Al Sedra Bin Omran - Week 32

It’s been a calm and productive week at here at GES, with lots of positive learning taking place across the school. Both teachers and pupils have remained focused and engaged as preparations continue for the upcoming assessments. As we begin the month of May, the end of the academic year is fast approaching, and classrooms continue to be filled with purposeful learning, revision, and reflection.

It has been pleasing to see students showing resilience, maturity, and determination in their learning, whilst staff continue to provide high-quality support and encouragement throughout this important period. Alongside academic preparation, we continue to place a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, positive relationships, and maintaining a supportive learning environment for all.

We thank our parents for their continued support and partnership as we work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children during the final term of the academic year.

Mr. Sidat

Pre School

🩺 This week we’ve been learning about Doctors and their importance in our community. The children enjoyed different activities and role-playing as doctors and patients. 🏥😊

🔢 Maths: The children practised putting numbers in the correct order and guessing quantities through fun hands-on activities.

🎨✂️ Arts & Crafts: The children made doctor-themed crafts and used different shapes to create pictures and medical tools.

🍎 PSED: We learned about staying clean, being healthy, washing hands, and the importance of visiting the doctor. 💪✨

Reception

This week in RMO, we were very excited to begin our new topic, “Once Upon a Time,” where the children will be exploring a range of traditional tales. Our focus story this week has been The Gingerbread Man, and the children have thoroughly enjoyed listening to and retelling the story in different ways.

Throughout the week, the children have taken part in a variety of creative and engaging activities linked to the story. They enjoyed decorating their own gingerbread men and designing ovens, which encouraged creativity and supported their storytelling skills. The children have also been encouraged to talk about the story, sequence events and use key vocabulary from the tale during their play and learning.

In Literacy, the children have been writing from the Gingerbread Man’s point of view, describing what happened when he escaped from the oven.

In Maths, we have continued to develop the children’s spatial reasoning skills through practical activities and challenges. We have also continued practising subitising, where the children recognise small groups of objects without needing to count them one by one. This helps to build confidence and a deeper understanding of number.

It has been a wonderful start to our new topic and the children have shown fantastic engagement in their learning throughout the week.

Year 1

🌟 This week in Year 1 has been full of exciting learning and lots of fun! 🌟

📚 In Literacy, we have been exploring Lucy and Tom at the Seaside and learning how to write amazing character descriptions for Lucy. The children used fantastic adjectives to describe what Lucy looks like and how she behaves! ✏️🌊

🗓️ In Maths, we have been learning all about the days of the week and the months of the year. The children have enjoyed singing songs, ordering the months, and practising remembering special dates! 🎶📅

🧳 In IPC, we have been looking at baggage and how it has changed over time. The children loved comparing old suitcases to modern luggage and discussing what people might have packed in the past! ✈️👜

🦁 In Science, we have been recapping carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. The children had lots of fun sorting animals and discussing what different animals like to eat! 🐯🐄🐻

Year 2

This week in Year 2 🌟

In Maths, we started our exciting new unit on Time ⏰. The children created their own paper plate clocks and used them to explore o’clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to. They enjoyed using the clocks to practise telling and showing different times.

In Literacy, our focus was on SPaG ✏️ as the children explored homophones and practised using them correctly in their writing. We discussed how some words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

In Reading, the children used their VIPERS skills 🐬 to answer questions about a non-fiction text all about dolphins. They worked hard to retrieve information, explain vocabulary and discuss what they had learnt from the text.

In PSHE, we explored how people learn and play in different ways 💻🎲. The children also discussed the importance of taking breaks from screen time and how this helps us stay healthy and balanced.

Another fun and engaging week of learning in Year 2! ✨

Year 3

This week, we have been doing lots of Guided Reading, focusing on both fiction and non-fiction texts. For our fiction text, the children explored a short extract from the book The Worst Witch. We focused on understanding key vocabulary, retrieving important information from the text and using clues and evidence to support our answers and ideas.

In non-fiction, the children read a scientific text about magnets, linking closely to our Science topic. They practised explaining their answers using the sentence stems “This is because…” and “This means that…”, helping them to develop clear and detailed explanations.

The children have thoroughly enjoyed learning about magnets in Science, especially investigating magnetic and non-magnetic materials around the classroom and school. They were excited to test different objects and observe how magnets attract and repel, making predictions and discussing their findings using scientific vocabulary.

Year 4

Year 5

In Science, we investigated air resistance by making and testing paper airplanes. Air resistance is a force that slows objects down as they move through the air. We created different designs and flew them from the same height to see which travelled the best. We found that wider wings helped planes stay in the air longer, while slimmer designs moved faster with less air resistance. This showed that the best design needs a balance between lift and air resistance.

Year 6

This week has been full of exciting learning across the curriculum. On Monday, we visited Main Campus and experienced what life in secondary school would be like. The children represented the class brilliantly and enjoyed having a taste of the routines and expectations of secondary learning. Some of the children have also been busy preparing to sing at the upcoming Year 12 Graduation later next week. They have spent a long time practising and preparing for this special event, and we are very proud of the effort and commitment they have shown.

