WW2 Day trip – What a great way to start the new term!

Our trip to STEAM – the museum of the GWR was fabulous! The two learning sessions we attended, Evacuation and Air Raid Experience, were fascinating and children engaged well. This is a great way to bring the learning to life, to give extra understanding and meaning to what we find out about in the classroom. Please see the photo gallery above to give you a taste of the day.

HistoryTopic

The new history topic is well underway and began with an exploration of why Britain went to war with Germany. We examined the events that led up to the declaration of war, and created timelines of these events. Next week, we find out how the Battle of Britain affected the Royal Air Force

Key vocabulary for week 2:

airforce

A part of the army that uses aeroplanes to fight, protect and carry out missions from the sky.

Battle of Britain

The air battle between Germany and Britain in 1940.

Luftwaffe

The German air force.

Operation Sea Lion

The codename for Hitler’s secret mission to invade Britain.

oral history

The collection of histories from people using audiotapes, videotapes or interviews.

RAF (Royal Air Force)

The United Kingdom's air force.

Y4 Football

Congratulations to the boys who gave a good account of themselves at the tournament last week. Miss Ravenscroft was very proud of the way they conducted themselves on and off the pitch.

This week, on Tuesday afternoon, it is the turn of the Year 4 girls – good luck to them!

Homework:

SPELLINGS Children have brought home their new spelling list Term 1B week 2 spelling list – stuck into their planners. They will be tested next Friday.

READING: Y4 - Read chapter 2 of Friend or Foe

                   Y5 – Read Chapter 5 of When the Sky Falls

Y4 English on Atom - Nouns

Y4 Maths – written addition

Y5 English on Atom

Y5 Maths on Atom  

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!