Year Four 

Year 4 had had another hard-working week.  

What we have learnt about this week 

This week, the children have completed a series of history lessons for the leed up of our trip to Colchester Castle. During these lessons, the children have looked at why Britain was invaded by the Romans and written a persuasive speech to Emperor Claudius. They then worked collaboratively in drama to create a freeze frame of Julius Caesar showing how he was unsuccessful and Claudias who was successful. In the last lesson, they then explored who Boudicca was and why she was important.  

In science, the children investigated tooth decay and set up their class experiments to monitor how different liquids affect the enamel on our teeth.  

The children also had the privilege to listen to a talk from one of our parents who is a Dental nurse, where they have learnt why it is important to look after their teeth.  

The children have concluded their unit on decimals and will be moving onto their next unit after half term.  

During RE, children looked at the significance of a family and how each family are different. They then designed their own family crest with things that are important to them.  

We also had the exciting opportunity to watch the Year 3 classes perform their Royal Ballet dances. A huge well done to all of Year 3 for their fantastic performances! 

What we will learn about next week 

In English, the children will begin their new book called ‘Revolt against the Romans’. They will be writing a character description and a diary extract about the first chapter. 

In maths, children will be using their knowledge of decimals in their new unit for money. They will also be converting pound and pence.  

In RE, the children will be concluding their unit on marriage and completing their assessment piece using Lego! 

Our science unit will also be concluding, and the children will be looking at the digestive system.  

We also have an exciting trip to Colchester Castle on Tuesday 2nd June. Please could children be in school for 8.30am to be registered and ready to leave. 

Year Six

ell done Year 6 for a fantastic week at school this week.  

What we have learnt about this week 

This week, the pupils have gone on a school trip to Eastbrookend Park. This is in relation to our Local area topic in Geography as well as our topic of Living things and Habitats in Science. During the trip, the children had the opportunity to explore the area and also observe the different birds that live out on the lake. The pupils were incredibly well-behaved and had a great time.  

During the week, the pupils also completed the first lesson of our new R.E. topic of Religious Leaders. The pupils learnt about what it takes to be a leader and looked at different scenarios and make decisions on what the leader should do.  

In Geography, we used iPads to look at our local area and comparing the different areas close to Dagenham. 

In Science, we have now concluded our Living Things and Habitat topic, where we researched and learnt about a scientist called Carl Linnaeus. The children learnt about how he created a classification system for living things. The children then created their own classification system and applied that learning to sweets and chocolate.  

What we will learn about next week 

After half-term, the children will be starting their new topic in science called ‘Animals including Humans’. 

In geography and history, we will be continuing to learn about our local area of Dagenham and how it has changed over the years.  

In RE, we will continue to learn about Religious Leaders, especially looking at what are the important qualities of a leader.