2022-2023

Welcome to Wilson Class

This class page will share the fantastic learning in Wilson Class.
Our teacher is Mr Colborne and we are supported by Mrs Fraser. 

Scroll down to see our amazing journey this year!

April - July 2023 Notices

Our PE Day is on Friday. Please make sure your child has the correct PE uniform on this day.

As the weather can be unpredictable this time of year, please make sure your child has a raincoat in school each day. They will also need to make sure they bring a sun hat and wear sun cream. 

We will be doing outdoor learning this term, so all children will need wellies in school.

Expected Homework:

• 10 Minutes a day of Reading from your AR/Coloured Book.
  Reading Records need to be in on a Monday with five, 10-minute reads written in and signed.
• Year 3 - 30 Minutes on TT Rockstars weekly. (Completed by Monday)
• Year 4 - 40 Minutes on TT Rockstars weekly. (Completed by Monday)
  (Paper copies are available for children who cannot access TTRS)
• Spelling shed - 10 games across 2 weeks  

A Guide to Accelerated Reader:
Please click the link: A Parent's Guide to Accelerated Reader (AR)

Writing suggestion homework:

• Write your own version of a Mr Penguin adventure. 
• Write a poem about the summer months. You can write about the weather, summer activities or the seaside.
• Write a non-chronological report (fact file) about a country in Europe. (You can include physical and human features of the country, along with different facts from the country's history.)
• Write a different story about Jack and the Beanstalk from the point of view of the Giant, or you can write your own tale of the story using a different type of bean. Just like Jack and the Baked Beanstalk by Colin Simpson. 
• 100 Word Challenge
  Write a small piece of writing.
  It must be around 100 words, be about anything you want, be imaginative, be any type of text, a diary, letter, poem. BONUS - have the phrase …it was still an unusual colour 

January - March 2023 Notices

Our PE Day is on Friday. Please make sure your child has the correct PE uniform on this day.

As the weather can be unpredictable this time of year, please make sure your child has a raincoat in school each day. They are welcome to bring hats and gloves. 

We will be doing outdoor learning this term, so all children will need wellies in school.

Expected Homework:

• 10 Minutes a day of Reading from your AR/Coloured Book.
  Reading Records need to be in on a Monday with five, 10-minute reads written in and signed.
• Year 3 - 30 Minutes on TT Rockstars weekly. (Completed by Monday)
• Year 4 - 40 Minutes on TT Rockstars weekly. (Completed by Monday)
  (Paper copies are available for children who cannot access TTRS)
• Spelling shed - 10 games across 2 weeks  

A Guide to Accelerated Reader:
Please click the link: A Parent's Guide to Accelerated Reader (AR)

Writing suggestion homework:

• Write a set of instructions to make the best cup of tea. Will it be better than Mr C's Cup of Tea?
• Pretend you are Mr Penguin and have just arrived in the jungle on your search for treasure. Write a small recount about what you found.
• Write a different version of The Three Little Pigs from the point of view of the Wolf.
• 100 Word Challenge (https://100wc.net/)
  Write a small piece of writing. It must:
  • be around 100 words.
  • be about anything you want, be imaginative.
  • be any type of text, a diary, letter, poem.
  • BONUS - have the phrase … 'Suddenly they froze with nothing to say…'

September - December 2022 Notices

Our PE Day is on Friday. Please make sure your child has the correct PE uniform on this day.

As the weather starts to get colder, please make sure your child has a raincoat in school each day. They are welcome to bring hats and gloves. 

We will be doing outdoor learning this term, so all children will need wellies in school.