In English, we began completing our invention writes, and the children have come up with some incredibly creative and imaginative ideas. It has been wonderful to see them developing their descriptive writing and persuasive techniques while bringing their inventions to life. In Maths, we explored 3D nets and began learning about coordinates, including how to identify and plot coordinates within a four-quadrant grid. In IPC, we continued our work on climate change by exploring practical and realistic ways that people can help reduce its effects and protect the environment. In Science, we investigated what can happen when veins or arteries become blocked, discussing how this happens and the dangers it can pose to the circulatory system. Overall, it has been another busy and productive week with lots of thoughtful discussions and excellent learning taking place.

Creative Arts/P.E.

EYFS
During PE in EYFS this week, the children enjoyed taking part in exciting team games where they worked together to earn points for their houses. The activities encouraged teamwork, communication, and good sportsmanship, while helping the children build confidence and have lots of fun supporting their house teams.
In Creative Arts this week, the EYFS children explored how colours can be used to express different emotions and feelings. The students enjoyed singing songs linked to colours and emotions, helping them to understand how music and art can connect to our feelings. They then created their own colourful drawings to represent different emotions, showing great creativity and imagination throughout the activity. It was wonderful to see the children confidently discussing their ideas and expressing themselves through art.
 

KS1
In KS1, the children took part in a range of exciting team games and challenges to earn points for their houses. The activities focused on developing teamwork, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, while encouraging the children to show determination and resilience. Pupils demonstrated excellent sportsmanship by supporting and encouraging one another throughout the games, and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm, confidence, and house spirit shine through. Everyone had a fantastic time working together and celebrating their achievements as a team.
In Creative Arts, the KS1 students have been enthusiastically practising songs together as a group and learning actions for their end-of-year performance. The children worked hard to develop their confidence, rhythm, and teamwork skills while rehearsing. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and growing confidence as they sing, perform actions, and support one another during rehearsals. We are looking forward to seeing their hard work come together in the final performance.

KS2
Year 3

PE:
Year 3 children have continued developing their hockey skills this week with great enthusiasm and energy. They built on their dribbling and passing skills, showing improved control and coordination during activities. Children practised moving confidently with the ball and worked hard to apply their skills in small-sided games. Teamwork and communication continued to improve throughout lessons. There was lots of excitement as children challenged themselves during matches. It has been fantastic to see their confidence and enjoyment continue to grow.

Music:
Year 3 children have continued practising for their end of year performance with growing confidence and excitement.

They rehearsed songs and actions enthusiastically, showing improved timing and expression. Children worked hard to remember lyrics and perform clearly as part of a group. Lessons were full of energy as they practised performing together. Confidence is continuing to grow each session, with children becoming more comfortable performing in front of others. It has been lovely to see their enthusiasm shine through.

Year 4

PE:
Year 4 children have continued revisiting hockey this week, developing greater control and confidence during gameplay. They refined their dribbling and passing skills while improving movement into space. Children showed excellent teamwork and communication during competitive activities. Small-sided games allowed them to apply tactics and make quicker decisions under pressure. Effort and determination were clear throughout all lessons. It has been brilliant to see their confidence and skill level continue to progress.

Music:
Year 4 children continued rehearsing for their end of year performance with enthusiasm and focus. They worked hard to improve timing, expression, and performance quality. Children became more confident when singing and performing together as a group. Lessons included refining actions and improving coordination during routines. There was a fantastic sense of teamwork and excitement throughout rehearsals. It has been wonderful to see their growing confidence and enjoyment.

Year 5

PE:
Year 5 children have continued developing their hockey skills this week through fast-paced and engaging activities. They showed improved control when dribbling and greater accuracy when passing under pressure. Children applied tactical awareness effectively during games and demonstrated strong teamwork throughout. Their communication and positioning improved noticeably during competitive play. Lessons were full of energy, determination, and excellent effort. It has been impressive to see their confidence and understanding of the game continue to develop.

Music:
Year 5 children continued preparing for their end of year performance with fantastic enthusiasm and commitment. They rehearsed songs and routines confidently, focusing on timing, projection, and expression. Children supported one another well and worked collaboratively to improve performances. They refined key sections and showed growing confidence when performing in front of others. Rehearsals were focused, energetic, and highly enjoyable. It has been great to see their pride and excitement building each week.

Year 6

PE:
Year 6 children have continued revisiting hockey this week, showing excellent teamwork and tactical awareness during games. They refined their passing, dribbling, and defensive skills with increasing confidence. Children communicated effectively and demonstrated strong leadership throughout activities. Competitive matches were played with determination, resilience, and great sportsmanship. They adapted tactics well and showed a strong understanding of gameplay. It has been fantastic to see their maturity, confidence, and enthusiasm continue to grow.

Music:
Year 6 children continued rehearsing for their end of year performance with outstanding focus and commitment. They worked hard to refine songs, improve stage presence, and strengthen overall performance quality. Children performed with increasing confidence and expression during rehearsals. Teamwork and support for one another were evident throughout each session. Rehearsals are becoming more polished and performance-ready every week. It has been brilliant to see their confidence, enthusiasm, and pride in their final preparations.