​Plenty going on - as usual - in Birch Class this week!
Maths: Year 5 have successfully completed their White Rose end of unit assessments for shape and have made a confident start on the next unit – position and direction. We have also been looking at coordinates, how to understand and plot them as well as using our knowledge to play Battleships!
English: The children have been extending their diary entries this week by adding conjunctions and modal verbs. These entries have been based on their current book, “The Lizzie & Belle Mysteries – Drama and Danger”. The children have written them in role as Lizzie (Ignatius Sancho`s daughter).  
Book Club: Year 5 are beginning to reach the exciting climax of “Cogheart” by Peter Bunzl – only two chapters left! What will happen to Lily, Robert, John, Anna and Malkin the mechanical fox? Will it be a happy ending or will it all end in disaster?     
History: Birch Class are continuing to look at the Middle East and - in particular - the Exodus Story this week. They have also completed their home learning project based on the Ottoman Empire. I can`t wait to look at it!
I hope everyone enjoys their half-term break. Kind regards,
Mr Dray

​Yet another busy (and warm) week for Birch Class!
Maths: Year 5 have been working on the White Rose unit on shape and have made excellent progress. We have also been looking at angles and how to draw them accurately using a ruler and protractor as well as working out missing angles.
English: The children have been writing diary entries this week based on their book, “The Lizzie & Belle Mysteries – Drama and Danger”. They have already studied Ignatius Sancho – the first Black actor to perform Othello and tread the boards at Drury Lane Theatre – way back in 1777. Birch Class have written some expressive diary entries in role as Lizzie (Sancho`s daughter) just at the point where he gets struck by a flying chandelier!
Book Club: Year 5 are continuing to enjoy “Cogheart” by Peter Bunzl – a mysterious adventure featuring a little girl called Lily, Robert (the clockmaker`s son) and Malkin (a mechanical fox). A new character, Anna, has entered the scene – but can she be trusted?    
History: Birch Class have made a start on our unit on the Middle East and some children have begun their home learning project based on the Ottoman Empire.
That`s all for now. Kind regards,
Mr Dray