Expected Homework:

• 10 Minutes a day of Reading from your AR/Coloured Book.
  Reading Records need to be in on Friday with five, 10-minute reads written in and signed.
• Year 3 - 30 Minutes on TTRS weekly. (Completed by Monday)
• Year 4 - 40 Minutes on TTRS weekly. (Completed by Monday)
  (Paper copies are available for children who cannot access TTRS)

A Guide to Accelerated Reader:
Please click the link: A Parent's Guide to Accelerated Reader (AR)

Writing suggestion homework:

• Write a set of instructions (computing algorithm) to make the most delicious sandwich.
• Pretend you have just arrived in the Stone Age, just like the book Stone Age Boy, write a small diary entry of your first week.
• Write a different version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears from the point of view of Goldilocks.
• 100 Word Challenge (https://100wc.net/)
  Write a small piece of writing. It must:
  • be around 100 words.
  • be about anything you want, be imaginative.
  • be any type of text, a diary, letter, poem.
  • BONUS - have the phrase … 'Suddenly they froze with nothing to say…'

Friday 17th March 2023

English and Maths 

This week in English, the children have continued to read, 'Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure.' The children are very close to finishing the book! They have read chapters 18 - 19 this week and have written a diary in the role of Mr Penguin. They made sure they were using time adverbials, subordinating conjunctions and a variety of sentence starters. Towards the end of the week, the children used their knowledge of diaries to write another one in Exciting Writing. They watched a small clip from, 'The Hobbit' and wrote a diary in the role of Bilbo Baggins after being asked by Gandalf to go on an adventure!

In Maths, the children have started to look at fractions. This can be a tricky concept but the children have worked hard to understand what a fraction looks like They have used their knowledge of the whole and equal groups as well as using concrete representations to help them show different amounts. This will be in preparation for the upcoming weeks when they will start to look at fractions of quantities. 

Science & Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children are close to finishing their topic, 'Food chains, teeth and the digestive system.' This week, the children looked at animal teeth and how they differ depending on where they were on the food chain. We recapped the definitions of a carnivore, herbivore and omnivore and used these to explain why an animal may have certain teeth. 

In French, the children have continued to look at vegetables. They have completed a variety of speaking, reading and listening activities - the children have worked very hard to get the pronunciation spot on! 

In Computing, the children been looking at and understanding networks and the internet. They have learnt about where the network comes from and how messages are sent from one router to another. 

Friday 3rd March 2023

English & Maths

In English, the children have continued to read, ‘Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure’. This week, the children have read up to chapter 17, where it has been revealed that the people that Mr Penguin have been helping are actually the O’Hoolihan brothers in disguise. Because of this, the children wrote a discussion about whether Mr Penguin should go after them or give up and return to his igloo. 

In Maths, the children have started to identify the relationships between the 2-, 4- and 8-times tables. The children started to count in multiples of 4 and looking at how the 2 and the 4 times table are linked. They were able to use the correct language and explain the different relationships. Also, they have looked at the perimeter of 2D shapes and the year 4 children have worked on understanding decimals. 

Science & Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children were lucky enough to have a Zoom call with scientists from the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Cambridge. They spoke about their jobs and how they used microscopes. The company kindly leant us a microscope, where the children were taking close up photos of the environment.

In Geography, the children have continued with their fieldwork. This week, they looked at sketch maps and identified what is included in one. To begin with, the children were able to identify the human and physical resources on a map, explaining the difference between the two. After, they then had a go at drawing their own maps and drew a key to show what they had drawn.

Friday 10th February 2023

English & Maths

In English, the children have continued to read, ‘Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure’. This week, the children have read up to the part of the story where the treasure has been found. They imagined that there was a letter inside the treasure chest, explaining the contents of it. Their task was to write that letter, making sure they included persuasive techniques for that person to take the treasure.

In Maths, the children have continued to look at the relationship between multiplication and division as well as being able to use concrete resources to group objects. This week, the children have look at the relationship between the 5 and 10 times table. They have been able to spot patterns in both and have explain how they can use the 10 times table to solve calculations in the 5 times table.

Science & Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children have continued their new topic, ‘Food chains, the digestive system and teeth’. This week, the children have focused on food chains. They looked at the specific names of each animal and discussed where animals lie on the food chain. Once they understood how food chains work, they had the opportunity to create their own, using examples to help them.  

In History, the children have continued to learn about the Tudors. This week, the children started to focus on Tudor houses and identifying the key features. They were then able to explain how different Tudor houses are compared to modern day houses.  

