Numeracy
At the start of the week we used the knowledge that 30cm is (approximately) 12″ to find other equivalencies. Children quickly got the hang of this and could convert any metric lengths I gave them to inches/feet and inches. They then practised converting from metric to imperial by measuring their heights in centimetres then converting to feet and inches before checking their answers against a conversion graph created by one group.
For most of the week we have focused on time and have used real-life problems to practise finding time intervals and reading 24-hour clock times on train timetables.
Children have been given maths homework linked to finding time intervals which is due in for Monday. Their task will reinforce what they have already covered in class but , if they need adult help to complete it, please can you make a note of this on their homework for me and I will look through it with them next week.
History
We have focused on Life in the Trenches this week and children were set an independent research task to learn about an aspect of trench life which they are interested in. Their chosen topics included illnesses, first aid, food supplies and how and why the trenches were built.
Literacy/R.E./PSHE
This week children have written in different areas of the curriculum. After watching a live assembly from The Tower of London on Monday afternoon, they used this experience to help them write about their feelings and emotions on the afternoon of Remembrance Day. Some of their comments were quite breathtaking and showed maturity far beyond their years. Today I gave them the starting line, “If I could be…(a person of their choice) for a day, I would…” As well as writing in role as the hero they had dressed up as today, several children also chose to take on less-obvious roles and explained how they would strive for world peace, an end to hunger and cures for all diseases. Again, many of their comments were incredible and showed selflessness and a real desire to help others.
Class 5, I’m so proud of you – keep it up!
