What a lovely start to October we have had! We are almost at the end of term but have a busy week ahead before we stop for a well-earned rest.

Last week we developed greater understanding of tenths and hundredths in Numeracy and we became budding journalists when writing.

Everyone demonstrated creativity and concentration when making a volcano model  within a time limit, using limited materials. Well done to Taylor, Callum, Katie and Alicia who were able to erupt their models in an experiment to show a chemical reaction.  Can you tell someone at home what gas was produced when the acidic vinegar and alkaline bicarbonate of soda were mixed together?

Home Learning

• Please complete the S.T.E.M challenge that was set last week.  Thank you for the videos and photos that have already been emailed in!
• On Wednesday you will be writing another newspaper report, building on what you learned last week about vocabulary, structure and use of quotes.  Choose one of the scenarios below and talk to someone at home about what you could write.  Think of a headline too.

Scenario A:  A mysterious new fossil has been unearthed.

Scenario B:  A rare, precious stone has been discovered.

For your scenario, think about: who made the discovery?  Where and when was the fossil/gem found?   What size is the fossil/stone?  What does it look like?  Why is it an important discovery?  What would the person who made the discovery say?  What impact will the discovery have on the world?

• As many of you mentioned finding the 8 times table tricky, please practice it at home.  Find some activities to help by following this link:  https://www.timestables.co.uk/8-times-table.html

Keep up the super work P7!

Mrs J