Russet Class Blog
Term 5
Weeks 5 - 6
The last two weeks of Summer 5 have absolutely flown by in Russet Class and the children have continued to work incredibly hard whilst enjoying a wide range of activities across the curriculum.
A real highlight was preparing for May Day celebrations. The children practised in all sorts of weather conditions, from single digit temperatures and torrential rain to glorious sunshine on the actual day itself! Despite the unpredictable weather, Russet Class danced beautifully and should all be extremely proud of their efforts and determination.
In Art, the children loved creating their own Islamic tiles using acrylic paint. They carefully applied the geometric patterns and symmetry skills they have been learning about to produce some truly stunning designs. We cannot wait to display them for everyone to see!
In Maths, Year 3 have now moved on to the topic of Time and are enjoying learning how to read and interpret clocks more confidently. Meanwhile, Year 4 continue to persevere brilliantly with decimals and are showing great resilience with this challenging topic.
In English, the children were fascinated by the life of Cleopatra and particularly enjoyed writing their own newspaper reports about her death. In History, we explored inventions from the Ancient Civilisation era and discussed how these innovations changed people’s lives.
Sports Day practice has also begun, with the children enthusiastically practising their skills on the back field in preparation for the exciting weeks ahead.
We hope everyone has a wonderful half term and enjoys the promised heatwave!
26 Russet Term 5 Week 5 - 6
Weeks 3 - 4
Weeks 3 and 4 have been incredibly busy in Russet Class and the children continue to impress us with their effort, determination and enthusiasm towards their learning.
In History, the children thoroughly enjoyed learning about early mathematical systems and discovering different ways people counted in ancient times. They particularly loved taking part in a bartering activity where they exchanged items such as chickens for bags of grain, helping them understand how trading worked before money was invented.
Our Islamic Art project has continued to inspire the children creatively. Using star templates, the children designed their own beautiful geometric patterns, carefully thinking about symmetry and repeating designs to create eye-catching pieces of artwork.
In RE, we had some fantastic discussions and debates about whether it is possible to be a Christian online. The children also found it fascinating to learn about the 5 Ks that Khalsa Sikhs wear and why they are so important. Many children remembered our KS2 trip to the Gurdwara in Coventry a couple of years ago and enjoyed sharing their memories of the visit.
In Maths, Year 3 have now completed their Fractions topic and are enjoying learning all about money, while Year 4 are challenging themselves brilliantly with decimals, which they are surprisingly loving!
26 Russet 5 Weeks 3 and 4
Weeks 1 - 2
Russet class have returned to school after the Easter break with a fantastic attitude, ready to embrace all the exciting opportunities the summer term has to offer. It has been wonderful to see such positivity and enthusiasm across all areas of learning.
In History, we have begun our new topic on Ancient Civilisations. The children were fascinated to learn about early communication and writing systems, even having a go at writing their own names and deciphering words using the Phoenician alphabet.
In RE, we explored the thought-provoking question: “Can you be a Christian without going to church?” This led to some thoughtful discussions and respectful sharing of ideas. Our Art lessons have also been a highlight, as we started exploring Islamic Art, focusing on geometric patterns and symmetry, with some impressive designs already emerging.
In PSHE, we discussed “What it is like to be me,” thinking about identity and the people who influence our lives. In English, the children thoroughly enjoyed creating their own concrete (shape) poetry, producing some truly beautiful and creative pieces.
Swimming sessions have been a big success, with great progress being made by all. We rounded off the week with a well-deserved ice cream sale on Friday afternoon, which was perfect for the gorgeous weather!
Term 4
Weeks 5 - 6
Over the past two weeks, Russet class have packed so much into the end of the spring term and have continued to impress with their enthusiasm and hard work.
We were incredibly proud to share our learning during our class assembly in school, and it was wonderful to come together for our Easter service at church. The children showed confidence, respect and a real sense of community during both events.
In the classroom, we wrapped up our Science topic on States of Matter, where the children demonstrated a strong understanding of solids, liquids and gases. In Maths, everyone has been working extremely hard and showing great determination to improve their skills.
Our art learning has also been a highlight, as we explored the lives and work of Paul Cézanne and Caspar David Friedrich. The children were inspired by their unique styles and enjoyed learning about how their artwork has influenced others.
To celebrate the end of term, we had a fantastic Easter egg hunt around the school grounds and lots of fun was had by all! We were also thrilled that our Year 4 and 5 teams won the interschool football tournament, showing excellent teamwork and sportsmanship.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter, and we look forward to an exciting and fun-packed summer term!
Weeks 3 - 4
Over the past two weeks, Russet class have been incredibly busy and have shown a fantastic attitude to their learning. I have been especially proud of how well the children approached assessment week, demonstrating resilience, focus and a positive mindset throughout.
In our topic work, we have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the water cycle. The children were fascinated by how water travels through evaporation, condensation and precipitation, and they asked some brilliant questions to deepen their understanding. We also loved exploring Rivers of the World, discovering where some of the most famous rivers are located and why they are so important. This learning was brought together beautifully through our fact files on the River Thames, where the children showcased their research and presentation skills.
The highlight of the fortnight, however, was our games afternoon at Ilmington Fields. The children had a wonderful time taking part in a tennis taster session and showed great enthusiasm and teamwork while playing football. It was fantastic to see everyone active, engaged and enjoying themselves outdoors.
Well done, Russet – keep up the excellent work!
Weeks 1 - 2
It has been a wonderful start back after the Easter holiday. The children settled quickly back into school routines and have shown a fantastic attitude towards their learning.
During week 2 we showed our Sharing Assembly, which was brilliant. It was lovely to see the children confidently sharing their learning and celebrating their achievements with the rest of the school.
