Posted 25/06/2026
by Antonia Bolton
In Maths this week, we began our new topic of Statistics. We revisited bar graphs and explored how to interpret and analyse data presented in a variety of formats. This has helped us develop our understanding of how data can be organised and represented.
In English this week, we have continued exploring The Cobbler and the Dragon. We have been developing our sentence-writing skills by using a wide range of nouns, adjectives, and adverbs to make our writing more detailed and engaging. We have also been collecting lots of exciting 'wow' words and phrases, which we can use to make our writing more vivid, imaginative, and interesting for the reader.
In Art this week, we have been creating some amazing prints using a relief printing technique. First, we carefully attached card shapes associated with the sun onto a larger piece of card to create our printing blocks. We then designed a vibrant 'hot' background using layers of red, orange, and yellow tissue paper. Once our backgrounds were complete, we rolled black ink over our printing blocks and printed the designs onto the colourful backgrounds. The final pieces looked incredibly effective, with the bold black prints standing out beautifully against the warm colours. Next week, we will be exploring repeating patterns and creating our own patterned designs.
In Design and Technology this week, we have continued exploring the importing and exporting of food in the UK and around the world. We investigated a variety of fruits and vegetables and learned about which produce can be grown in the UK during different seasons of the year. This helped us to develop our understanding of seasonal foods, where our food comes from, and why some foods need to be imported from other countries.
We have certainly made the most of our swimming pool this week! With the exceptionally hot weather, the children thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to cool off and have fun in the water. Swimming provided a refreshing break from the heat and was a wonderful way to stay active while enjoying the sunshine. We feel incredibly fortunate to have access to our own swimming pool, and it has been greatly appreciated by everyone this week.
Sports Day was a huge success, and we would like to thank everyone who came along to support the children. We were certainly lucky to enjoy the best weather of the week! A huge well done to all of the children for their enthusiasm, determination, and fantastic effort throughout the day. They showed great sportsmanship, encouraged one another, and should be very proud of their achievements.
A huge congratulations to Iylah, April and Tommy for being awarded Pupil of the Week! Iylah has shown exceptional enthusiasm this week, she has been a role model for others in the class and helped others in art when she had finished her own work. April has shown exceptional enthusiasm for swimming this week, a role model for how we stay safe in the water but also fantastic effort in all strokes. Tommy for his enthusiasm in maths, you have been practicing your times tables and this has been evident by you achieving your 99 club badge 3 times in a row!
Tommy has now achieved his third 99 club badge in a row, you have shown exceptional determination! Absolutely amazing effort! Another congratulations to Amelia and Sonny who have also achieved their 99 club badge! Well done everyone.
Miss Bolton & Miss Colton
Posted 22/06/2026
by Antonia Bolton
This week in Maths, Year 3 have been developing their understanding of time. We have been learning how to calculate and read start and end times, using our knowledge of hours and minutes to work out when events begin and finish. We have also explored durations, measuring time in hours, minutes and seconds. The children enjoyed discussing how long different everyday activities might take. We estimated and compared the length of tasks such as:
We used our reasoning skills to decide whether activities would take seconds, minutes or hours and explained our thinking to our partners. We hae now completed 'time' and will move onto statistics next week.
This week in English, we began our exciting new topic: Myths and Legends. We started by reading and exploring The Cobbler and the Dragon and created a detailed story map to help us remember the key events and characters. This helped us to understand the structure of the story and retell it in our own words. We have also been focusing on building exciting sentences by using nouns, adjectives and adverbs. The children worked hard to identify these word classes in sentences and discuss how they make writing more interesting for the reader. Throughout the week, we discovered lots of new vocabulary and practiced sorting words into the correct groups. We enjoyed becoming 'word detectives', spotting nouns, adjectives and adverbs in our reading and explaining how they add detail and meaning to a sentence.
This week in Science, we have been learning all about the human skeleton. We started by identifying and naming some of the major bones in our bodies. We discovered lots of fascinating facts, including which bone is the longest (the femur in your leg) and which is the smallest (the stirrup bone in your ear). The children enjoyed labelling a skeleton and learning where different bones are found. We also discussed the important jobs that our skeleton does. We learned that our skeleton helps to support our bodies, protect our vital organs, and work with our muscles to help us move. To prepare for our next investigation, we measured the length of our arms and legs. Next week, we will use these measurements to investigate whether people with longer arms can throw further and whether people with longer legs can jump the furthest. The children have already begun making predictions and are excited to test their ideas.
