Can only mean one thing… Christmas plays VERY soon! 😀

This week, the children investigated how the pupil changes in different light condition. They observed their pupil in the classroom, outside and in the dark maths cupboard. It was a lovely, bright, sunny day which helped with the investigation to show different light conditions. They were super excited when they observed their own pupils changing in size. If you ask them, I am sure they will tell you all about it.

In maths the children have been learning about multiples and factors.

The children have been working hard on the Christmas play and helping make the props. The Christmas play is next Friday afternoon!

It is the last swimming session next week.

Any questions please do come and ask.
Have a lovely weekend. 🙂

 

This week we started our new book ‘Wind in the Willows’. The children will be performing this for the Christmas play on Friday 12th December. 
We focused on understanding the story and new words such as ‘scoundrels’ and ‘gurgled’ were discussed. The children were also learning about inverted commas to punctuate speech. 

In maths, we have started multiplication and division. This ranged from 3x, 8x and 6x tables. 

In history, we were learning about why the Romans invaded Britain. Please ask your child and they will tell you! Also what Britain used to be called Brit….

Red Squirrels worked really hard this week and achieved lots of their targets – well done!! 🙂 

Have a lovely weekend everyone. 

Unfortunately, there was a problem uploading the photos so had to do a separate post.

This week in science the children made their own switch for a complete circuit. The children successful made a complete circuit last week but realised there wasn’t a switch. They designed their own switch and used in a circuit to see if it worked. We discussed reasons for switches as they help keep us safe. Also, they save money on the electricity bill one student said.
In English, the children worked hard on writing their own poems for the Harvest Festival. I was proud of their ideas and what they suggested linked to Harvest.
Hopefully you managed to come to the Harvest Festival and saw how well they did. 😊

In Religious Education, the children have been learning about Judaism and how they celebrate Shabbat. Shabbat is known as the Jewish Day of Rest from sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday each week. The children thought of activities that could be done during Shabbat and what activities couldn’t. Activities such as playing board games, going on a walk, reading and going to the synagogue were suggested.
The Year 6 classes had a great time baking shabbat bread on Wednesday! I think they enjoyed eating it even more. Hopefully they shared some when they got home.
I hope you have a lovely half term – two weeks this October half term! Please enjoy, rest and stay safe!

Woohooo this week has been filled with lots of different celebrations for Heathlands 50th anniversary!
The children got to meet Mollie Kennedy who was Heathlands first ever headteacher. She is now 93! The children were very excited to meet her and ask lots of questions.
On Thursday Debbie Jones Stephens came into school who started at Heathlands as Deputy Headteacher and later became Heathlands third headteacher. She retired in 2019. The fourth headteachers, the children have already met 😉
Some ex-students also came in which was lovely to hear about their achievements since leaving Heathlands. Sanna who is now 28 has achieved 3 degrees meaning she is a DR.
The children had a rugby lesson with an expert who previously attended Heathlands which they really enjoyed.
Hopefully you’ve seen the drone footage of the children and staff creating the Heathlands’ H. This can be found on facebook through the Heathlands page.
Dress up in1970’s was AMAZING!!! Everyone made such a great effort so thank you.
I am back now so hopefully I will see you at drop off or pick up times 😊
Homework has gone home in their folders!