In the Classroom

This spring term we are looking at Evolution and Inheritance.  Art work, Science activities on adaptation and history sessions are all covered in this topic.  Pupils have been learning about inheritance within our own physical features and what is inherited from ones parents.  We are looking at how living things are adaptive to their environments to best survive.

This topic also covers how the theory of evolution came about and how the famous explorers like Darwin proved their Scientific theories by the journeys they took many many years ago.  Pupils are also looking at evidence of evolution through different age fossils and what they show about the past both plants and animals including humans.

In our English work we are learning about fiction story writing. Using different structures and examples we are thinking about speech within text and using speech marks. We are looking at settings of stories and how these can be changed along with the characters in our stories. 

In Maths we are learning about multiplication and division and following that fractions and decimals.

Working with different numbers we are revising dividing into groups, using formal division methods for some pupils and also being able to divide by 10, 100 or 1000.

Some of our maths work is done using My Maths an online site where work is set individually for pupils depending on their ability and knowledge. 

We also regularly practice quick maths recall through our power of 2 Maths intervention programme we do in class as well as use online times tables activities to refresh and remember our times tables knowledge.

Other activities

We cook on a regular basis and enjoy learning important life skills in the kitchen together.

Thrive is promoted and practiced at Marland Primary School. Pupils are encouraged to engage in social activities that promote greater confidence, cooperation and positivity with others through games or activities other than the main curriculum subjects.