Finally, the children thoroughly enjoyed their time at the Polperro Festival. It was wonderful to see their hard work and dedication come together in such a special event. A huge well done to the whole class for performing with such confidence. You spoke clearly, represented our school brilliantly, and sang your song beautifully. We were incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, teamwork and maturity you showed throughout the festival.
Thank you to all the families who supported the children and helped make the experience such a memorable one. It is an achievement that the children should be very proud of!
A huge congratulations Amelia and Dexter for being awarded Pupil of the Week! We are so proud that you got on stage at Polperro festival and not only joined in but sang your heart out! Amelia, well done for your enthusiasm in class and the effort you put into every lesson.
A big congratulations to Tommy for achieving your 99 club badge this week - that is two weeks running! Fantastic effort Tommy!
Miss Bolton & Miss Colton
Posted 21/06/2026
by Anthea Hillman
It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Festival on Tuesday. Thank you for coming along and helping to make it such a special occasion. The children were absolutely fantastic: confident, entertaining and full of enthusiasm. They sang beautifully and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
Sports Day, Tuesday 23rd June
Sports Day will take place on Tuesday morning from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Please ensure that your child has their PE kit in school on the day. The forecast is for sunny weather, so please make sure your child comes to school with sunscreen, a sun hat and a water bottle.
We look forward to seeing you there! Please enter the school via the field gate. Chairs will be available for spectators.
To help the event run smoothly, we kindly ask that all spectators remain seated throughout the event and do not cross the track to see their child. This can be upsetting for children whose parents are unable to attend and it also makes it more difficult for our Year 6 pupils, who help to organise and run the races. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
FOPS Summer Fair and Children's Art Exhibition - Friday 17th July at 2pm
FOPS are busily organising this year's Summer Fair which will include an exhibition of the children's art project which they are currently working on with local artist Sean Hewitt.
Thursday 9th July will be a MUFTI day where we will be asking for donations of an item matching your child's house team colour to create hampers for raffle prizes. Children can wear their own clothes and this could include wearing their house colour. Please see attached posters for suggestions of what to send in for your child's colour on the day.
This is a very busy half term with more exciting events coming up including trips for some of our classes and the Year 6 residential trip to the Ultimate Adventure Centre in North Devon at the beginning of July. We also have our transition morning on Monday 6th July when the children will spend time in their new classes. These and other important dates are on our events diary on this website.
Have a great weekend.
Anthea Hillman
Posted 21/06/2026
by Helen Fitzsimmons
Hello Everyone,
Thank you for your support at the Polperro Festival on Tuesday. We thought that the children did incredibly well to show you their learning in the form of paintings, songs and speaking. They did a fantastic job at speaking and singing in front of a large audience and we are all extremely proud of them. We were told about a number of comments from the audience, who had said how well the younger children in particular, had performed. Well done Penhallow!
This week, we have also been busy practicing for sports day, writing stories and programing beebots.
Reception have been learning all about position and direction in maths, and have enjoyed using programmable toys and technology to give precise instructions.
In RE this week, we have been comparing 3 different religions and have found differences and similarities in their special places and places of worship.
During our science lesson this week, after drawing skeletons of different animals, we have compared and sorted animals and their offspring. We watched diffrent video clips of the life cycle of different animals and choose different ways to sort the types of offspring that animals have.
We look forward to seeing you at our sports day next week.
Have a lovely weekend,
From The Penhallow Team
Posted 19/06/2026
by Ben Heasman-Langley
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.
Posted 19/06/2026
by Julie Peat
This week we are talking about holidays and answering our enquiry question "Does everyone go on holiday?"
The children have been talking about places they have been on holiday and how they got there. We have looked at the globe of the world and have been identifying different countries.
In arts and craft they have made a paper plate camper van and a water melon fan to keep cool with.
At story time we have read books including "Stone Boy and the Girl" and "What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside".
In phonics this week we have been talking about magical creatures. The children have been matching objects to initial sounds in the game "Pixie Party", blending sounds into short words in a game of "I Spy" and have been creating different voices for different characters that they saw.
In maths we have explored shapes, have been naming them and making arrangements.
We hope you enjoy a lovely weekend and look forward to seeing you all on Monday.
Julie and Sarah
Posted 19/06/2026
by Emily Randle
What a week we have had! The Polperro Festival was a HUGE success and Chaipel absolutely nailed our performance. Everyone spoke clearly and confidently, with a hint of humour, and the audience responded extremely positively. All our hard word paid off and a good time was had by all.
