What a brilliant week we have had in Marazion Class! The children have been working hard across all subjects, developing their skills and creativity in so many ways. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to:

English – Stories and Poetry
This week, the children edited and improved their adaptations of Stone Age Boy, showing great creativity and attention to detail. We also began our poetry unit by reciting poems in groups and as a class, building confidence and expression in our performances. It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm for poetry growing!

Art – A Splash of Colour!
We started the week by immersing ourselves in the artwork of John Dyer. The children practised different artistic techniques in their sketchbooks before creating their own bright and colourful pieces of St Michael’s Mount. They worked so hard to capture the beauty of this iconic place while keeping to the Marazion theme. The results were stunning!

Number Day Fun!
Today, we celebrated Number Day with lots of fun times table challenges. The children enjoyed testing their maths skills in different ways, making learning exciting and engaging!

History – Trading in the Bronze and Iron Age
In History, we explored the concepts of trading, importing, and exporting during the Bronze and Iron Age. The children had a great time role-playing as traders, exchanging goods with their friends to create the perfect survival kit for the era. It was fantastic to see them thinking strategically and working collaboratively.

Children’s Mental Health Week
Throughout the week, we took part in various activities for Children’s Mental Health Week. From whole-school assemblies to class discussions, we focused on personal growth and self-reflection. We read Words and Your Heart, which helped us think about the impact of our words and emotions. The children shared thoughtful insights about how they can ‘grow’ in different ways.

Dance – A Performance to Remember!
Mr Woolner was delighted to watch the final dance pieces that the children have been working on. Their teamwork, effort, and commitment to perfecting their routines were truly impressive!

Computing – Exciting Coding Projects

·       Year 3 have been coding on Scratch, creating sequences and variables to make music. They have really enjoyed experimenting with different sounds and functions!

·       Year 4 have been working with Micro:bits, designing step counters, night lights, and emotion badges. Their creativity and problem-solving skills have shone through!

Science – The Power of the Sun
In Science, we explored the effects of sunlight and how it can damage our skin and eyes. The children were fascinated by this topic and had great discussions about how we can protect ourselves from the sun.

A Celebration of Art Week
We ended the week by enjoying a wonderful art display, showcasing the fantastic artwork created by classes across the school. The children loved seeing what their peers had produced and took great pride in their own work.

Thank you for your continued support. We hope you have a lovely weekend!

 

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We've had a fantastic and busy week in Year 3 and 4, packed with exciting learning experiences and opportunities to develop new skills. Here's a look at what we've been up to:

English

This week, the children have been working hard on writing their own stories set in the past. They have demonstrated a range of writing skills, including:

• Using fronted adverbials of time and place.

• Accurately punctuating speech.

• Maintaining correct verb tenses.

• Creating rich descriptions and characterisation through 'show not tell'.
  It has been wonderful to see their creativity shine through in their storytelling!

Maths

We have continued our work on multiplication and division. A strong foundation in times tables significantly supports mathematical learning, so please keep practising key facts at home. Quick recall of these facts makes learning across all areas of maths much easier once they are embedded.

History

In history, we have been exploring the Bronze Age. The children learned about:

• How bronze was made and where it came from in to Britain.

• The differences in how people found food during the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and today.
  This has been a fascinating topic, and the children have engaged well with historical thinking and discussions.

PSHE

This week in PSHE, we have focused on having a growth mindset. The children tackled various challenges in groups, demonstrating perseverance, resilience, and teamwork. It has been great to see their confidence grow as they approached each challenge with enthusiasm.

Dance

As part of our whole year group dance, we have been adding rain elements to our routines. The children have displayed excellent collaboration and creativity, working together to refine their performances.

Art

Taking inspiration from the Stone Age, we ventured outside to find natural materials to use as paint. The children experimented with making their own paint and recorded their findings in their sketchbooks. This hands-on activity really helped them connect with how early humans created art.

Science

In science, we investigated reflective surfaces. The children explored how different materials reflect light and discussed how this knowledge is useful in everyday life.

Special Events

We've had a particularly exciting week with some special events:

• Arts Lab Parkour Theatre Performance – The children greatly enjoyed watching a performance representing neurodiversity and even had the opportunity to try out some Parkour themselves!

• Scooter Workshop – On Thursday, the children took part in a scooter workshop, showing fantastic enjoyment, resilience, and skill development.

• Tree Planting for the King – Three members of our class proudly represented us by planting a tree for the King in Victoria Gardens.

