Good afternoon and welcome back!

What a great start to the new half term Blue class have had.

In RE this week, the children explored the Hindu Festival of Diwali, discovering why it is called the Festival of Lights and how families celebrate it. The children enjoyed expressing their creativity through Rangoli-inspired artwork.

In History, we travelled back to 1605 to investigate the Gunpowder Plot. We learnt about Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes and the important events that led to the failed plot against King James I. The children enjoyed sequencing the events and considering why we still remember the fifth of November today.

In science, we have begun our unit on Space - it is safe to say that all of the children were very excited for this!

In English, we have continued our work on non-chronological reports and have started writing our class innovation - The Mossmarsh Prowler.

In maths, we have just completed our unit on Multiplication and Division. Next week, we will move on to fractions.

Children in Need

Friday 13^th November - Children can arrive in non-uniform/ Pudsey themed outfits. Donations will be welcomed in the morning on the back playground.

Awards

A huge well done to Gracie-Mae, who received our Gold Award this week, Finley who received our Magnificent Manners award and Teddie, who received our Handwriting Award. We are so proud of you!

Reading

Please can you ensure that your child reads at least three times each week and that it is recorded in their planner. Reading is part of your child’s homework and will be checked each Friday.

Key dates:

• P.E. will be on a Thursday afternoon. Please can all children bring their PE kit on a Monday, it will then be returned on a Friday.
• Homework has been handed out today and will be due in on Friday.
• Friday 13^th November 2026 – Children in Need

If you have any questions or messages, please write a note in your child’s planner and ask them to hand it directly to me. Have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing you all again on Monday!

Mrs Green