In English, we are looking at character profiles, in line with our enquiry into Crime and Punishment, and have studied the profiles of some formidable characters: Sebastian Merriweather (alias The Jester's Shadow), Captain Elara Thorn (alias Thorn the Bold) and Jack Sheppard, the notorious London Thief. We will be creating our own outlaw, next week, and planning our non-fiction write-up.
In History, we had delved into Anglo-Saxon and Tudor crime and punishments, investigating the drawing up of the Magna Carta and the infamous Trials by Ordeal. We all agree that we are thankful that these punishments are no longer law and that idle gossiping is no longer a crime!
Congratulations to our People of The Week: Frankie, Skye, Kora and Everly. Their solo performances down at the Festival were fabulous and it took a lot of courage and determination to get up on stage and own it the way they did.
That's all from us so have a lovely weekend and see you all on Monday!
Miss Randle and Mrs Clary.
Posted 15/06/2026
by Antonia Bolton
The children have been working really hard this week on their performance for the Polperro Festival, and we cannot wait to share their production with you. They are incredibly proud of what they have achieved, and we look forward to showcasing all their hard work.
In Maths, we have been continuing our learning about time. We have been practicing reading the time on a digital clock, understanding the difference between a.m. and p.m., and exploring units of time including years, months, days, and hours. They have also been exploring volume with Mrs Lister and enjoyed getting outside experimenting with different sizes of jugs and containers. The children have worked hard to develop their understanding and have enjoyed taking part in a range of practical activities to support their learning.
In Geography, we have been exploring foods from around the world and learning about what can be grown in different countries based on their climates. We also put our map-reading skills to the test by using an atlas to locate different places around the world. This was quite a tricky challenge, but the children showed great determination and really enjoyed the activity.
A huge congratulations Dexter and Brody for being awarded Pupil of the Week! Dexter has been fantastic in our practice productions and has joined in with the singing perfectly! Brody has won this week for his enthusiasm for life! He is always making myself and Miss Colton laugh and is a real asset to the class!
A big congratulations to Alfie, Amelia, Tommy and Theo for achieving your 99 club badge this week - a fantastic effort. Well done everyone!
Miss Bolton & Miss Colton
Posted 13/06/2026
by Helen Fitzsimmons
Hello Everyone,
This week, we have been using our enquiry question, which is all about Cornwall, and why it is special, in different aspects of learning.
In art, we studied some paintings by John Dyer, who has painted some bright and vibrant images of Cornwall. We picked out our favourite images within these paintings, and recorded them in our art books.
Our RE lesson this week, was all about special and sacred places in Cornwall. We discussed places that are special to us and the reasons that they make them special. We then looked at different places in Cornwall such as beaches, Truro cathedral, and St Michael's Mount, and discussed why they might be special to different people.
In English we have continued to use texts by the local author Ellie Jackson. This week we used Nelson's Dangerous Dive as well as Duffy's Lucky Escape. We have been writing descriptions and speech bubbles to help us to understand the story from the perspective of the animals in each story.
We hope you enjoy the sunshine this weekend.
From The Penhallow Team
Posted 12/06/2026
by Anthea Hillman
Another busy week has flown by, including a fascinating UK Parliament outreach visit where Years 4, 5 and 6 learned more about the workings of the UK Parliament. Across the school, children have been enthusiastically rehearsing for next week's festival. It has been a real pleasure to hear the sound of singing and music filling the school and to catch snippets of their performances as I have moved around the school.
Polperro Festival School's Day is next Tuesday 16th June from 11am-2:45pm. Please send your child in with a packed lunch, drink, filled water bottle, sun hat and sun cream, and a raincoat because who knows what the weather will be doing!
Please note that the timings below are approximate.
11.00 - 11:15 - Welcome and singing (whole school)
11.15 - 11:40 - African Drumming/Ukulele (children from Y4, Y5, Y6)
11.40 - 11:50 - Choir
11:50 - 12.00 - Young musicians/performers
12.00 - 13:00 - Lunch (12.30 - 13.00 Magician Performance for the children)
13:00 - 13:15 - Solo Singers
13.15 - 13.30 - Penhallow Class performance
13.30 - 13.45 - Landaviddy Class performance
13.45 - 14.05 - Talland Class performance
14.05 - 14.25 - Chaipel Class performance
14.25 - 14.45 - Singing finale
Children may be collected from their teacher following the final singing session. Children not collected from Big Green will walk up to Polperro School in time for 3.15 pick-up.
Wear Yellow Day
Thank you so much for sending your children in today wearing yellow to help raise awareness and support the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. We raised a total of £125 which will go towards supporting the charity's vital work.
