This week in Lime Class has been an exciting and thought-provoking journey, filled with creativity, discovery, and reflection. With Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week at the heart of our learning, we explored the theme Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, encouraging our pupils to understand themselves better and develop strategies for positive well-being.
In English, our young poets took inspiration from our PHSE discussions to write insightful and deeply personal poems. They crafted two beautiful pieces: Who Am I? and What Makes Me Happy?, using rich vocabulary and powerful imagery to express their thoughts and emotions. It was wonderful to see their creativity flourish as they explored their identities and celebrated their uniqueness.
Mental health was a key focus throughout the week. In PHSE, we discussed what mental health means and why it is important. As a class, we identified three key ways to keep our minds healthy: resting well, talking about our feelings, and doing small things that make us happy. These ideas sparked thoughtful conversations and helped the children reflect on their own well-being.
In maths, we tackled the tricky concept of equivalent fractions. Using number lines and bar models, we explored different representations to develop a deeper understanding. While challenging at first, our older pupils had a fantastic ‘lightbulb moment’ when they discovered they could use multiplication and division to find equivalence! Watching their confidence grow as they made connections in their learning was a joy to see.
Geography took us back to Italy as we delved into the fascinating world of volcanoes! We studied their locations on the map, discussing why they are found in certain areas, and then zoomed in on one of the most famous of all—Mount Vesuvius! The children were captivated by the story of its eruption in AD 79 and amazed by the power of these natural wonders.
Over in science, we transformed into investigators, exploring how shadows change as a light source moves. Through hands-on experiments, the children observed and recorded their findings using scientific drawings, carefully labelling and captioning their work. Their enthusiasm for testing and discovering was inspiring!
To end the week on a calm and mindful note, we took part in a yoga session, focusing on relaxation and sensory awareness. The children enjoyed stretching, breathing deeply, and grounding themselves in the present moment—a perfect way to unwind after a week of hard work and deep thinking.
It has been a truly enriching week, and we are so proud of all the learning and self-discovery that has taken place. We look forward to continuing our journey next week with more exciting challenges and explorations!
