Our Art topic this half term is 'Landscapes'. We started off by looking at the work of David Hockney. The children produced a double page spread in their sketchbook looking at the techniques that he used and giving their opinion on his art work. 

In Design and Technology, we have completed our work on Anderson Shelters. The children planned and made their own individual shelters. They measured and cut wood for their frames and joined the wood using hot glue guns. The children then used corrugated card to cover their frames and decorated them in the style of WW2 Anderson Shelters. Once the shelters were completed, the children evaluated these against the design criteria by testing if their models were waterproof and able to withstand a weight being dropped on it.

This term in computing, the children will be using the program Tinkercad to develop their understating of using a computer to produce a 3D shape. Initially, the children will develop their understanding of working in a 3D space, moving and resizing objects. Following this, they will create objects using placeholders and combine multiple objects to create a model of a desk tidy.

A reminder to please arrive on time when dropping and picking up your child. We have had an increase in late comers. Thank you to those who arrive on time to school.

At Marland Hill, we are learning a new sign every week. Why not learn with us at home too!

Every week children that display good manners are chosen to sit at the Captain’s Table for dinner. Well done to the following children that have been selected to sit at the Captain’s Table.

Every week during PE, coaches will be choosing pupils to be their PE superstars of the week. Well done to the following children who were fantastic in PE last week:

The following children have been awarded ‘Star Reader’ and enjoyed going to the ‘Starbooks’ cafe in the library to enjoy a drink and a treat as their reward. Fantastic!

For those who have consented to their child going to the Residential 2027 please ensure you pay the  payment instalment of £10, which is overdue from Friday 22nd May. Thank you to those that have already done this.

School Council are running a Summer edition  competition to raise funds for Cancer Research. They will be visiting classes to sell templates for the children to buy for £1.  Entries must be  returned to the class teacher by Friday 26^th June. There will be a winner per key stage and winners will be announced on Tuesday 30^th June.

Year 4 pupils will be taking the Multiplication Tables Check on Tuesday 9th June and    Wednesday 10th June.