It has been another busy and enjoyable week in Ruby Class, and the children have worked incredibly hard across all areas of their learning.

In English, we have been writing non-chronological reports about the mythical spotted whale. The children have thoroughly enjoyed making up facts about this fascinating creature and have impressed us with the effort they have put into their writing. They have used a range of technical vocabulary and descriptive language to make their reports both informative and interesting for the reader. We have also focused on organising our writing carefully using subheadings, and paragraphs. The children have shown great determination and creativity throughout the process and are very proud of their work so far. Next week, we will spend some time editing and improving our reports.

In Maths, we have been learning how to compare, order, and round numbers. The children have used number lines to support their understanding and help them visualise where numbers sit in relation to one another. It has been wonderful to see their confidence growing as they explain their thinking and tackle increasingly challenging questions. The children have worked hard to apply their learning and have shown great resilience when faced with problem solving.

In Science, we have been learning about the human body. The children were fascinated to learn about the important job our skeleton does in supporting our body, protecting vital organs, and helping us move. We had lots of fun learning the names of some key bones and discussing where they are located in our bodies. The children were eager to share their own knowledge as we talked about organs such as the heart, lungs, and brain and how the skeleton helps keep them safe. There were some excellent questions and discussions, and the children's enthusiasm for learning really shone through.

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Ruby Class has worked incredibly hard once again this week, showing enthusiasm, curiosity and a positive attitude towards their learning.

In Science, we have been learning about nutrition and the importance of maintaining a balanced diet. We have explored the different components of food that our bodies need, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals. The children have discussed the important role each of these nutrients plays in helping us to grow, develop and remain healthy. We have also considered why it is important to eat a wide variety of foods and how different foods provide our bodies with the energy and nutrients they need.

We have extended our learning by investigating the diets of a range of animals. The children have been learning how to classify animals according to what they eat. We identified herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. The children enjoyed sharing examples of different animals and using their scientific knowledge to decide which group they belong to.

In English, we have been planning a non-chronological report about a mythical ‘spotted whale’, inspired by the text we are currently reading in class. To help us prepare, we carried out independent research about real whales and discovered fascinating facts about their habitats, diets, physical features and lifestyles.

We also examined a variety of non-chronological reports, identifying the key features that make them informative and engaging for the reader. These included headings, subheadings, factual information, topic-specific vocabulary and interesting details. The children have used their research and their understanding of report writing to begin planning their own pieces, carefully considering how to organise their ideas and present information clearly.

Next week, we will use our plans to write our very own non-chronological reports about the mythical spotted whale. We are excited to see the imaginative ideas and carefully researched details the children include in their finished work!

We have had a very busy week in Ruby Class. In English, we have started our new text, The Whale. The children made some excellent predictions based on the front cover and were eager to share their ideas. I was particularly pleased with the descriptive sentences they wrote about the whale and the sea. They used a range of imaginative vocabulary to create vivid images for the reader.