Blakemere Weekly Blog - 06.11.2026

Date: 8th Nov 2026 @ 1:38pm

🌟 Blakemere Class Weekly Blog 🌟

Welcome back everyone! It has been lovely to see the children return after half term ready to learn. We have settled back into our routines and have had a nice week together. Throughout our learning, we have continued to reflect on our vision of "Let Your Light Shine Before Others" and how each of us has unique gifts and talents that can be used to inspire, support and encourage those around us. Through our Windows, Mirrors and Doors approach, we have explored new ideas, reflected on our own thoughts and considered how our learning can shape our actions.

🌙 English

This week, we began our new poetry unit using the Moon as our inspiration. We read poems by a range of different poets and discussed the language and imagery they used to create atmosphere and interest.

The children created jigsaw poems using carefully chosen words and phrases before exploring ambitious vocabulary linked to our theme. Towards the end of the week, they began planning their own moon-inspired poems. It has been wonderful to see the children's creativity shining through their writing.

🔢 Maths

In Maths, we focused on factors and prime numbers, learning how to identify them and solve problems involving them.

Some of the challenges required careful thinking and perseverance, but the children approached them with determination and resilience. It was lovely to see them supporting one another and letting their lights shine through teamwork and a positive attitude towards learning.

🎨 Art

This week, we began creating our final art pieces. Using the grid method, the children carefully scaled up a drawing of a dog from A5 to A3 size before decorating it using a variety of marks and techniques with pen, pencil and whiteboard pen.

The progress made has been fantastic. The children have shown great patience and attention to detail, stepping through a door into new artistic experiences and developing confidence in their creative abilities. We are excited to transform these pieces into 3D sculptures in the coming weeks.

🚢 History

In History, we continued our exploration of the Titanic, focusing on the different classes aboard the ship and developing our fact files.

This learning has acted as a window into the past, helping us understand what life was like for different passengers and how their experiences varied. The children have shown lots of curiosity and continue to ask thoughtful questions about the topic.

⭐ Play Leaders

A special mention must go to our children who have now completed their Play Leader Training. The programme finished with an opportunity to practise their leadership skills with the children from Sandymere.

They represented Blakemere brilliantly, demonstrating kindness, responsibility and confidence. They truly let their lights shine through their leadership and willingness to help others enjoy playtimes.

As always, I have been incredibly proud of the effort, enthusiasm and perseverance shown across the week. Whether through creative poetry, challenging maths, thoughtful historical enquiries or leadership opportunities, the children have continued to demonstrate how each of us can let our unique light shine before others.

🎉 Celebrations 🎉

🌟 Name Out of the Tin 🌟

🏆 Jacob

⭐ Excellent Examples ⭐

✨ Daisy
✨ Poppy
✨ Suzanne
✨ Lily E

Your fantastic work and positive attitude to learning have really stood out this week. Well done!

🌟 Worker of the Week 🌟

🏆 Danielle

Thank you for your hard work, resilience and for setting such a positive example to others.

🎸 Times Table Rockstars 🎸

⭐ Daisy
⭐ Charlotte
⭐ Adelaide

Fantastic effort and commitment to practising your times tables. Keep up the great work!

📌 Reminders 📌

🏃 PE Days

• Tuesday afternoon
• Friday afternoon
• Please ensure PE kits are in school on these days and that hair is tied back.

📚 Reading

• Please encourage your child to read regularly at home.
• Sharing books together is a fantastic way to develop confidence and fluency.

✏️ Spellings

• Please practise the spellings that have been sent home.
• Our spelling test will take place on Monday 16th November 2026.

🎸 Times Table Rockstars

• Usage has dropped a little recently. Let's work hard to get back into it!
• Little and often really does make a big difference.
• Regular practice helps children develop rapid recall and confidence with their multiplication facts.

😊 Enjoy the Weekend

• Thank you for all your support.
• We are looking forward to another exciting week of learning, growing and letting our lights shine together!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs M 🌟💛