Friday 27th January 2023

English & Maths

In English, the children have continued to read, ‘Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure’. We are at the point of the story where Mr Penguin and his friends have reached a mysterious staircase. The children wrote a diary in the role of Mr Penguin. They thought about the features of a diary and made sure they included them in their writing. As well as this, the children have written a short narrative with a focus on the setting. They focused on using prepositions and expanded noun phrases.

In Maths, the children have started to look at the relationship between multiplication and division as well as being able to use concrete resources to group objects to create a number sentence. In addition, the children have also looked the 10x table and have been working hard to achieve their bronze, silver and gold awards.

Science & Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children have started their new topic, ‘Food chains, the digestive system and teeth’. The children have focused on the digestive system and learnt about the process of food travelling through the body. They were able to label the different organs of the digestive as well as describe their functions.

In History, the children have continued to learn about the Tudors. There has been a big focus on Henry VIII, where the children have looked at his different wives and how he created the Church of England.

In Geography, the children have started to learn about fieldwork. This week, the children have conducted a survey about the different modes of transport children and teachers use to get to school.

Friday 13th January 2023

Wilson Class have had a busy 2 weeks since they have returned!

English and Maths

In English, we have started our new book, 'Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure.' The children have written a set of instructions to Mr Penguin, instructing him on what he needs to become a fantastic detective. As well as this, the children have been introduced to 3 new characters and they have written a character description about each one.

In Maths, the children have continued with addition and subtraction. This week, we have been subtracting 2 - digit numbers from a 3 - digit number with exchanging. The children used practical resources to help them as this can be a tricky concept to understand. However, the children were fantastic and they did a super job.

Science and Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children have started their new topic, 'Food chains, the digestive system and teeth'. So far the children have been ordering the process of digestion and labelling the key organs that are used during this process.

In Music, the children have been looking at singing and performing a Viking song. They started by using musical instruments and beats to understand pitch and tempo. Once they understood this, the children were given the lyrics of the song. They had to listen to it first before singing it themselves. In lesson 2, the children practiced the song more before starting to add actions to it. 

Have a good weekend.

Mr Colborne

Friday 2nd December 2022

English & Maths

In English, the children have continued to read, ‘The Pebble in my Pocket’. We are at the point of the journey where the pebble has seen a T – Rex and some other dinosaurs having a disagreement near a river. The children have written a discussion text about whether the T – Rex or the other dinosaurs should be allowed to use the river. They focused on using subordinating conjunctions and adverbials of addition to add extra information to their writing.

In Maths, the children have continued to look at addition and subtraction. This week, the children have looked at the inverse and using this to check their calculations. Using counters and part – whole models, the children were able to get to the correct addition calculation and use the subtraction number sentence to check the answer. To finish, they the children were able to answer reasoning and problem-solving activities.

Science & Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children have started their new topic, ‘Rocks’. For the first lesson, the children looked at the three different types of rocks, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. After this, the children looked at different rocks that came under each of categories, identifying the properties of each rock. In their second lesson, the children conducted an experiment and tested whether rocks are permeable or impermeable. The children worked in groups to determine which rocks allowed water to pass through them.

In Computing, the children have continued to work on the application, Scratch. They have started to create their own animations as well as editing small projects to make them better.

Friday 18th November 2022

English & Maths

In English, the children have continued to read, ‘The Pebble in my Pocket’. The children have read the first few pages and have focused using the subordinating conjunctions, ‘before’, ‘until’ and ‘while’ to write about each page. Additionally, the children have written a recount about the fish’s journey through the river. They focused on using a variety of adverbials of time and writing in the past tense.

In Maths, the children have started to look at addition and subtraction. This week, the children have recapped bridging ten using tens frames. Once they understood the basics of bridging ten, they were then able to apply it to bigger calculations. As well as this, the children have looked at crossing ten when subtracting. Again, they have used tens frames and their number bond knowledge to help them.

