Weekly Update from Mighty Mossy

Acorn Class

Maths:

Year 1 have been learning about quarter and three-quarter turns, including left and right turns Year R have been exploring the concepts of heavier and lighter

Art:

We completed our final designs using geometric shapes , experimenting with layering and overlapping in the style of Beatriz Milhazes

Science:

We tasted a variety of fruits grown in South America and other parts of the world We discussed why some fruits cannot be grown here due to our climate and how fortunate we are to be able to import fruit throughout the year

Geography:

We compared life in England with life in Brazil , looking at the country as a whole and exploring “a day in the life” of a Brazilian schoolboy

Oak Class

History:

We learned all about the modern Royal Family – The House of Windsor – with a particular focus on King Charles III. We linked this to our English work and researched the benefits of having a Royal Family. We are now preparing to write persuasive letters to our MP, Ashley Dalton, about the importance of the monarchy. Next half term, we will also explore the other side of the debate

Science:

We completed our classification unit by identifying and classifying organisms in our local area

Forest Friday:

We enjoyed the warmer weather at last with still life drawing and beautiful watercolour painting activities outdoors

Have a wonderful half-term break! Enjoy the sunshine make lots of memories and we’ll see you back on Tuesday 2nd June