Reception Maths - Counting to 20
This week in Maths we have been extending our counting to 20 using concrete materials. We have been using a double ten frame and a variety of counters to represent amounts between 10-20. Whilst we did this, we noticed how we can see the numbers clearly on the frames, for example 10 and 5 makes 15. The children enjoyed developing their counting skills in this and worked hard to think about the cardinality of each number.
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Year 2 PE - Two handed throws and push throws
On Monday, Year 2 learnt how to throw with two hands and complete push throws to a partner.
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Year 2 - PSHE - What does my body do?
Year 2 have been learning about our bodies and the functions of major internal organs.
Year 1 PSHE: Then and Now
Year 1 thought carefully today about things that we learnt as babies and things that we are learning now. For example, as babies we learn to crawl, talk, eat, roll over and walk. Now, Year 1 are learning, maths, reading, writing, riding a bike, swimming and other sports. To reflect on the past, we played a game of Guess Who with baby pictures of the class (and the teachers). The children thought this was really funny as it shows how much they have changed. Then, they drew themselves as babies, toddlers and now.
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Year 6 Junior Jam - French
This week in French, year 6 revisited colours and shapes in order to be able to describe flags from around the world. As a challenge, they had to translate full sentences from French into English. They also learned some interesting facts about France and listened to the French national anthem.
Year 3- Big Debate Club: Online vs. Face-to-Face Friends!
In this week's class meeting, the children discussed the question: Can online friends be just as important as the friends you see in real life? After some brilliant discussion, the whole class ended up voting a big "yes!" Even though everyone agreed that nothing is better than hanging out face-to-face, mostly because you can actually play properly and mess around together, they made some fantastic points about why digital buddies matter too. They talked about how online friends are great for bonding over specific games or hobbies. We also talked about staying safe online, highlighting how important it is to always check with a trusted adult before talking to people or playing games on the internet. It was impressive to see the children realise that while online and real-life friendships feel totally different, they can both be good in their own ways!
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Reception- PSHE- Summer
In our PSHE lesson we have been looking at the different seasons and especially focusing on Summer. Together we took a quiz to identify signs of summer. In class we did some flower arranging, making fans to keep cool and colouring our summer posters.
Year 4 - Linking Schools Visitors
It was an exciting end to our year of linking this week with St Matthew’s coming to our school to visit the Year 4 Class. We completed a number of team building activities together. Our first was building team towers using just rolled up paper and masking tape. There were some very successful structures made with strong bases and reinforced joints. In the afternoon, we headed to Whitehall Park to create pictures using natural objects. The children were tasked with creating a face to show how they feel about their year of linking.
Year 4 - VR Lesson: South America
The VR session for Year 4 was the perfect complement to all the work we’ve done this year on South America. The lesson really brought the children’s learning to life as the children had the opportunity to explore parts of the Amazon Rainforest, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil and a few other places.
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Year 4 - RE: Visit to Spring Vale
The Year 4 class went on a walk to Spring Vale Methodist Church to explore symbols of Christianity. After an informative introduction to Methodism from David, the children were given the opportunity to explore the church. They then shared the similarities and differences they’d spotted in comparison with St Barnabas Church. The children were also treated to a drink and a cake before they headed back to school.
Year 5 - Ancient Greece in VR
Today PrimeVR visited St Barnabas, allowing classes to experience immersive, computer generated simulations through virtual reality. Year 5 had the opportunity to travel back in time to Ancient Greece and witness the Parthenon in its original splendour and offer tribute at the statue of Athena. We also got a taste of everyday life in Ancient Greece, seeing close up how people travelled and fished.
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Year 6 - PrimeVR Workshop
What an experience Year 6 had today! We were visited by PrimeVR and the Year 6 class had the exciting opportunity to experience virtual reality linked to our topic of ocean exploration. Through immersive VR technology, the children were able to dive beneath the waves and explore the wonders of the ocean from the classroom. The children came face-to-face with a variety of underwater predators, observed endangered marine species in their natural habitats and gained a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our oceans today. The experience brought their learning to life, allowing them to explore environments and creatures that would otherwise be impossible to visit. The children were thoroughly engaged throughout the session, asking thoughtful questions and demonstrating great curiosity about marine life and conservation. It was a memorable and inspiring experience that enhanced their understanding and sparked excitement for further learning.