TALLAND'S BLOG 26.6.26

We're hoping everyone has had a fantastic week, have enjoyed the various weather and are still enjoying the World Cup! What a fun morning - SPORTS DAY is always a treat!

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have been rounding decimals to the nearest whole number, to one decimal place and to two decimal places - we have had to really think about place value and the the rounding rule - 'if the last digit is 5 or more, raise the score. 4 or less, let it rest.

Year 4 have completed their unit on time and are now moving on to position and movement. Why not quiz your child on time.

English:
We have moved on to our final piece of descriptive writing for the year and we are going SCI - FI! Children have created their own planets and have started thinking about what is on it? We have been inspired by Avatar so some great clips have been shown for inspiration.

PE:
I think it is fair to say that Sports Day was a roaring success and the children conducted themselves brilliantly showing excellent sportsmanship and competitiveness . Due to the glorious weather, Talland have managed 2 sessions in the pool this week where they worked on their front crawl and backstroke, alongside a range of different floating methods. Hopefully, if the weather continues, we will hop in the pool a couple of times next week so please make sure your child has the appropriate kit.

History:
This week, we concentrated on smuggling, why people decided to smuggle and thought about, what turned out to be quite a challenging question - 'were smugglers heroes or criminals?' TRIP INCOMING!

COMPUTING: 
We became animators this week. Children created flipbooks and thaumatrope through drawings and then filmed themselves flicking through the pages or spinning their thaumatropes to show off their animation - they looked super cool!

CELEBRATIONS:
Congratulations George, Rory, Amber and Lowen for earning their next badge in 99 club. Well done to Renley for showcasing excellent work in English!

That's all from us - we hope you have a wonderful weekend and can't wait to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.

TALLAND'S BLOG

We're hoping everyone has had a brilliant week, are enjoying the World Cup and had a grand old time at Polperro Festival! I was so proud of all of the children during our performance - they absolutely smashed it!

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have been ordering and comparing decimals - they needed to realise which place value has the greatest value and then become a number detective from there. 

Year 4 have been telling the time and solving problems around time.
English:
You would have seen our English in all its glory at Polperro Festival - quite the theatre group we have here in Talland!

PE:
We have become athletes this week in preparation for Sports Day next week. Children have been working on speed techniques to help them fly down the track. Hopefully the weather will be nice enough next week for us to get into the swimming pool.

History:
We have begun investigating the history of Polperro and one of its historical smugglers - Willy Wilcox. I can't wait to find out more about this legendary smuggler.

SCIENCE:
We delved into space this week, investigating what wonders orbit our solar system and beyond - why not ask your child some cool facts they learnt today...

CELEBRATIONS:
Congratulations George and Kayla for earning their next badge in 99 club. Well done to Emma for being noticed for her kindness and helpfulness - what a superstar!

That's all from us - we hope you have a wonderful weekend and can't wait to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.

TALLAND'S CLASS BLOG

We're hoping everyone has had a brilliant week and you're all set for the World Cup! We've had a bit of a West End week this week - the children have been fully immersed with rehearsals and singing practice.

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have continued their unit on decimals and fractions. This week they have been focusing on 'thousandths' - how you would convert from fractions to decimals and vice versa and writing numbers which represent tenths, hundredths and thousandths on a place value grid.

Year 4 have been fantastic this week. They have all completed their times table check assessments and they all did really well - well done to all of them!

English:
We have continued to rehearse in preparation for the Polperro Festival. We even did a dress rehearsal for Landaviddy which went great!

Art:
We have been very lucky to have Sean, the artist in this week. Talland have begun creating their new masterpiece...

CELEBRATIONS:
Congratulations Isabelle, Nevaeh and Max for earning their next badge in our 99 club challenge! A great effort from Harley and Reuben this week - I've thoroughly enjoyed their enthusiasm for the acting and singing during our rehearsals.