• Reading Assembly – We explored the book 'It's a No Money Day', which provided a valuable opportunity for the children to see into the lives of others through 'windows and mirrors'.

Looking Ahead to Next Week

We have lots to look forward to, including:

• Art Week – A celebration of creativity and artistic expression.

• Children's Mental Health Awareness Week – Encouraging positive discussions and activities around mental well-being.

• NSPCC Number Day (Friday) – A fun and educational event focused on maths.

Thank you for your continued support. We are excited for another fantastic week of learning ahead!

Marazion Class Weekly Blog

It has been another action-packed week for Marazion Class, and we are thrilled to share some of the highlights with you!

The children have fully embraced oracy across the curriculum, using sentence stems confidently and effectively in their spoken language. We are delighted to see this starting to filter into their written work too! Their confidence and effort in this area have been truly impressive, and it’s wonderful to hear them articulating their thoughts so clearly and thoughtfully.

Our interactive times table display in the corridor has been a real hit! The children have been using it regularly to embed key times table facts in a fun and engaging way. On top of this, Year 4 had a fantastic time participating in a nationwide times table competition this week, proudly achieving 3rd place in their group – a brilliant achievement!

In English, the class has been working hard on using speech punctuation correctly in dialogue and exploring different verb tenses, all linked to our WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) text, Stone Age Boy. This has sparked some fantastic discussions and learning moments.

In RE, we continued our exploration of the Trinity, while in art, the children have been developing their charcoal skills in their sketchbooks, creating some stunning pieces. In PE, the class dance is coming along brilliantly, and this week we added a group element to make it even more dynamic.

Our history lessons took us into the Bronze Age, where the children became archaeologists, investigating artefacts discovered with an ancient archer. It’s been wonderful to see their curiosity and analytical skills in action!

Earlier in the week, some of the children had the opportunity to visit St Anne's Care Home for National Penguin Day. They made adorable penguin crafts and did us all proud with their kindness and interaction with the residents – a truly heart-warming experience for everyone involved.

Looking ahead, we are excited about the upcoming week. On Monday, we’ll enjoy an assembly showcasing an art project featuring parkour, and on Thursday, we will have a scooter workshop! If possible, please send your child to school with a scooter and helmet on Thursday.

Finally, please continue to encourage your children to read at home, complete their maths homework, and practise their times tables and spellings. Your support at home makes a huge difference to their learning.

Thank you for another wonderful week, and we look forward to sharing more adventures next time!

What a fantastic week it has been in our classroom! The children have been working hard, exploring new ideas, and having lots of fun along the way. Here’s a little peek into what we’ve been learning this week:

English

We’ve been focusing on using adverbials of time and place to make our writing more exciting and clear. The children have impressed me with sentences like “Early in the morning, the explorer crept into the cave” and “In the shadowy forest, .” We’ve also been developing our skills in characterisation through role play. The class explored how to “show not tell” emotions by acting out feelings like joy, anger, and surprise, and thinking about how a character might move, speak, or react in different situations.

Maths

Times tables have taken center stage in Year 3 and 4 this week! We’ve been practicing through singing, dancing, and playing fun games like times table bingo and relay races. It’s been wonderful to see the children enjoying themselves while building their confidence and speed with multiplication. Keep up the great work at home too!

Reading

Our new class novel, The Firework Maker’s Daughter, has sparked so much curiosity and excitement! We’re loving the adventurous story and the rich descriptions of Lila’s journey. The children are already asking, “What will happen next?”—it’s a joy to see them so engaged!

PE

In PE, we’ve been continuing with our dance theme inspired by wind. This week, the children explored the technique of canon, where each dancer performs a movement one after the other. Their creativity shone as they worked together to choreograph a beautiful and flowing routine.

Science

Our mini water cycles, which we set up in the classroom last week, have been fascinating to observe! Each day, the children have monitored and recorded changes, noticing condensation, evaporation, and precipitation in action. It’s been a great hands-on way to explore the water cycle.

RE and PSHE

In RE, we learned about the Holy Trinity and discussed how Christians understand God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The children had thoughtful questions and showed a lot of curiosity. In PSHE, we focused on setting personal goals for the term. The children thought carefully about what they want to achieve and how they can work towards their goals.

Thank you for your continued support. It’s wonderful to see how enthusiastic the children are about their learning. We can’t wait to see what the next week brings.

Welcome back Marazion Class.

We hope that you have had a restful Christmas break and enjoyed time together.

We can't wait to welcome the children back tomorrow and have another exciting half term of learning lined up.

Please see the attached documents which map out our learning for this half term.