In PE, the children started their tennis sessions with Coach Jade. They thoroughly enjoyed learning some of the basic skills and showed great enthusiasm during their first session.
In Science, we began learning about States of Matter. The children explored the differences between solids, liquids and gases and were keen to share their ideas and observations.
Our new Geography topic has also begun, where we will be learning about rivers and mountains. The children are already excited to discover more about how landscapes are formed and the different features around the world.
Finally, the whole school enjoyed a fantastic World Book Day. It was wonderful to see everyone celebrating reading and sharing their favourite books.
We are very proud of how well the children have started the term and look forward to an exciting half term ahead.
Term 3
Weeks 5 - 6
Over the last two weeks, Russet Class have continued to impress us with their enthusiasm, focus and positive attitude towards learning. In English, the children have completed their excellent non-chronological reports. They worked incredibly hard to research their chosen topics, organise their ideas clearly and use headings, subheadings and ambitious vocabulary. The finished pieces are informative, detailed and beautifully presented, we are very proud of the effort they have shown.
In Maths, we have been concentrating on Multiplication and Division, and the progress has been brilliant. The children are becoming increasingly confident when recalling their number facts and applying them to problem-solving tasks. We have also introduced Times Tables Rock Stars and Anton, which have been met with great excitement! These platforms are already helping to build fluency and confidence, and it has been fantastic to see such motivation.
In Science, we have been learning all about rocks, exploring the differences between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic types and discussing how they are formed. In Art, the children have produced beautiful watercolour paintings inspired by the styles of El Greco and Caspar David Friedrich, carefully experimenting with colour and atmosphere.
In RE, we have been learning about the Trinity, and in History, the children have loved discovering life in the Stone Age. In PSHE, we discussed how to stay safe when using medicines. The children have also enjoyed playing Handball outside with Coach Jade and gymnastics inside with Coach Emily.
Don’t forget the Russet Half Term Rockathon over the break, the best year group wins! Have a lovely half term and we look forward to seeing you all for Term 4!
Ali Baba and the Bongo bandits!
What exciting and memorable evenings our KS2 production of Ali Ba Ba and the Bongo Bandits turned out to be! The hall was buzzing with anticipation and the children certainly did not disappoint.
A huge well done to Russet Class, who put in a superb effort with their singing. Learning the songs was no easy task. The lyrics were tricky to remember, the rhythms were challenging, and coming in at just the right moment took real concentration. Despite this, the children rose to the challenge brilliantly. Their confidence, teamwork, and musical timing really shone through on the night.
Throughout rehearsals and the final performance, the children showed fantastic focus and enthusiasm. Their perseverance in practising and refining each song paid off, resulting in a performance they should be incredibly proud of. Seeing their hard work come together on stage was a joy for everyone watching.
Congratulations to all the children involved. You were stars! 🌟
Term 2
Weeks 5, 6 and 7
These past couple of weeks have really flown by! Practice for the production has started and the children have been hard at work in finishing all their topics for the different subjects in Term 2.
The children really enjoyed learning about electricity in science and loved making their own circuits, testing what makes them work and then checking different conductors and insulators in a circuit.
Our wonderful Roman topic has come to an end with the children becoming expert Romans and finding out exactly what is was like to live, work and play in Roman times!
William Morris was the artist of interest this past term and the children used their artistic talents in producing a piece of artwork involving leaves, flowers, insects and animals. They were really beautiful!
The children worked incredibly hard in the multiplication and division topic with all children showing great improvements in their times tables! Please keep this up children as you all know how important this is!
We hope you all have an amazing Christmas holiday everyone and a well deserved rest!
Best wishes for 2026! - Mrs Billings, Mrs Martin and Mrs Curtis.
Roman Day! (Weeks 3 and 4)
Russet Class enjoyed a fantastic Roman Day, led by our very own Roman visitor, Geminus! The children were captivated as they explored real Roman artefacts and learned about the differences between rich and poor burials. They tried on armour, discovered Roman battle techniques, and examined the clothing worn by citizens and soldiers. Everyone was fascinated (and sometimes surprised!) by Roman food, drink, and even their unusual washing habits. It was a fun, hands-on day that brought history to life and left the class feeling like true young Romans!
Russet 25/26 Autumn 2 Weeks 3/4
Weeks 1 and 2
Welcome back everybody!
What an amazing start to the second half of the Autumn Term Russet Class have had! The children have been so keen to learn showing so much enthusiasm and focus. Well done!
We have continued our fascinating Roman topic with the children learning about Roman Roads and how they were made and discussing the use of different artefacts that have been found by archaeologists. Next week, we have our Roman Day which the children are very much looking forward to.
The children are really enjoying our new text, 'Escape from Pompeii' in English and we have been using our 5 senses to imagine what life was like for the villagers when the earthquake hit. We have also discussed different powerful verbs we could use to describe what happened to all the buildings in the earthquake. The children also created their own performance poems just from using different synonyms for the verb 'to shake' - they were fantastic!
In maths we have now finished 'Addition and Subtraction' where we have all mastered the 'column method' and we have all now moved onto 'Multiplication and Division' - a very important topic!
The children have enjoyed starting the topic of electricity in science and have been busy using Venn diagrams to sort everyday objects into those that run on electricity, batteries and both! The next task is for the children to make a real working circuit and then use conductors and insulators to test their circuit.
Dance is the topic for PE this term and then children have enjoyed using different movements to travel and even pretended to move like superheroes!
The children were very respectful when walking up to the War Memorial for November 11th and we listened to some lovely poetry and prayers from Jazz Class.
Finally we ended week 2 with a fantastic movie afternoon which promoted the very important topic of mental health and wellbeing by watching the movie 'Inside Out' with our cuddly cushions and pillows! What a great end to the week! ; )
Happy weekend everyone!
Russet Autumn 1 and 2
