Rhinos Class – Spring Term Update

Rhinos have had a fantastic start to the Spring Term, showing great enthusiasm, curiosity, and determination across all areas of learning.

In English, we have been exploring the exciting story The Firework Maker’s Daughter. The children have used the text as inspiration for a range of writing activities, including creating their own imaginative persuasive adverts, where they practised using powerful vocabulary, catchy slogans, and persuasive techniques to capture the reader’s attention.

Our History learning has focused on the Romans, and the highlight so far has been our Roman enrichment day. Pupils came to school dressed in fantastic Roman costumes and took part in a range of hands-on activities, including designing and making their own Roman mosaics, learning about the Colosseum, and exploring how the Olympic Games have changed over time. It was a wonderful day that brought our history learning to life.

In Science, we have been investigating electricity, building simple circuits and exploring how different components, such as bulbs, buzzers, and switches, work together. The children have loved the practical investigations and have shown excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills.

In PE, pupils have been developing their skills in hockey and gymnastics, improving their control, coordination, balance, and teamwork through a variety of activities and challenges.

PE lessons take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please ensure your child has the correct kit (red Woodlea t-shirt, plain black shorts and pumps). Outdoor kit is also encouraged (black tracksuit top, black tracksuit bottoms and trainers). PE kits will be kept in school until half term.

Updates, letters and work will be shared via your child's SeeSaw account. Details of how to access this can be found in the back of your child's reading record. We also have a class Twitter page, please follow us: @WoodleaRhinos

Homework will be set on a Friday to be completed by the following Friday. It will be set online, through SeeSaw. Homework Club will take place on a Wednesday after school until 4:15pm, where children will have the opportunity to access iPads and staff support. In addition, children must read at least 4 times per week and this should be a combination of books and Reading Plus. Books will go home on a Friday to be returned by the following Friday with reading records signed by an adult.

Scroll down for a glimpse of what we have been doing in Rhino Class!