Welcome to the Class 4 blog for this week. It has been an exceptionally busy and rewarding few days in Year 5 and Year 6. Throughout every lesson, the children have demonstrated a genuine love of learning, approaching each new challenge with enthusiasm, focus, and determination.
Here is a summary of the wonderful learning that has taken place across our curriculum this week:
English In English, we brought our unit on non-chronological reports to a very proud conclusion. Building upon their careful drafting and editing, the pupils published their final reports based on cities. They took immense care with their presentation, utilising neat, joined handwriting alongside organisational features appropriate to the text type, such as bold headings and well-structured text boxes.
Mathematics In Mathematics, we consolidated our fraction knowledge so far. The children worked diligently to convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions. Following this, they compared fractions by identifying common denominators or common numerators, before applying these skills to order fractions accurately in both ascending and descending sequences.
Science Our Science unit on forces has sparked tremendous curiosity this week as we explored the effects of gravity. Mr Frame modelled how gravity acts equally upon objects, demonstrating that a heavy object lands on the floor at the exact same time as a similar-sized light object. To observe this principle on a larger scale, we watched an awe-inspiring video by Professor Brian Cox, in which a bowling ball and a feather were dropped simultaneously inside a giant vacuum chamber at a science centre. Inspired by the discoveries of Galileo, the children then conducted their own practical investigation into the speed of pendulum swings. It was heartening to see the pupils exemplify our school value of friendship during this experiment, working together harmoniously in groups, encouraging one another, and sharing responsibilities fairly.
Computing In Computing, we ventured into the exciting world of physical computing using microbits. Using the MakeCode platform, the children programmed their devices to display lively animations, such as stick figures performing star jumps. They practised incorporating key programming concepts, specifically while loops and IF statements, showing admirable resilience when testing and refining their code.
Music In Music, the class learned to sing and play a song inspired by the Ancient Egyptians. Looking ahead to our next steps, the children will begin composing and improvising their own musical pieces, recording their ideas using a combination of hieroglyphs and traditional music notation. Throughout these sessions, the pupils have shown wonderful respect for one another, listening attentively to peer performances and valuing every individual's creative ideas.
PSHE Finally, in PSHE, we developed our critical thinking and digital literacy skills by analysing how online advertisements are designed to influence what we click, buy, or watch. The children engaged in thoughtful, mature discussions about recognising persuasive techniques and making sensible choices online.
Weekly Oracy Question To help continue this learning at home, please take a few moments to discuss this week's oracy question with your child:
"In Science, we observed a bowling ball and a feather fall at the exact same time inside a vacuum. Why do you think people often expect the heavier object to land first, and how does air resistance change what happens in everyday life?"
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We wish you all a restful and enjoyable weekend.
Warm regards,
The Class 4 Team
2026 A2 Week 2
