This week we have focussed on learning the alphabet, the letter names and not just the sounds that each letter makes. We learnt and practised an alphabet song, created an alphabet dance and then conducted an outdoor treasure hunt where we searched the playground for words that began with different letters of the alphabet. In maths, we have moved onto a unit on measurement, using nonstandard units of measurement and comparing the size of different objects.

In geography, we were learning about extreme weather phenomena, with a focus on hurricanes, floods and blizzards. The children then used junk modelling materials to build a house that could withstand each. We then visited Year 6 to listen to their presentations after they had done a similar topic called 'restless earth'. In DT we completed our marble runs, adding an additional tower as well as a funnel to the top.

In PSHE we have been talking about whose responsibility it is to look after our community, including our school. The children have each chosen a daily job that they will complete to help look after and care for our classroom. Finally, in science, we were able to test the absorbency in different materials by filling pipettes with small amounts of water, and adding them to different materials to see if the liquid was absorbed into the material.

Our week finished off in fantastic style as many of our children took part in the colour run, dancing in and out of obstacles, avoiding water bombs and coloured paint (or not as the case may be). The children had great fun (as did the teachers) and it was a fitting way to say goodbye to Mrs Ward.