We will be heading into a crazy week next week - Polperro Festival (thank you so much for all the wonderful costumes and props) and the Bridge School Games begin - showbiz and sport incoming...

That's all from Talland Class this week. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.

TALLAND'S BLOG 4.6.26

Hoping everyone had fun in the sun last week! It's been a lovely start to Talland's final half term together - I know it will be a great, action packed term!

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have begun their unit on decimals and percentages where we have been investigating equivalent fractions and decimals.

Year 4 have been brushing up on their multiplication skills as they have their times tables check tests next week. Lot's of the children have clearly been practicing! Final push over the weekend would be GREAT!

English: 
We have been putting our drama skills to the test in English this week as we embark on preparations for the the Polperro Festival. We're getting excited!

PE:
This term, children will be in the swimming pool with Mrs. Hillman and partake in athletics with me (Mr. Langley).  

CELEBRATIONS:
Congratulations Reuben, Taran and Charlie for earning their next badge in our 99 club challenge! A great effort from Callum this week -fantastic effort with our songs for the Polperro Festival and working hard on his part for the production.

That's all from Talland Class this week. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.

TALLAND'S BLOG 15.5.26

Hoping everyone has had an excellent week and are looking forward to the weekend! The children have been brilliant this week and so respectful to all of the year 6's during their SATS week! 

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have been working their way through converting units. We've investigated metric and imperial measurements and have been using our multiplying and dividing skills to convert.
Year 4 have been enjoying their unit on money where they have been solving problems, converting and delving into real world scenarios.

English:
Talland's persuasive letters were brilliant. They were such a joy to read - they're clearly passionate about the health and safety of our beaches, oceans and aquatic life!

Computing:
We have been creating music on an app called 'Scratch'. Children have been using movie genres to produce a sound track which could fit the theme - noisy, but good fun!

RE:
We've been looking at Jesus and his disciples - why he chose them and what they sacrificed to follow him. Why not ask your child what is meant by 'fishers of men'... 

PE:
In PE, children were trying to have rallies and use a range of shots to return the shuttlecock. They were also thinking about their positioning and tactics when working with a doubles partner.

Celebrations:
Congratulations to Renley and Max for earning their new badge and moving on to their next round of the 99 Club. A great effort from Kayla and Arnie this week - they got noticed for excellent pieces of writing and taking their learning home to practice. 

That's all from Talland Class this week. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.

TALLAND'S BLOG 8.5.26

Hoping everyone has had an excellent week and are looking forward to the weekend! The children in Talland class have been brilliant, hardworking and their usual fun selves.

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have completed their entire unit of VOLUME and will be moving on to converting units.
Year 4 have begun and completed their unit on STATISTICS - they have worked really hard! They will be moving on to MONEY next week.


English:
Talland have now planned their persuasive letter - they have made some great points and found some really interesting/sad facts about the condition of our beaches and oceans. I can't wait to read these, get them written up in best and send them off to our council.

PE:
In PE, with Mrs. Hillman, Talland were at it again - reading maps, finding objects and have a jolly good time. In badminton, we were back outside (the wind wasn't too bad this time) and we were practicing our overhead shots - great effort!

Celebrations: Congratulations to Harley for being Polperro's FIRST EVER PERSON to complete the final round of 99 Club (platinum - 100 maths questions answered correctly in 2 minutes and 30 seconds). A huge WELL DONE! A great effort from Lowen this week - he was noticed for demonstrating a great work ethic, maturity and demonstrating our school values.

Thank you to Zac and Nevaeh for their show and tells  - it was lovely listening to them and the children asked some great questions.

That's all from Talland Class this week. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.

TALLAND'S BLOG 1.5.26

Hoping everyone has had an excellent week and is looking forward to the Bank Holiday Weekend! The children in Talland class have been their usual bubbly, fun and curious selves.