Bridge School Games Week
The children will all be competing in the 5th annual Bridge Schools Games next week so please ensure that their PE kit is in as they will be taking part in different World Cup Football-themed challenges across the week. Polperro were the champions in 2022 and runners up in 2024 so are looking forward to competing again this year against the other 14 schools in the academy trust.
We look forward to seeing you at the festival next week.
Mrs Hillman
Posted 12/06/2026
by Ben Heasman-Langley
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.
Posted 12/06/2026
by Emily Randle
Another week has flown by and we are in full rehearsal for our performance at the Festival on Tuesday. Everyone is giving their absolute best and it is going to be a great day!
Our enquiry into Crime and Punishment is in full swing and we have looked at life in both Roman and Anglo Saxon times. We all agree that life was pretty gory back then and are glad that 'Trial by Ordeal' is something that belongs in the past.
In DT, we are designing and creating prototypes for a new school playground. We have designed our equipment, got into groups to share our ideas and create floor plans and then have taken notes on the equipment that we will need in order to bring our designs to life. Watch this space as our projects develop...
On Wednesday, our school was lucky enough to have been visited by a local politician (Tom) who talked to us about what politicians do and what the House of Lords and Commons are about. We were asked to put in a bill to be discussed and a unanimous vote for 'NO SCHOOL FRIDAYS' was put forward!
It was WEAR YELLOW FOR CYSTIC FYBROSIS day on Friday and we all showed our support, wearing yellow and learning about the condition.
Congratulations to our Person of the Week, Thomas, for demonstrating our school values and being a role model to their peers.
I have attached the Home Work Grid and Knowledge Web for our learning this half term.
That's all from us so enjoy the weekend and see you on Monday.
Miss Randle and Mrs Clary.
Posted 10/06/2026
by Julie Peat
Over the past two weeks we have been exploring insects and answering our enquiry question "Are insects helpful?".
The children have been busy exploring our bug themed tuft tray, using the magnifying glasses to explore with and finding the different insects in the book provided.
They have been creating different craft including dragonflies made from pegs, paper plate bumblebees and caterpillars.
At story time we have read a range of insect related books including "The Very Hungry Caterpillar ", "The Bad Tempered Ladybird" and "Bugs big trip".
In phonics this week we have been blending sounds together to create whole words, creating different alien voices in a game of "Voices in Space" and rhyming different words to complete a sentence.
In maths we have been exploring patterns and how many in a set. We have also been finding special objects up to 5 and beyond.
This week on Wednesday the children had a group photo taken, these should be available soon for you to order.
Have a good weekend
Julie and Sarah
Posted 07/06/2026
by Helen Fitzsimmons
Hello everyone,
This week began with bikeability for our Reception children. As you can see, they thoroughly enjoyed it and improved their skills of balance and co-ordination.
We have all been very busy this week, practicing songs for The Polperro Festival. We have all been able to use percussion instruments to accompany our class song that we have been learning, and hope that you will enjoy what you hear very soon.
Our English lessons this week, focussed on Duffy's Lucky Escape, by the local author Ellie Jackson. We read the story and found vocabulary that we could use in our own writing. We also found examples of alliteration and used this to write our own lines of a poem.
We have also been enjoying some art this week, where we have used different objects such as bubble wrap to print sea creatures.
We hope you have a lovely weekend.
From The Penhallow Team
Posted 05/06/2026
by Ben Heasman-Langley
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.
Posted 04/06/2026
by Anthea Hillman
Despite the rather wet start to the week, our Year 6 children took part in their Bikeability sessions, developing their skills and confidence in cycling safely on the road. On Wednesday, our Reception children also enjoyed balance bike lessons, practising their coordination and control.
Across the school, children have been busy rehearsing for their performances in the Polperro Festival, and have enthusiastically begun their new Cornish-focused enquiries as follows: Penhallow: What Makes Cornwall a Special Place?; Landaviddy: What's on our Doorstep?; Talland: Why do we need the Sun?; Chaipel: Did the Punishment always fit the Crime over Time?
Whole School Art Project
This half term, each class will be working with local artist Sean Hewitt to create artwork inspired by the work of Peter Lanyon and the Cornish landscape. Every child will have the opportunity to produce an original piece of art which will be showcased in a special exhibition later in the term. We are delighted that this exciting project is being generously funded by the Polperro Arts Foundation. Keep an eye out for further details as the project develops.
Polperro Festival
Reminder that the Polperro Festival School's Day is on Tuesday 16th June from 11am- 2:45pm. The day will begin with the children singing and class performances will begin at 1pm after lunch. We will send final details of the programme out next week.
