This week in Windrush Class - w/e 6th November

​​We have a great week in Windrush Class and the children have settled after half-term!
In our maths lessons we are focusing on addition and subtraction; this week we have been starting to use the column method. There are lots of steps to remember in the column method, particularly when the calculation needs an exchange but there have been lots of Must-do Moles trying their best!
In English we have started a new piece of writing using a short film clip about a man who has a robot dog for a pet. In our sentence stacking lesson we have started to write an explanation text, thinking about the technical language we need to use as well as focusing on how a non-fiction text is different to fiction.
In our PE lessons this half-term we are focusing on developing our football skill, as well short distance and longer distance running. This week we practised our dribbling skills and particularly looked at stop-turns. We also practised our sprinting technique, using our arms to give us more momentum.
We have also been learning about Remembrance Day this week; we thought about why we celebrate this day and why it is important. We also made poppies using lots of different types of red paper which were put together as a wreath and displayed at St Laurence Church.