Year 6 - Maths
Today, Year 6 focused on calculating the area of triangles. They began by carefully measuring the base and perpendicular height of different triangles using rulers, ensuring accuracy in their measurements. The children then constructed and labelled their own triangles, identifying the base, vertical height (altitude), and vertices. They applied the area formula: Area = base × height ÷ 2 We discussed why the formula works, linking it to finding the area of a rectangle and understanding that a triangle is half of a rectangle with the same base and height.
Whole School Worship with Rev Ben
Today we had a Whole School Worship which was led by Rev Ben. Rev Ben started with a challenge in which he asked for 4 volunteers. Naomi, Edward, Darcy and Tristan had to build a structure from marshmallows and spaghetti in only two minutes. This proved super challenging with Naomi and Edward coming out as winners with the best structure. Our Bible story was about building things in the right way - Wise and Foolish Builders. A wise man builds on rock, surviving storms, while a foolish man builds on sand, resulting in his house collapsing. It teaches children to obey God’s word to stand firm against challenges. Jesus says that if you listen to him and build your life on his words then you will have a firm foundation.
Year 5 - PE
In PE, we have started to focus on the skills associated with football. We started off by developing dribbling and passing skills by moving the ball around the playground using controlled touches and passing the ball precisely between two cones. The children progressed into passing and moving, focussing on awareness and touch.
Year 5 - Money Matters
On Tuesday morning, year 5 learned about financial budgeting. They discussed the differences between wants and needs before thinking about different sources of income and expenditure. The children then practised making their own budget. The children welcomed our visitor into the school with kindness and embraced the opportunity to learn about how money matters.
Year 3- Online Safety- Protecting yourself from hackers
Today, Year 3 learned that hacking is the unauthorised attempt to exploit a computer system or network. We discussed how there are different types of hackers, like "Black Hats" who try to steal data and "White Hats" who are ethical and just look for weaknesses to help fix them. It is important to remember that hacking is a criminal offence that can lead to a criminal record, even if it is sometimes portrayed as "cool" in the media. To stay safe, we should use strong passwords with at least 8 characters, including symbols and numbers, and always ask a parent or carer for help before filling out online forms with private details like our address or date of birth. If you ever think an account has been hacked, you should tell an adult right away so they can help change the security controls and offer support.
Year 3 - Class Worship-Gladiators and Great Leaders
In our class worship today, we watched a video about the Gladiators and discussed how they use determination, discipline, and preparation to succeed in their physical challenges. We talked about how Mrs Ham is a wonderful role model because she leads by example every day, showing us that true leadership is about kindness and respect rather than just being powerful. Maggie read the prayer, asking for help to be an encouragement to others. We all joined in to sing 'Give Me Oil in My Lamp,' praying for the strength to keep serving and building others up so they feel brave and confident. We learned that whether you are a Gladiator or a school leader, true strength comes from having a gentle heart and helping everyone's light shine.
Year 6 Junior Jam: Music
This week, Year 6 began their new music unit on the ukulele. The children explored the instrument and got used to holding it correctly. They also learned and practised some basic chords. Some children had a go at performing what they had learned for the rest of the class.
Drama Club
Drama Club rehearsals are in full swing! We rehearsed our longest, most action packed scene and the children blew us away.
Year 2 - Mastering Number (Maths)
In Year 2 we have been looking at the number 8 and which pairs of numbers when added together have a total of 8. We used Rekenreks to represent the number 8 and spot patterns more easily.
Year 2 - P.E. - Striking and fielding
Year 2 have been improving their throwing and catching in P.E. We learned about how finding space is so important in sport and how we can use tactics to help us to score points.
Year 1 PE: Balancing
In our first specialist gymnastics session, we focused on balancing. We had different stations, which allowed us to balance different parts of our bodies, sometimes our legs or arms. This showed us the importance of balance as a gymnast.
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Year 4 - PE: Introduction to Map-Reading
Year 4’s first session of orienteering was focussed on map reading and teamwork. The children were shown a range of equipment and were taught how to read a key. In their groups, the children had to use the keys on their maps to recreate a funny face using the equipment. The challenge was to ensure they communicated as a team as they were only allowed to collect one piece of equipment at a time.