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Date: 15th Jan 2025 @ 4:19pm
Last week Class 8 enjoyed their WOW afternoon to the Egpytians. We 'mummified' dolls, painted an egyptian headdress, wrote our name in hieroglyphics and researched facts about Ancient Egypt. Well done Class 8!
Date: 15th Jan 2025 @ 4:05pm
This week we have been looking at different methods of subtraction. We have used the semi formal method and the column method. We have also used dienes practically, drawn dienes pictorially and used bridging with column subtraction. Class 8 have worked well in a team this week, well done!
Nursery News: Week 2 – Taking Off with "What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?"
Date: 15th Jan 2025 @ 1:38pm
This week, our exciting topic “What do I want to be when I grow up?” took to the skies as we focused on aeroplanes and the fascinating roles involved in making them work. From pilots to air hostesses and engineers, the children explored the many jobs that help us take flight.
Family Group Fun
In our family groups, we had wonderful conversations about the children’s experiences of holidays, airports, and aeroplane journeys. These discussions sparked imaginative role play, where the children transformed into pilots, passengers, and even air traffic controllers. It was fantastic to see their enthusiasm as they "flew" around the classroom and practiced giving safety announcements!
Communication and Language Development
This week, we shared stories and practiced using ‘what’ and ‘where’ questions to deepen our understanding of the narrative. The children demonstrated fantastic listening and speaking skills, asking questions about their favourite characters and the exciting adventures in the stories.
Maths Magic
In maths, we practiced 1:1 counting with spring-themed objects. The children worked hard to count accurately, touching each object as they counted aloud. They are building confidence in their early number skills!
Expressive Art and Design
Our creative activity this week focused on designing and creating paper aeroplanes. The children had so much fun decorating their planes with bright colours, patterns, and stickers. On Friday, we took to the “runway” and launched our aeroplanes to see how far they could fly. This activity brought so much joy and excitement to the end of our week.
Looking Ahead
It’s been an incredible week of exploration and creativity as we learned about the world of aeroplanes and the people who make flying possible. Next week, we’ll continue our journey into exciting job roles—who knows what adventures are just around the corner? ✈️✨
This Week In Reception (WB 13.01.25)
Date: 13th Jan 2025 @ 10:33am
What an exciting week we’ve had in Reception! Our learning was full of fun and creativity.
In English, we explored the story of Handa’s Hen. The children enjoyed reading the story and then worked together to create a story map. This helped us practice retelling the story with more detail and lbeing able to sequence a story in the right order. It was wonderful to see the children so engaged with the characters and events in the story.
In Maths, we focused on number bonds to 5. The children played a hands-on game where we put counters into a cup, tipped them out, and looked at how many different combinations could make 5. The children then wrote number sentences to match their findings—lots of great mathematical thinking!
In our topic work, we’ve been learning about cold countries. The children had a fantastic time imagining what it would be like to live in a cold country. We discussed the animals we might see there and what they might need to survive. To finish off our week, the children got creative and tried to make their own igloos using sugar cubes and ice cubes! It was a little messy, but such a fun way to learn about life in the Arctic.
It’s been another wonderful week of learning in Reception. We can’t wait to see what next week brings!
w/c 06.01.25 This week in Year 2!
Date: 10th Jan 2025 @ 3:56pm
We have had a great first week back after the holiday! The children have loved telling their teachers and friends about their holiday.
We have started our new Topic: India. The children enjoyed eating Indian food, dressing up in sarees and listening to Bollywood music.
Our focus text is English is 'The Tiger Child', the children have been writing descriptive sentences based on his appearance and personality.
Reminders:
-PE this term will be on Wednesday and Friday
-Our Year 2 assembly will be on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 9.05 in the main hall.
Have a lovely weekend.
Date: 10th Jan 2025 @ 8:44am
It has been lovely settling in and getting to know Class 9 this week. Their behaviour and attitude to learning has been outstanding!
This week we have had our WOW starter for our Beneath the Canopy (Rainforest) Topic. The children thoroughly enjoyed researching and learning new facts about rainforests.
