Indigo Class

As we approach the Easter holidays, we have been tremendously proud of all of the pupils’ achievements in Indigo Class. The children have continued to work hard and this is evident in their achievements, across all subjects. They have certainly learnt lots and you should be very proud of them.

In maths, we have continued our focus on fractions. We have extended our understanding of fractions and are now able to add, subtract and multiply fractions and mixed numbers. We have also spent time learning about area and perimeter of 2D shapes. This will hopefully give us a good foundation for when we tackle geometry and shape in the Summer Term.

For this half term, our focus in English has shifted to non-fiction. We have been understanding the features of instructional texts and explanation texts. Using some unique modern-day inventions, the children have created some magnificent instructional and explanatory texts. During the second part of this half term, our focus in English has moved towards poetry. Taking Animals as our inspiration, the children will be writing their own poems which have been submitted for a poetry competition.

In science we have continued learning about life cycles. We have been understanding the stages and processes of the human life cycle, looking at how human change over time. We had a fantastic Science Week where we took part in NFU’s Science Farm Live event and watched a calf being born! As well as this, we explored careers that involved science. We became Forensic Scientists and investigated how chromatology and compound separation can be used to solve a crime. Next term, we will begin learning about materials and their properties.

We have combined music and computing lessons this term and explored music production and technology. The children have been composing their own melodies, beats and bass structures. The children have been using Ableton Live (music production software) to produce a variety of different pieces which we have enjoyed sharing amongst the class.   

We have continued geography which focusses on farming around the world. We have been learning about farming in North and South America. Our lessons have taken us to California, where the children have discovered and learnt about the production of citrus farming. Looking at farming in South America, the children explored how coffee has been manufactured in Peru.  

The children have worked especially hard this half term and it has been a joy to watch their learning. Thank you again for all of your support with homework and reading.

Indigo class had a fantastic time learning some key Parkour skills with Alex this today. We learnt how to jump safely, vault over high objects and balance on beams. We also had a chance to practice a 'macaco' a one handed back flip. 

Indigo class enjoyed looking at the range of books on offer at the book fair. The gemstone guides and Dork Diaries were popular with the girls and the boys are keen for the new David Walliams story and the football annual.