Head's Up!23 January 2026 (by headmarton) |
Weekly news from Mrs Deakin
Our classes have been very busy this week and we have dedicated lots of time to asking children about their learning and it’s generated lots of discussion. We hope you enjoy reading the weekly news from our classes as these are good starting points to talk to children about school.
In Reception, the children wrote lost posters to help find Noi’s dad, talking together about how to stay safe and the dangers of walking on ice. They then created 100 sheep, counting together carefully and learning that every single one is special and important. Through this activity, the children learnt that we are all important to God, just like each sheep, and that everyone matters.
Year 1 are loving learning about animals, we've found out what amphibians are and we've learnt about oceans seas and beaches. They have just finished their place value topic in maths and are great at ordering and comparing numbers. They've really got to grips with the maths vocabulary 'greater than' and 'less than' - well done Year 1! We are continuing to explore colour as we've been looking at abstract art and we've created our own abstract art. Super work Year 1!
In Year 2 we have become Explorers, we are thinking about what equipment we might needs, where we might go and what we need to do to become Mighty Explorers. In science we have been exploring the different materials of some properties and looking at if they can bend, stretch, twist or be squashed. We continue looking at special places in RE and this week thought about who could visit churches and why people do. We have also continued with money in Maths, any help at home with this would be greatly appreciated.
One of our highlights in Year 3 has been science this week. Year 3 became real scientists as they tested different rocks to investigate their properties. We explored whether rocks would float or sink, tested how hard they were, and even carried out exciting experiments to see if any reacted with acid. There was plenty of curiosity, careful observation and scientific skill on display! Well done Year 3!
Year 4 have had a very busy week! In Geography, we have been exploring the human and physical features of the North West of England, labelling maps and learning how to read longitude and latitude. In French, the children have been learning how to order quantities of vegetables, practising both vocabulary and pronunciation. Maths has challenged us this week as we worked hard on division, including some tricky problems with remainders. In English, we have enjoyed starting our new class text, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the children are already very engaged and excited to see what happens next.
Year 5 have had a wonderfully imaginative week of learning. They have been enjoying reading Rumaysa: Fairy Tale by Radiya Hafiza, a beautifully reimagined Rapunzel story set in India, which has inspired their own descriptive writing about a tower hidden in an enchanted forest. In their wider learning, the children have been fascinated by the solar system, exploring how ideas such as the geocentric and heliocentric models have changed over time.
Year 6 have been busy mathematicians this week as we continued our work on ratio by exploring scale factors and scale drawings, even measuring the playground to create our own accurate scale plans. In RE, we learned about the difficulties and persecution that Christians face across the world today, prompting thoughtful discussion and reflection. In history, we explored key events in Germany that led to the outbreak of World War II. We’ve also been developing our coding skills in computing and revisiting important messages about online safety in RSHE.
I am sure you have all heard that the Government has launched a consultation on children's social media use and phones in schools to protect young people’s wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences to give children a safer digital childhood. At Marton we have never welcomed or allowed mobile phones at school and you as families have supported this decision, thank you.
The school office may remain closed next week. Please do continue to call school or email me direct if you need to share information about your child. Thank you for your understanding.
Wishing you all a super weekend, Nevin Deakin