We had a range of activities planned, such as creating origami frogs, oil pastel animal portraits, researching about rainforests and performing drama based on the rainforest – What a fantastic experience it was for everyone involved!
In English we are working on an extended piece of writing, the children will be writing a first person re-tell based on the Vanishing Rainforest.
Our Maths focus this week is Place Value, where the children are identifying the value of a number, rounding and ordering numbers.
It has been a pleasure this week and we can’t wait to get to know the class and share our lovely learning with you all.
Mrs Khalil & Mrs Latif
Date: 10th Jan 2025 @ 8:03am
Class 7 have had a lovely start back to school. They have been writing and performing poetry in English, recapping place value in maths and took part in a Wow Starter for their topic on Ancient Egypt. Children researched the era, painted fellucas on the Nile, mummified dolls, made a headress, were archaeologists and wrote their names in hieroglyphics. Despite it being the first week back and a whole week of indoor play times due to the freezing weather, the children said they wanted to stay in school all night to continue to wow afternoon.
Year 1 Weekly Blog WB 6/1/2025
Date: 9th Jan 2025 @ 2:04pm
What a fun and busy week it has been in Year 1! We’ve been learning lots of exciting things in English, Maths, and Topic, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to:
English: The Queen's Hat
In English this week, we’ve been reading the fantastic story The Queen’s Hat by Steve Antony. It’s a funny story about the Queen chasing her hat around London after the wind blows it away! The children loved the adventures the Queen had as she tried to catch her hat, and the beautiful illustrations really brought the story to life.
After reading the story, we worked on retelling it in our own words. The children did a wonderful job remembering the key events and details. They used their imagination to retell the story, and we were so impressed with their creativity and enthusiasm!
Here is a video link to the story if you would like to enjoy it with your child at home.
The Queen's Hat read by its author and illustrator Steve Antony
Maths: Place Value
In Maths, we’ve been learning all about place value. This week, the children practiced ordering numbers from smallest to largest. We also explored different ways to represent numbers using objects, number lines, and pictures.
The children have been using symbols like > (greater than), < (less than), and = (equals) to compare numbers. We’ve had some fun challenges where the children had to decide which number was bigger or smaller, and they’ve done a brilliant job!
Topic: Sculpture and Henry Moore
In Topic, we’ve started our Art lessons by learning about sculptures. The children have been exploring what sculptures are and how they are created. We’ve also looked at the work of famous sculptor Henry Moore, whose large, abstract sculptures are known all around the world.
The children were fascinated by the shapes and designs of Henry Moore’s sculptures. They loved discussing what they saw in his artwork and were inspired to create their own sculptures using different materials. It’s been a creative and exciting start to our art learning!
We can’t wait to continue exploring sculpture and see what wonderful artwork the children create in the coming weeks.
That’s all for this week! It’s been a fantastic time in Year 1, and we’re looking forward to more learning adventures next week. Thanks for reading, and we’ll be back with more updates soon!
This Week In Reception (WB 06.01.25)
Date: 9th Jan 2025 @ 9:14am
A Snowy Week in Reception!
This week in Reception, we had a magical time exploring winter, learning through stories, and having fun with numbers!
We started the week with the enchanting story One Snowy Night, where we described Percy, the kind-hearted park keeper, and his snowy adventure. The children used their imagination to bring Percy to life through their words, sharing what they thought he might be feeling and doing and describing his apperance.
In Maths, we focused on the composition of numbers to 5. The children had a blast playing games like the bean bag toss, where they counted how many bean bags they scored into the target. It was a fun way to practice counting and understand how numbers can be made up in different ways.
As the week progressed, we also looked at winter and the changes it brings. The children enjoyed learning about how animals adapt to the cold and what happens to nature during the winter months. It was a perfect opportunity to talk about snow and observe its magical transformation. We even got to experience the snow ourselves! The children were fascinated by what happens to snow when it warms up, and they enjoyed discussing it.
To keep warm after our snowy fun, we all enjoyed some hot chocolate or hot vimto – the perfect treat for a chilly winter's day!
What a wonderful week of learning and fun we’ve had!
Nursery News: Week 1 – Welcome Back!
Date: 8th Jan 2025 @ 4:34pm
We are thrilled to welcome back all our children after the Christmas holidays, and we extend a warm welcome to our new friends—our rising three’s from pre-school and those new to our school community. This term, we will begin our exciting new topic, “What do I want to be when I grow up?”
Exploring Winter with Kipper
This week, we embraced the chilly season by focusing on Winter and enjoying the story Kipper’s Snowy Day by Mick Inkpen. The children loved diving into the snowy adventures of Kipper while learning all about the season.
Family Group Fun
In our family groups, we explored emotions:
- Identifying and Naming Emotions: The children matched different emotions to faces, named specific emotions, and created their own facial representations using loose parts. This activity helped them understand and express their feelings.
Maths Learning
The children worked with an adult to practice counting as high as they could. They enjoyed the challenge and were proud of their growing number skills!
Literacy Learning
Our literacy activities focused on:
- Seasonal Clothing: We categorised clothing suitable for winter and summer.
- Mark Making: The children created their own shopping lists, drawing and “writing” to represent items of clothing they’d need for winter.
Communication and Language
We encouraged the children to use longer, more detailed sentences as they described a winter scene. Their descriptive language skills are blossoming, and they enjoyed talking about snowflakes, frost, and icy fun!
Caring for Birds in Winter
As part of our exploration of Winter, the children learned about how birds need extra care during this season. We made bird feeders using pine cones, lard, and birdseed. This activity combined creativity with empathy as we discussed how we can help animals during colder months.
Looking Ahead
It’s been a fantastic start to the term! We can’t wait to explore more about “What do I want to be when I grow up?” in the coming weeks. Thank you for your continued support as we dive into this exciting new learning journey! ❄️✨
Year 1 Weekly Blog WB 16/12/2024
Date: 20th Dec 2024 @ 11:16am
This week started off with our whole school performance of The boy the mole the horse and the fox. We were very proud of all the children who took part either singing or acting.
We came to the end of our topic on dinosaurs and had a fantastic finish when we found a photograph of a dinosaur in our classroom the our cheeky elf had taken overnight. The children wrote a newspaper article about the amazing event !
All the children have now made a moving dinosaur as part of their DT learning andwere very proud of their finished results.
Next term our topic is Great Britain Now and we shall be looking at lots of British landmarks and traditions. In Science we will be looking at classifying animals into their different groups such as mammals, fish and birds.
We hope you all have a fantastic holiday and look forward to seeing you in January.
Super Star Learning in Class 7 20.12.24
Date: 17th Dec 2024 @ 10:27pm
Class 7 have continued to work hard all the way up to finishing for the holiday. They have loved learning about Light and shadows and how these change size depending on how near or far yo are from the solid object. They also worked together as a class to discuss and sort statements about relationships online, family and friends. They all were clear on not sharing any personal information with someone you don't know online. A fantastic term Class 7! Well done!
This Week In Reception (WB 16.12.24)
Date: 17th Dec 2024 @ 4:40pm
Reception Class Christmas Fun!
What a festive and exciting time we've had in Reception this December! We've been busy learning and celebrating the season in so many wonderful ways.
In English, we used our creative skills to draw characters from the nativity story and even labelled them. It was a great way to explore the traditional Christmas tale and learn about the people and animals who were part of it.
In Maths, we focused on weight. The children explored and used balance scales to weigh various items in the class room like snowflakes. It was a fun way to apply our mathematical skills.
We also performed our Nativity play for family and friends! The children did an amazing job and everyone was so proud of their performances. It was a special moment that made us all feel the true spirit of Christmas.
Our festive activities didn't stop there – we made beautiful Christmas cards for our loved ones, sharing the joy of the season. And after all our hard work, we got to relax and enjoy a Christmas movie together, making it the perfect end to a wonderful term.
As we approach the holidays, we would like to take a moment to wish all our families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you all have a restful break and look forward to seeing the children refreshed and ready for the new year when school resumes.
See you in 2025!
This Week In Reception (WB 09.12.24)
Date: 17th Dec 2024 @ 4:28pm
This week in Reception, we’ve had a magical time as we continued our preparations for the Nativity play. The children have been practicing their lines and songs, bringing the Nativity story to life with enthusiasm. We’ve also been exploring the story in more detail during our English lessons, making connections to our play.
In Maths, we focused on the concept of height. The children had lots of fun using blocks and each other to compare and practise vocabulary such as "taller," "shorter," and "same height." It was a hands-on way to learn!
Our week was filled with festive fun as we celebrated Christmas in style. We enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner and party, met Santa in his grotto to receive a special gift, and even went to see the pantomime Aladdin. It was a week full of joy, laughter, and excitement as we prepare for the Christmas season!
Date: 12th Dec 2024 @ 2:08pm
This week Class 7 have been getting excited for Christmas. We had a visit to Santa's grotto and were excited to open our presents. We love to read. :)
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What we have been LEARNING in CLASS 10SR
Date: 11th Dec 2024 @ 2:49pm
Hello from CLASS 10,
here you will be able to find out about all the FANTASTIC and FUN learning we have been doing in class this week.
This week for Comprehension, the text we focused on was a story themed text, all about the 'Aseop's Fables'. Ask your child about our ‘gist’ and ‘vocab’ lessons.
I like how all the comprehension learning is in one booklet - Urwa
In LITERACY we having been looking at a persuasive writing. It was interesting learning about France - Sami
In NUMERACY; we have been looking at 'decimal point numbers'.
It was good as it helped me fully understand the learning I struggled with last year - Fathima.
We have had lots of Christmass fun this week - see our photos!
Please see our photos to see some of our learning in action.
Goodbye for now - Class 10 and Mr S.Rahman.
w/c 02.12.24 This week in Year 2!
Date: 6th Dec 2024 @ 12:57pm
We had a fantastic start to the week going on our trip to Queen Elizbeth Hall to watch 'The Snowman' with a live orchestra.
The children loved hearing the music live alongside watching the film. It was a great start to December.
We have also enjoyed reading 'The Darkest Dark' in English and learning how to mearue length in maths.
Have a great weekend! 
Year 1 Weekly Blog WB 2/12/2024
Date: 6th Dec 2024 @ 11:17am
This week in year 1 we have continued our learning about dinosaurs. In English we have beeen researching dinosaurs ready to write a leaflet next week and in topic we have learned all about the famous paleontologist Mary Anning who made some amazing discoveries which helped the world to know more about dinosaurs. If you ask your chid I'm sure they will be able to tell you all about her!
In Science we have been continuing to learn about the weather in different seasons and in Maths we have been looking at different ways of measuring height and length. Maybe at home your child could order the people or toys from tallest to shortest?
Next week there are lots of Christmas activities planned and rehearsals for our play will be in full swing!
06/12/24 - This week in Year 5
Date: 6th Dec 2024 @ 8:30am
Year 5 have been up to a lot of exciting things this week at Greenhill. In preparation for this year’s Christmas Show, Year 5 have been working hard to learn their lines ahead of our performance in a few weeks’ time.
In English, we have been learning all about the story A Christmas Carol. Everyone has written some amazing persuasive letters to convince Ebenezer Scrooge to join in with the Christmas fun. There were some amazing examples of rhetorical questions, figurative language and fronted adverbials.
Well done Year 5 for all of your excellent efforts!
This Week In Reception (WB 02.12.24)
Date: 5th Dec 2024 @ 11:28am
This week in Reception, we’ve had an exciting and enriching time, diving into two very different but equally fun topics: the Nativity story and 2D shapes. Our little learners have been busy exploring both subjects through hands-on activities, and we’re so proud of their progress!
In English, we’ve been focusing on the Nativity story, a wonderful and meaningful part of the Christmas season. The children have listened to the story of the birth of Jesus, with all the familiar characters such as Mary, Joseph, the angels, and the three wise men. To make the story even more engaging, the children have been using puppets to retell the tale. The puppets help bring the characters to life and allow the children to express themselves creatively.
In Maths this week, our focus has been on 2D shapes. The children have been introduced to a variety of shapes, including squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles. We’ve had lots of fun looking for these shapes in our environment. Whether it’s spotting a rectangular door, a round clock, or triangular road signs, the children have been on the lookout for shapes wherever they go! We’ve also been working on the language associated with shapes, discussing properties such as sides and corners.