Caterlink - Online Food Allergen & Intolerance Form
All parents of pupils with a food allergy or intolerance should complete the online food allergen and intolerance form CTL - Food Allergy & Intolerance Form V2 . The completed form must be supported by appropriate medical evidence. Please refer to the attached leaflet for further information. Pupils with a lifestyle or religious choice (such as halal or vegan) will not need to complete this form.
If your child is already receiving a special diet through Caterlink, please complete the form and select 'Already being catered for - no change to allergens'. This will notify Caterlink that no changes are required and that the form does not need to be processed until the next menu cycle update.
Reports
We will once again be using our Insight system to send end-of-year reports this year. The system uses the email addresses registered on Arbor and reports will be sent out in July.
Please take a moment to check that your email address on Arbor is up to date to ensure you receive your child's report without delay.
Wear Yellow Day, Friday 12th June
A reminder that next Friday we will be holding a MUFTI Day. Pupils are invited to wear something yellow to help raise awareness and support the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
We kindly ask for a donation, with a suggested minimum contribution of £2. All funds raised will go towards supporting the charity's vital work.
Tomorrow is an INSET day. We look forward to seeing the children back in school on Monday 8th June.
Mrs Hillman
Posted 04/06/2026
by Antonia Bolton
A Warm Welcome Back to Year 3!
We hope everyone had a wonderful and sunny half-term break.
We have dived straight back into learning and have been busy practicing for the Polperro Festival. The children are doing an amazing job, and we are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm and dedication. A huge thank you for all the props that have been brought in-they are helping to bring our performance to life. The children have been working really hard on learning their lines and projecting their voices confidently for the audience.
We will continue rehearsing during our English lessons over the coming weeks as we prepare for the festival. We are looking forward to sharing all of the children's hard work with you soon!
This term, we have launched our new enquiry question: "What's on Our Doorstep?"
To begin our learning journey, we discussed places we have visited and what we already know about the history of Cornwall. The children shared some fantastic ideas and experiences, leading to some thoughtful discussions about our local area. We also talked about what we would like to find out during this topic. The children came up with some wonderful questions, including learning more about Cornwall's population and how farming has changed over the years. We are excited to explore these ideas further and discover more about the history, geography, and communities that make Cornwall such a special place.
This week in Computing, we started our new topic, Data Handling. We explored the concepts of records, fields, and data through a fun activity based on a game similar to Top Trumps, using monster cards. The children examined the different fields on each card, including speed, strength, appetite, and intelligence. They compared the data in each field and discussed how information can be organised and used to make comparisons. It was a fantastic introduction to data handling, and the children enjoyed developing their understanding through this engaging and interactive activity.
A huge congratulations Esme for being awarded Pupil of the Week! Esme has really shown determination in maths this week, she was finding a concept particularly tricky but I was impressed with the way she didn't give up and persevered, well done Esme!
A big congratulations to Evie for achieving your 99 club badge this week - a fantastic effort. Well done everyone!
Miss Bolton
Posted 16/05/2026
by Helen Fitzsimmons
Hello!
This week, Year 1 and 2 have completed some fantastic examples of instructions. We have written our own instructions for 'Marvellous Medicine Number 4' which has been inspired by 'George's Marvellous Medicine'. The story has been Penhallow's class text for the past 2 weeks. It has been a joy to read parts of this story to the children at the end of every day, and see their obviously enjoyment whilst listening to the story.
We have continued with our learning about algorithms in computing this week. Yesterday we followed some precise, and not so precise instructions about how to draw monsters, which highlighted the fact that instructions need to be clear and in a specific order.
Our history learning this week, focussed on Ellen MacArthur. We watched a clip of her sailing solo across the Atlantic, which highlighted the challenges that she faced. We talked about the idea of bravery and perseverance and wrote a fact file about her. We also revised our learning about Christopher Columbus by learning a song about the events in his life.
Have a lovely weekend,
From The Penhallow Team
Posted 15/05/2026
by Emily Randle
Well, it's been a tough week but we can safely say that the SATS are over for us! Everyone has been amazing and we have really worked together as a team to support each other. It was Nuala's birthday on the Thursday, and we celebrated the end of the SATS by having cake and lots of fun! We tie-dyed our T-shirts in the afternoons and they have turned out AMAZING!! Next week, we will be sewing on appliques and really personalising them.
There is no much more to say except, "Have a well-deserved rest this weekend. Everyone has deserved it!"
Miss Randle and Mrs Clary.
Posted 15/05/2026
by Ben Heasman-Langley
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.
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