Week Commencing: 17.03.25

Year 6 have been full steam ahead this week with their SATs preparation. In maths, they have been focusing on percentages and deepening their understanding through problem-solving. Meanwhile, Year 5 have been developing their knowledge of decimal place value by comparing, ordering and rounding decimals. Year 5 have also started their new geography unit, ‘My Local Area’, which focuses on exploring maps, landmarks and key features of  our local surroundings. A lot of fun was had on Wednesday afternoon when the children's DT unit came to an end and they got to put their products to the test. Both year groups have been busy creating their own buzzer game projects which put both their design and electrical circuit skills to the test - they all did an amazing job!

Week Commencing: 10.03.25

It has been assessment week in Class 5/6 and the children have been working extremely hard in order to showcase their knowledge. In English, we have been continuing with Kensuke's Kingdom with a focus on PEE (point, evidence and explain). The children are doing incredibly well with this difficult concept and it is lovely to see them growing in confidence.  Maths wise, Year 5 have been continuing with their work on decimals, whilst Year 6 have been focusing on decimals, fractions and percentage equivalents.  On Tuesday, some members of Class 5/6 were lucky enough to attend the 'Let's Go Sing' choir concert in Blackpool where they performed on the Winter Garden stage - they all did amazing! All in all, another busy and productive week!   

Week Commencing: 03.03.25

Yet again, we've had a very busy week in Class 5/6. History wise, the children have come to the end of our Mayan unit and therefore spent some time this week showcasing their knowledge and understanding. In maths, Y5 have been looking at tenths and hundredths, whilst Y6 have been converting between decimals, fractions and percentages. On Wednesday, Class 5/6 led our Ash Wednesday Mass to mark the start of Lent, which was lovely to see.  And of course, Thursday was World Book Day! The children marked the occasion by writing poems based on the theme of 'My Universe'. Each one was incredibly unique and thought provoking.  Finally, on Friday, Y5 visited Brownedge St Mary’s for a taster morning whilst Y6 got busy with some SATs revision. 

Week Commencing: 24.02.25

Well, what a week it has been! Fun, adventure and teamwork were all evident for Year 6 this week as they embarked on their residential. The children were absolutely amazing in relation to both their behaviour and resilience. It was lovely to see them flourish when faced with challenges such as the leap of faith and tree climb. We also had our trip to London in order to visit the Houses of Parliament. Again, the children were fabulous and really did St Joseph's proud. 

Year 5 have also had a very busy week in school as they had play leaders training on Tuesday which they thoroughly enjoyed. They have also been busy with studying the 'Listeners' poem in English and working hard in maths, well done Year 5. All of the children also got one final treat on Friday afternoon as they watched the theatre production of Wizard of Oz. I am not sure how we are going to beat this week but hopefully some amazing memories have been made! 

Week Commencing: 10.02.25

Well, it has been a very interesting final week of the half term in Cl 5/6. As you are aware, we had some 'important visitors' in school this week and my goodness did the children make me proud! They were desperate to talk to about their learning and show them what life is like at St Joseph's - this was wonderful to see. In maths, Year 5 have been focusing on multiplying fractions, whilst Year 6 have moved onto decimal place value. In English, we have been comparing the viewpoints of characters from within our text - it is lovely to see the children's understanding shining through. In history, we have been exploring Mayan architecture and comparing it to that of different civilizations. And finally, the children have been looking at ways in which to stay safe online as part of 'Safer Internet Day'.