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have completed their second unit on FRACTIONS and have now begun VOLUME. Today we investigated Cubic Centimeters.
Year 4 have also completed their unit on DECIMALS and PERCENTAGES - they have worked really hard! They will be moving on to MONET next week.


English:
During our persuasive writing, Talland have come up with their three reasons why we need to protect our oceans and beaches, explained their points and given examples to justify their point of view.

PE:
In PE, with Mrs. Hillman, Talland were on the field, reading a map and using their map to find objects during orienteering - a great little treasure hunt!
In badminton, we continued to practice serves and underarm shots - we got the hall this time - it was much more successful!

Geography:
This week, we delved further into the ocean and how we can help protect it - why not ask your child their thoughts on how we can protect it... 

Celebrations:
Congratulations to Kayla and Amber for progressing to the next round of the 99 Club - well done! A big well done as well to Kayla (AGAIN) for demonstrating our school values. It is clear how hard she is working and the benefits are showing!

That's all from Talland Class this week. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.

TALLAND'S BLOG 24.4.26 

Welcome to Summer 1 everybody and the sun has shown its face - YAY! It's great seeing all of the children and hearing about some of their fun-filled adventures over the Easter Holiday.

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have begun their second unit on FRACTIONS where we have been multiplying fractions.
Year 4 have begun their unit on DECIMALS and PERCENTAGES where they have been solving problems with tenths and hundredths.


English:
We're going to write a persuasive text this term to the local council about beach and ocean pollution. This week, we have been looking at different persuasive texts and exploring which features make an effective one. 

Geography:
In Geography, we are investigating the ocean. This week, we explored the different oceans of the planet, why the ocean is so important and took a trip to Australia to look at the Great Barrier Reef.

Science:
Talland investigated the water cycle this week and all of the magnificent things it does. 

PE:
In PE, with Mrs. Hillman, Talland were finding clues to help them solve problems during orienteering and with me (Mr. Langley), we practiced badminton serves outside in the wind - it was a little challenging - based on the weather - but lots of fun at the same time. Lots of giggles were had!

Celebrations:
Congratulations to Rory for progressing to the next round of the 99 Club - well done! A big well done as well to Amelia for demonstrating our school values. She showed kindness towards her peers and fantastic determination towards her handwriting - it is looking fantastic now! Also, great work from Isabelle in our HANG TOUGH CHALLENGE! She lasted a whopping 2 minutes and 28 seconds - WOW!

That's all from Talland Class this week. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.

TALLAND'S BLOG 27.3.26

We can't believe Spring 2 is nearly over! It's been another busy and high-energy week in Talland Class, and the children have been fantastic throughout.

Here's a snapshot of what we've been learning:

Maths:
Year 5 have completed their first unit on fractions and have now begun exploring negative numbers.

Year 4 have continued their work on fractions, with a particular focus this week on adding and subtracting fractions.


English:
This week, we finalised our plans for writing a newspaper report based on Oliver Twist. Today, the children began writing their reports independently, and we're very impressed with their effort and creativity so far.

History:
In History, we learned about Lord Shaftesbury and the important changes he helped bring about for children. We discussed the Factory Act of 1833, which introduced laws to ensure children received an education instead of working long hours in difficult and often dangerous jobs.

Art:
We explored the work of artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman, focusing on how she creates and interprets self-portraits. The children enjoyed discussing her vibrant and expressive style.

Science:
In Science, we investigated how solids can change into liquids-using chocolate as our example! While it did feel like a bit of a waste of a tasty treat, it certainly helped us understand the concept.

PE:
In PE, the children have continued developing their cricket skills. This week, we focused on fielding and effective communication, helping teams return the ball to the wicket quickly and efficiently.

Celebrations:
Congratulations to Esmai and Max for progressing to the next round of the 99 Club-well done! A big well done as well to Lowen and Harley for demonstrating our school values. They have shown excellent work ethic and kindness towards their peers.

That's all from Talland Class this week. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Signing off, Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop.