Spotlight on Maths
NSPCC National Number Day
We celebrated the NSPCC National Number day on 7th February 2025. Everyone wore an item of clothing with a number and we used these numbers to discuss mathematical vocabulary, including, but not limited to, odd and even numbers, prime numbers, factors, multiples, digital sums.
We also looked at Maths in art:
Y3 - Kandinsky and concentric circles
Y4 - Mondrian and lines / shapes
Y5 - Exploring digital roots
Y6 - Pythagorean spirals
Our latest Maths Challenge
Look out for our next Maths Challenge coming soon ...
Christmas Mathematical Bauble Challenge December 2024
After last year's successful Christmas mathematical bauble challenge, it was back again!
Maths and Wellbeing Challenge October / November 2024
Our last Maths Challenge was a Maths and Wellbeing Challenge with the deadline 6th November 2024.
maths and wellbeing challenge october 2024.pdf
Maths Stars
Summer Term 2025
Our Maths Stars for the week commencing 2nd June 2025 were:
| Class | Maths Star(s) |
| Y3 Palm | Harley |
| Y3 Ash | Dylan |
| Y3 Oak | Freya |
| Y4 Aspen | Whole class for positive attitude to MTC |
| Y4 Elm | Whole class for positive attitude to MTC |
| Y4 Pine | Whole class for positive attitude to MTC |
| Y5 Laurel | Parker |
| Y5 Birch | Grace |
| Y5 Maple | Florence |
| Y6 Acacia | Charlotte S |
| Y6 Juniper | Yeva |
| Y6 Cedar | Hadi |
Spring Term 2025
Our Maths Stars for the week commencing 24th February 2025 were:
| Class | Maths Star(s) |
| Palm (Y3) | Sophia W |
| Ash (Y3) | Billie M |
| Oak (Y3) | Billy D |
| Aspen (Y4) | Mia |
| Elm (Y4) | Advik |
| Pine (Y4) | Florence T |
|
Laurel (Y5) |
Charlie B |
| Birch (Y5) | Valentina |
| Maple (Y5) | William C |
| Acacia (Y6) | Isla F |
| Juniper (Y6) | Clara L-B |
| Cedar (Y6) | Isla S |
Our Maths Stars for the week commencing 3rd February 2025 were:
| Class | Maths Star(s) |
| Palm (Y3) | Arthur |
| Ash (Y3) | Seb |
| Oak (Y3) | Thomas S |
| Aspen (Y4) | Ezmai |
| Elm (Y4) | Noah and Enzie |
| Pine (Y4) | Chloe |
| Laurel (Y5) | Jamie |
| Birch (Y5) | Zane |
| Maple (Y5) | Grace R |
| Acacia (Y6) | Teddy L |
| Juniper (Y6) | Rhys |
| Cedar (Y6) | Eloise |
Our Maths Stars for the week commencing 27th January 2025 were:
| Class | Maths Star(s) |
| Ash (Y3) | Luke |
| Palm (Y3) | Frank |
| Oak (Y3) | Jude |
| Aspen (Y4) | Lily |
| Elm (Y4) | Darcey |
| Pine (Y4) | Charlotte |
| Laurel (Y5) | Jessica |
| Birch (Y5) | Saimonas |
| Maple (Y5) | Connie |
| Acacia (Y6) | Harvey |
| Juniper (Y6) | Olivia H |
| Cedar (Y6) | Benny and Isla T |
Our Maths Stars for the week commencing 20th January 2025 were:
| Class | Maths Star(s) |
| Ash (Y3) | Megan |
| Palm (Y3) | Isla B |
| Oak (Y3) | Freya |
| Aspen (Y4) | Isla C |
| Elm (Y4) | Jacob |
| Pine (Y4) | Annabelle |
| Laurel (Y5) | Sam |
| Birch (Y5) | Isla B |
| Maple (Y5) | William C |
| Acacia (Y6) | Lucy |
| Juniper (Y6) | George G |
| Cedar (Y6) | Hadi |
Our Maths Stars for the week commencing 13th January 2025 were:
| Class | Maths Star(s) |
| Palm (Y3) | Oliver M |
| Ash (Y3) | Charlotte G |
| Oak (Y3) | Scarlett G |
| Aspen (Y4) | Oscar |
| Elm (Y4) | Archie T |
| Pine (Y4) | Max |
| Laurel (Y5) | Halle |
| Birch (Y5) | Reegan |
| Maple (Y5) | William S |
| Acacia (Y6) | Henry |
| Juniper (Y6) | Isla F |
| Cedar (Y6) | Isaac |
Our Maths Stars for the week commencing 6th January 2025 were:
| Class | Maths Star(s) |
| Palm (Y3) | Dougie |
| Ash (Y3) | Adam B |
| Oak (Y3) | Whole Class |
| Aspen (Y4) | Samuel |
| Elm (Y4) | Carter |
| Pine (Y4) | Austin |
| Laurel (Y5) | Benjamin |
| Birch (Y5) | Lucas |
| Maple (Y5) | Florence |
| Acacia (Y6) | Harry |
| Juniper (Y6) | Ruby |
| Cedar (Y6) | Florrie |
Reasoning and Problem Solving
Week commencing 2nd June 2025 - spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 6 ...
Week commencing 3rd February 2025 - spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 3 ...
Week commencing 27th January 2025 - spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 4 ...
Week commencing 20th January 2025 - spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 6 ...
Week commencing 9th December 2024 - spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 4 ...
Week commencing 2nd December 2024 - spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 5 ...
Week commencing 7th October 2024 - spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 6 ...
Week commencing 23th September 2024 - spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 4 ...
Week commencing 9th September 2024 - spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 6 ...
Maths Websites for parent support Maths learning
There are some great websites for parents to support their children learning Maths.
National Numeracy Parent Toolkit has a wealth of tips and advice
https://www.familymathstoolkit.org.uk/
Oxford Owl includes a range of activities, top tips and eBooks to help your child with their Maths at home.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/maths-owl/maths
Maths 4 Mums and Dads explains some of the milestones children make between the ages 3 and 11 years old
http://www.maths4mumsanddada.co.uk/index.php
Nrich – a range of Maths games, problems and articles on all areas of Maths. Parents of Key Stage 2 children should select ‘stage 2’
https://nrich.maths.org/frontpage
Maths websites for children:
http://amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/
www.ictgames.com/resources.html
Pop Maths Competition 2024 at Sheffield Hallam University
We won the Pop Maths competition at Sheffield Hallam University. Having held the trophy since 2019 when the competition was last run, we are thrilled that we are lifting the title again. This mathematical competition saw us pitched against 28 other schools, including Sheffield independent schools. It was so exciting when we realised we had won. Thank you very much to the pupils and parents who gave up their Saturday to compete or support.
We will be looking at the Year 5s now to complete in March 2025!
Pop Maths Competition 2024 at Sheffield Hallam University
Summer Term 2024
Our latest Maths Challenge
This maths challenge starts on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 and will run for the remainder of the week and the first week after half term. It is linked to the capacities of the football grounds being used for the Euros starting next month with is a focus on mathematical vocabulary e.g. ascending, rounding, mean and range. There is a sheet with tasks linked to the capacities for each year group and children will complete the tasks in break and lunch time. Good luck!
Reasoning and Problem Solving
Week commencing 10th June 2024 - This week's spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 6 ...
Week commencing 3rd June 2024 - This week's spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 3 ...
Week commencing 20th May 2024 - This week's spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 4 ...
Week commencing 13th May 2024 - This week's spotlight on reasoning and problem solving is in Year 5 ...