Science & Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children concluded the ‘Animals including Humans’ module with an experiment. The children looked at a cycle helmet and how that is designed to protect the skull. For their experiment, the children were given an egg. In groups, they had to design and make a suitable helmet so the egg would not break when it is hit with a spoon. I am pleased to say the children were successful and there were minimal spillages!  

In Art, the children have been using play dough and printing ink to create their very own hieroglyphs. They were able to create their own patterns and experiment with different colours.  

Friday 4th November 2022

English & Maths

In English, the children have started a new text ‘The Pebble in my Pocket’ which charts the story of a pebble from its origins in a fiery volcano 480 million years ago, to the modern landscape. They have researched volcanos using the book and the internet.  They are currently writing an explanation text using factual language and technical vocabulary.

In Maths, the children have continued looking at place value and have plotted numbers on a number line from 1-1000 using their knowledge of number lines 1-10 and 1-100 to help them. They have also divided up a blank 100 square into 2,4,5,and 10 equal parts and written out the corresponding number sentences. This knowledge has led them to be able to read and compare scales with different intervals.

Science & Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children have investigated whether having longer legs means you can jump further. They wrote their hypothesis and method, decided what equipment they would need, and carried out the investigation. They then wrote up their results in a table, and came up with their conclusion.

In music the children have been listening to ‘Night on a Bare Mountain’ by Mussorgsky and discussing how stories can be told through music. They have used musical vocabulary to describe the tempo, dynamics and pitch of the piece, as well as naming instruments they can hear. They have used tuned and untuned percussion instruments to create a soundscape.

As most of you are aware, Mr Colborne’s baby arrived slightly ahead of schedule during the half term holidays. The children have been writing letters to his new son welcoming him to the world and wishing him love and safety for his future.

Mrs Rodgers will be teaching the class next week again, with Mr Hall being with them on Fridays.

Friday 14th October 2022

English & Maths

In English, the children have continued to read, ‘Stone Age Boy’. The children have enjoyed it as it has close links to what we are learning about in History at the moment. The children have reached the part of the story where Om and the boy go into a mysterious cave. Because of this, the children wrote a discussion text, gives suggestions why it was either a good or bad idea.

In Maths, the children have continued looking at place value. During the last two weeks, the children have used money to partition 2 and 3 – digit numbers. They have made sure that they have only used the correct coins and they have started to explain how they made their amounts. The children have also been introduced to grams and kilograms and have practiced reading from a weighing scale.

Science & Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children continued with their topic, ‘Animals including Humans’ with a focus on muscles and nutrition. The children have looked closely at the human skeleton and explaining how the skeleton helps protect, support and move our body. They were then able to label some of the key bones in our body and explain how they protect our vital organs.

In History, the children are now learning about Ancient Egypt. They have started to look at how long the Egyptian era lasted as well as looking at the social hierarchy. The children were able to explain why certain people were more important than others.

Wilson Class have been looking at Prehistoric Art. The children used scaling and charcoal to draw a bird onto A3 paper. They carefully thought about the shapes they were using as well as the tones and smudging.

Friday 30th September 2022

English & Maths

In English, the children have started to read, ‘Stone Age Boy’. The children have enjoyed it as it has close links to what we are learning about in History at the moment. The children have written a diary entry in the role of the boy who has fallen and woken up in the stone age era. They have also written a set of instructions on how to make clothing if you were living in the stone age.  

In Maths, the children have continued looking at place value, specifically 2 – digit numbers. They have looked at rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and they have used this to help them round objects to the nearest 10cm using measuring tapes. As well as this, the children have been comparing 2 – digit numbers and using their reasoning skills to explain why a number is greater than, less than or equal to a number.

Science & Foundation Subjects

In Science, the children started their topic, ‘Animals including Humans’ with a focus on muscles and nutrition. The first lessons consisted of the children understanding the different food groups and knowing what the benefits of each food group is. Once they understood this, the children were able to group different foods into the correct food groups.

In History, the children have been looking at the different eras of the Stone Age. They have spent time identifying the key features of each era as well as looking at the similarities and differences. The children were also introduced to the Bronze and Iron Age. 

For our Design and Technology module, the children visited Pizza Express and made their own pizzas!