Rowanfield Infant and Junior School

09/10/2026

The parent calendar for the WB 12th October.
📌 Please note: The information above is a guide to what’s happening in school next week and may not include any last-minute changes or additional year group-specific events. Please check Arbor regularly for the most up-to-date information relating to your child.

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09/10/2026

🏆 Our Celebration Assembly winners this week! 🌟

09/10/2026

🌟 Spotlight- Year 1 🌟

Maths 🔢
This week in Maths, we have been learning all about 2D shapes. We have been practising recognising, naming and describing different shapes, as well as comparing them and spotting their similarities and differences.

English 📚
In English, we have been enjoying our new story Stuck! We have been thinking creatively about different objects Floyd could use to help him get his kite down from the tree. We have had lots of fun coming up with imaginative ideas and discussing which objects might be most useful.

Outdoor Learning 🌳🐞
We have been loving spending time outdoors, where we have had lots of opportunities to play, explore and be creative. We have been spotting human and physical features, searching for bugs and having lots of fun climbing trees!

PSHE ❤️
In PSHE, we have been learning all about different types of families. We have talked about how every family is different and that families can look different from one another. We enjoyed drawing our own families on whiteboards and sharing our ideas with each other.

Geography 🗺️
In Geography, we have been learning all about maps and exploring the idea of a bird’s-eye view. We had a go at creating our own floor maps and thinking carefully about how we could represent different spaces from above.

09/10/2026

🌟 Year 6 Spotlight! 🌟

It’s been a busy and exciting time in Year 6, with lots of fantastic learning taking place across the curriculum! 📚✏️

📖 English – Darwin’s Dragons 🐉

We have started our new class text, Darwin’s Dragons, which has captured the children’s imaginations and inspired some exciting writing opportunities. We are using the text to write an informal diary entry from the character Syms’ perspective, reflecting on his experiences on the island. The story has also inspired our outdoor learning sessions, where the children have been using the playground to create their own maps of the island! 🗺️🌿

🔢 Maths

We have been developing our understanding of decimals and are now moving on to written methods for multiplication and division. As we tackle these increasingly challenging calculations, it is really important that children know all times table facts confidently and fluently. Regular practice at home makes a huge difference. Please encourage your child to practise their times tables regularly- they can use Times Tables Rock Stars!


💻 DT – Computer-Aided Design

In DT, we have been exploring computer-aided design (CAD) and learning how to use a programme called Tinkercad. The children are using their creativity and problem-solving skills to design a 3D multifunctional navigation tool. It has been wonderful to see their ideas develop as they explore the possibilities of digital design!

02/10/2026

The parent calendar for the WB 5th October.
📌 Please note: The information above is a guide to what’s happening in school next week and may not include any last-minute changes or additional year group-specific events. Please check Arbor regularly for the most up-to-date information relating to your child.

02/10/2026

🌟 Year 3 Spotlight 🌟

Year 3 have had a busy and successful term, showing a positive attitude and enthusiasm across all areas of learning! 😊👏

📚 Maths
We have made excellent progress in our place value unit, developing our understanding of hundreds, tens and ones. The children have become increasingly confident in identifying place value and finding numbers that are more or less than a given number. 🔢✨

📖 English
We enjoyed exploring our transitional unit Bothered by Bugs, using actions and retelling of the story to help us engage with the text and deepen our understanding. 🐞🦋 More recently, we have started Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest, which has inspired some fantastic outdoor learning. 🌳 The children worked collaboratively to design and build their own time machines, bringing their ideas to life through imaginative play and discussion. ⏳🚀

🏺 History
Our topic on Prehistory has captured the children's interest. During outdoor learning, they created Neolithic settlements, with some groups focusing on farming while others designed homes and community spaces. 🏡🌾 They showed creativity, teamwork and a growing understanding of how people lived during the Neolithic period.

🪨 Science
This term, we have investigated different types of rocks and soils and explored how fossils are formed. 🦕🔍 The children approached their learning with curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and engaging well in discussions and investigations.

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ PE
In PE, we have focused on developing fundamental movement skills, including balancing, jumping and catching. 🤸‍♀️🎯 These skills have supported our netball lessons, where the children have demonstrated increasing confidence and coordination.

🎨 Art
The children created cave paintings using natural materials collected from the outdoor environment. 🍂🖌️ They also made their own paint from flour, water and spices, helping them to understand the methods and materials that may have been used by prehistoric people.

⭐ Year 3 have worked hard throughout the term and should be proud of everything they have achieved. We look forward to building on this success next term. Well done, Year 3! 👏😊🌟💫

02/10/2026

🌿✨ Year 2 Spotlight! ✨🌿

It has been another busy and exciting week in Year 2!

🌳 Outdoor Learning: The children had lots of fun getting creative outdoors making their very own nature bracelets using natural materials they found around them. They enjoyed exploring, collecting and carefully creating their designs while appreciating the wonderful things nature has to offer. 🍃🌼

📚 Book Fair: We have also been enjoying our school book fair with lots of excitement as the children browsed the fantastic selection of books. It has been lovely to see their enthusiasm for choosing and sharing stories. 📖❤️

🗺️ Geography: As part of our Geography learning we went on a local walk to explore the area around our school. The children became geography detectives. They were looking carefully for physical and human features and discussing what they could see. They were fantastic at spotting features and talking about how they are part of our local environment. 🔎🏡🌳

Well done Year 2 for another fantastic week of learning, exploring and having fun! 🌟