The Melting Man by Ashley

Ashley wrote and read this story out loud. Well done, Ashley!

Hippo Making

Today we made hippos and we read a hippo poem. First we coloured the hippos in. Then we cut them out. Then we sellotaped them and glued them together. We put sticks on them. We stuck teeth on them. We get to take them home today. We can show our mums and dads. Here is our poem.

Reading Programme

Our reading programme is always very busy, and full of changes. The students are making great progress with their reading, and we do a whole lot of literacy activities while groups read with the teachers.

We learn about word families and make real (and sometimes silly) words by putting the start and end of words together.

Life in the Trenches

We have been learning a lot about what life was like in World War One, as well as how we commemorate and remember those who have served our country.

We have read the big book "Dawn Parade" by Philippa Werry, which is the story of a young boy going to his first dawn service. You can listen to it here:

Frog School

Some of our boys have been practicing this play every day for a week or two. They have been working on using expression in their voices. They are so excited about showing everyone their hard work!

All ready to go!

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