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W/B 10th November 2025

This week in the Foxes class, we have embraced our culinary skills by baking some delightful biscuits, including vanilla, ginger, and gluten-free options. The children thoroughly enjoyed the process of mixing, rolling and cutting the dough. It was a wonderful opportunity to foster teamwork and creativity, although we identified that the gluten-free biscuits could use some improvement for next time. We look forward to refining the recipe and ensuring that everyone can enjoy our tasty treats.

In addition to our baking adventures, we have successfully completed our non-chronological reports on either Space or Our Planet. The students demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and creativity in their writing, incorporating some astonishing facts about their chosen topics. Their use of paragraphs and subheadings illustrated a clear understanding of how to organise information effectively, which I commend.

In mathematics, we have been focusing on the concepts of multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, and 1000. The class has shown great progress in grasping these essential skills, and I am pleased to see them applying their knowledge to solve a variety of practical problems. Overall, it has been a productive week, filled with learning and fun.

W/B 3rd November 2025

This week in Foxes, we have enthusiastically embarked on our new History topic, focusing on the Romans. The children have begun exploring timelines and reflecting on what they already know about this fascinating period. It has been wonderful to see their curiosity spark as they engage with the material, and we look forward to deepening their understanding of Roman history throughout the coming weeks.

If they want to find out more: What was life like in ancient Rome? - BBC Bitesize

In addition, we are thrilled to introduce our new Design Technology topic centred around festive biscuits. As part of our preparations, we have been discussing the ingredients commonly found in Christmas biscuit recipes. The children are eager to experiment with various recipes and discover which flavours and textures they prefer. We anticipate that this project will not only hone their practical skills but also promote collaboration and creativity as they work together in the kitchen.

W/B 13th October 2025

This week, the Foxes group has immersed itself in the fascinating world of science through an engaging experiment that involved vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, and balloons. The children combined these two common household ingredients to create a chemical reaction that produced carbon dioxide gas, causing the balloons to inflate. This hands-on activity not only demonstrated basic principles of chemistry but also allowed the children to observe the reactions in real-time, enhancing their understanding of gas production and properties. For further scientific exploration about materials visit: Separation – KS2 Science curriculum - BBC Bitesize.

W/B 6th October 2025

Foxes competed in an inter school cross country event on Wednesday. Everyone completed the course with some amazing results. It was also great to see the positive and supportive attitude of the class as they cheered each other on. Well done to all Foxes – you made us very proud.

We have been looking at typography in art. Over the last couple of weeks, we have designed our own maps, and then this week, we have made them 3D.

W/B 29th September 2025

In maths we have been rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000, 10,00 and even 100,000! Some of the children have thought of their own raps to help remind them how to round. Rounding numbers- BBC Bitesize

We are currently looking at dissolving solutions and how we can get some materials back (such as sugar and salt from water). We had fun dissolving sugar and meting butter. Dissolving – KS2 Science curriculum - BBC Bitesize This can also be done at home- pictures greatly received!

W/B 22nd September 2025

Foxes have been learning about food trade in Geography and in particular exports and imports. They have explored the advantages and disadvantages of importing food from other countries. Here is some more information and a quiz: Explore trade - BBC Bitesize

We have also been writing a story about a Blush Thief who steals blushes to make the sunrise/sunset more beautiful and magical. Here is an example of our wonderful writing.