In addition to learning about the Nativity story, we’ve also started rehearsing for our Nativity performance! The children are excited to sing Christmas carols and take part in a special performance for their families. Everyone has been practising their lines, songs, and actions with great enthusiasm. It’s lovely to see the teamwork and creativity unfolding as they prepare to share their version of the Nativity story with their loved ones.
There’s lots of Christmas cheer in the air as we get ready for the festive season. We can’t wait to share all the wonderful things our Reception class is learning!
Stay tuned for more updates from our classroom next week!
Nursery News: Week 5 – The Gingerbread Man
Date: 3rd Dec 2024 @ 1:42pm
This week in Nursery, we’ve been diving into the delightful tale of The Gingerbread Man. The children loved bringing the story to life through creative activities, storytelling, and even some festive fun as we began our Christmas preparations!
Storytelling and Sequencing
Using story puppets and masks at our small world table, the children practiced retelling the story of The Gingerbread Man. We focused on:
- Sequencing events: The children worked hard to put the story in order, helping them understand how the plot progresses and improving their memory and comprehension skills.
- Building sentences: We encouraged the children to build sentences connected to the story, such as “The gingerbread man ran away!” or “The fox tricked him.” This helped enhance their communication and language development.
Shape Hunts and Festive Fun
In our family groups, we went on a shape hunt around the school, spotting and identifying different shapes in our environment. This hands-on activity made learning about shapes exciting and interactive.
Other exciting activities included:
- Decorating the Christmas tree: The children were thrilled to help decorate the tree, spreading holiday cheer throughout our classroom.
- Baking and decorating gingerbread men: A highlight of the week was making and decorating our own gingerbread men. The children loved choosing their toppings and watching their creations come to life!
A Week Full of Festive Joy
This week has been full of creativity, laughter, and learning as we explored The Gingerbread Man and got into the holiday spirit. Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to even more fun and learning next week!
Date: 2nd Dec 2024 @ 11:15am
Firstly, congratulations to all Year 5's for their excellent efforts during assessment week. We are so proud of them for trying their hardest during each of the assessments.
Year 5 produced some amazing big writes by writing their own legends, inspired by 'The Sea Serpent's Daughter.' There were amazing examples of 'show not tell', fronted adverbials and superb description and we were blown away by some of the writing. Over the next two weeks, we will be learning about 'A Christmas Carol' and exploring the miserly ways of Ebeneezer Scrooge. BAH HUMBUG!!
We hope that you have a lovely weekend and come back on Monday, rested and ready for a brilliant week!
w/c 25.11.24 This week in Year 2!
Date: 29th Nov 2024 @ 2:38pm
We have had a great week!
Today we finished writing our alternative endings to the book 'Toys in Space'.
In maths we have been learning about money and finding the totals of a group of coins.
Next week is very exciting - we will be going on our trip to watch 'The Snowman' at Queen Elizabeth Hall. Please remmber to send a warm coat and sutiable shoes as we will be walking there and back. We will be back at school at approximately 3.30pm.
Monday 2nd December is also Christmas jumper day - if you're child would like to wear their jumper they can donate a toy that they no longer use at home.
Year 1 Weekly Blog WB 25/11/2024
Date: 28th Nov 2024 @ 5:01pm
This week in year 1 we have watched in amazement as our mystery egg has cracked more and more to reveal a small yellow dinosaur. The children watched in amazement as it was lifted from its egg and eyed them all carefully before letting out a loud roar!
In English we have continued our learning about The Somethingosaur. This week we have followed his journey across plains and mountains in his quest to find his mother. Our Big Write is a retell of the story including some great time connectives to move the story along.
In Maths we have been learning about money, setting up our own Dino Store in the classroom where the children have used coins and notes to buy items related to dinosaurs.May be they could pay for some things in shops while they are out this weekend?
In topic we have been thinking about which sources of evidence about dinosaurs are reliable and which are not - if you ask your child I am sure they will be able to tell you all about it!
Next Thursday is our Winter Fayre and any donations of bottles, chocolate or toys would be very greatfully received. We hope to see you ther!
