Tortoiseshells - The Hub (SRP)

Welcome to the Hub!

The teachers in the hub are Mrs. Lyle and Miss Benson. Supported by Miss Sikindari.

P.E days 

Year 3,4 and 6 have PE on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Year 5 have PE on Thursdays and Fridays. 

Give Me Ten - Children are expected to read for at least ten minutes every day and should record this in their reading record. Children should bring their reading record to school every day. We hope to see lots of children becoming Reading Champions this year! 

Maths Magicians - There are a number of key mathematical facts that children should know and remember. These are, of course, taught in school but it is essential that children practise them at home too. You can find out which facts your child is currently working on by checking their maths record book. This is also where you should record their daily practice. Children's maths record books should be brought to school every day. Children will be quizzed on their maths facts every Friday. As they progress through the different stages of facts, children have the opportunity to earn rewards and work towards becoming Maths Magicians!

Handwriting - Using www.letterjoin.co.uk, your child can practise their handwriting at home. There are desktop and tablet login details that can be found by clicking on the phonics, spelling and writing star at the top of the page.

Autumn 2 update

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have had a busy and productive half-term across the school, with lots of fantastic learning taking place! Here’s what each year group has been up to:

English
Miss Benson's group have been hard at work writing incredible adventure stories inspired by Arthur and the Golden Rope. They have focused on developing their descriptive writing skills and have produced some truly exciting pieces! Meanwhile, Mrs Lyle's group have been writing instructions, concentrating on using bossy verbs and time conjunctions to make their steps clear and precise. Across the school, we’ve also written some fantastic non-chronological reports and fact files about Superflex, showcasing our research and writing skills.

Maths
In maths, Mrs Lyle's group have been focusing on measuring and mass, exploring practical ways to use these skills. Miss Benson's group have been working incredibly hard on multiplication and division this half-term, showing great resilience and determination as they tackled some tricky problems!

Geography
Year 3 and 4 have been exploring the local area, identifying human and physical features and developing their understanding of geography close to home. Year 5 have been diving into the fascinating world of volcanoes, considering how these natural wonders affect the people who live nearby. Year 6 have been learning about climate change, exploring its impact on communities across the globe and discussing how we can make a difference.

Science
In science, Year 3 and 4 have been learning about states of matter, focusing on how materials change between liquids, solids, and gases. Year 5 have been investigating the properties of materials, discovering their uses and characteristics. Year 6 have been studying evolution and inheritance, exploring how genes are passed through families and what this means for living things.

RE
As we approach Christmas, all year groups have been reflecting on the Christmas story. Year 3 and 4 have asked the thought-provoking question: Has Christmas lost its true meaning? They’ve also explored the significance behind different Christmas traditions. Year 5 have been considering whether the Christmas story is true and how we can know this. Year 6 have explored the many different ways people celebrate Christmas and have reflected on which traditions are religious and which are not.

It has been a wonderful half-term filled with curiosity, creativity, and hard work. We are so proud of all the children for their efforts and enthusiasm. Wishing you all a restful and joyful break as we head towards the holidays!

Best wishes,
The Teaching Team

Autumn 1 update

Dear Parents,

This term, we’ve been thrilled to see our students tackle some exciting new topics! We have loved welcoming some new children to The Hub.

Mrs. Lyle’s group has been exploring place value in maths, working with and ordering numbers up to five digits. In English, they’ve delved into mythical beasts, practicing informative writing, and enjoyed the fun tale, ‘Squabbling Squirrels’, through which they’ve developed their narrative writing skills.
 

Miss Benson’s group has also focused on place value and ordering numbers, progressing to negative numbers. In English, they’ve created non-chronological reports about their own mythical creatures and crafted spooky stories inspired by ‘Night of the Gargoyles’.

In our broader curriculum, Year 5 has been studying the Maya civilization in history - even making some hot chocolates which had chilli in. They’ve learned about Sikhism in RE, exploring how far a Sikh would go for their religion, and they have explored plant classification in science.
 

Year 4 has been discovering the world of the Romans, learning all about how important the Romans were for our modern lives. The children have learned about Humanism in RE, exploring what motivates someone to lead a good life.

Year 3 has also been learning about the Romans as well aa developing understanding of how Hindus celebrate Diwali in RE.

We are incredibly proud of the children’s enthusiasm and growth and look forward to sharing more of their progress next half term!

Have a lovely half term,

Miss Benson and Mrs Lyle