Welcome back to our Summer Term
R2L
Although this week has been shorter than usual, this has not stopped the children in R2L embracing all of the amazing enrichment opportunities that Stanmore Primary School offers. On Wednesday, the children enjoyed a Forest School session where they became nature detectives and discovered some of the many changes that an emerging warm season can bring. Bluebells, juicy green leaves and minibeasts were discovered alongside taking turns to swing in the hammock. All of the children have also enjoyed participating in whole class events whether it was the fantastic chamber music festival, maths, English, science or PE.
We are also learning about the power of words and how we can use our words when we are feeling upset. This has been learnt through fun games and activities such as word games and team games.
Maple
Children in Maple Class have come back with a spring in their step and embracing their learning with enthusiasm! Year R children have been exploring numbers beyond 10 (11, 12 and 13), using a variety of different resources to represent these numbers. Year 1 children have continued with their learning in the multiplication and division unit by exploring groups and arrays.
On the last day of the Spring term, Maple Class enjoyed an Easter Egg hunt and picnic on the field, making their own made jam sandwiches and rice crispy cakes. Delicious!
Rowan
Rowan class have had a great first week back. Just before the Easter break, they completed their DT unit 'Beach Huts', which had them designing and making model versions of beach huts in small groups. They did an amazing job and were safe while using the tools. Finally, they decorated them to a high standard and took real care and attention with their designs.
Birch and Sycamore
Birch and Sycamore Classes plus selected year 5 and 6 children, have been invited to take part in the Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025. Kate and Neil, cello and violin players, performed some pieces of music which then inspired us to create our own songs! We will be performing these songs as part of the first performance of the Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025.
Elm
This week class have been introduced to their new topic 'Britain at War' and new book 'Letters from the Lighthouse.' The children explored different war memorabilia including ration books, propaganda posters and identification documents and then recorded their feelings and thoughts through art. They also looked at the situation in the World at the beginning of the first World War and though about what they may have done if they had been in charge.
