To conclude, Year 6 have started to read a new book called ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’, they will be writing a diary entry based on the story. In Science, we have been memorising symbols that make up an electrical circuit.

Starting with Reception, they have been curious when programming Bee Bots and have been making wishes.

In Year 1, they have been working hard in Maths to learn how to double and halve numbers. In Spelling, they have been adding the suffix -d to their words.

Next, in Year 2, they have been doing some inspirational writing based on a dinosaur called Tiny.

In Bramleyham, Year 3 have been mixing colours in Art. They have also, learnt interesting facts about the Great Barrier Reef.

In Year 4, they have written a persuasive letter to prevent people cutting down trees in the rainforest. In Maths, they have been embracing challenge when ordering and sorting shapes.

Next, in Hemstalls, Year 5 have learnt more about Ernest Shackleton. They have also been preparing for Christmas by singing carols.

Finally, in Year 6, they have been classifying and identifying different animals, as well as this, they have designed their own creature! In addition, Year 6 are preparing to hold their own General Election for Hemstalls.

Remember Together Everyone Achieves More

To start off with reception have been looking around the school and getting used to spending a whole day at school.  Up in Year 1 they have been practising subtraction and reading the man on the moon.  Next in Year 2 they have been learning about Henry VIII and painting castles in their art lessons.

In Year 3 they have been reading about a talking albatross and a mermaid.  They have also been practising their column addition in maths.  Up in Year 4 they have been reading Beowulf and have been subtracting and estimating numbers in maths.  Next, in Year 5, they have gone on an exciting school trip to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London.  Finally, Year 6 have been learning about BODMAS in maths and preparing to write a setting description in English.

Remember Together Everyone Achieves More

By William and Eve

Head Boy and Head Girl