Hawthorn Class Blog

​It has been a busy few weeks in Hawthorn Class. 
 
The pupils have been working hard on their times tables and more children have Gone Green on TTRS. This means they are able to answer times table and division questions on each times table. The year 4 times table check will happen mid June. There is still plenty of time to get some more practice in before then. Please check with your child to see if they have Gone Green on TTRS and what times table they are still working on. 
 
We had a fantastic marble reward treat day. We played on the gymnastic equipment in the hall and played lots of games in class. Thank you for all the tasty snacks and drinks. 
 
In computing we have been using Tinkercad to make online 3D models. We have explored how to use a variety of shapes to build more complicated designs. We designed pencil pots and are putting the finishing touches to our dream houses. George and Paddy are here showing their designs. 
 
Forest school has been lots of fun and the highlight of our recent session was lighting fires using flints and King Alfred cakes. We learned that this interesting fungus only grows on ash trees and when dried out makes a great fire starter.
 
In art lessons we have linked our topic to our science space theme. We used Jackson Pollock splatter painting techniques to create our cosmic backgrounds and based our rockets on the designs of Peter Thorpe. The final pieces look out of this world! 

The pupils are really proud of our latest piece of writing based on the text The Last Garden by Rachel Ip and Anneli Bray. This beautifully illustrated story explores the complex issues of war, refugees, peace, hope and the resilience of the human spirit. The pupils have written their own version of the story focusing on a negative event that people work together to overcome. The pictures show some of our stories. 
 
We are putting the finishing touches to our end of term trip preparations. More details to follow very soon once we have finalised our plans. 
 
Hope everyone has a happy and safe half term and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.