Reception- Understanding of the World- Guy Fawkes
In class we have learnt all about why we celebrate bonfire night and the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot. We learnt the “remember, remember the fifth of November” song and watched some fireworks before then going and making our own powder paint fireworks on the playground outside.
Year 2 Maths- Adding Tens and Ones With an Exchange
This morning in Year 2, the children enjoyed a practical maths lesson where they added tens and ones with an exchange.
Year 2 English: Story Sequencing
This week in Year 2 we have been reading the story of Prince Cinders and we have sequenced the main events.
Year 2 Computing - Giving instructions for a robot to follow
The children in Year 2 really enjoyed giving instructions to a robot for it to follow.
Year 5 - R.E.
In R.E., Year 5 continued exploring the sacred texts of different religions. We explored Hinduism and the teachings of their sacred texts including the Veda and the Ramayana, which emphasise duty, generosity and honesty. In our final lesson in the topic next week, we will return to the Bible and the different methods it uses to teach Christians.
Year 6 - Gymnastics
In our PE lesson this week, the children took part in a gymnastics session focusing on counterbalance. The children worked in pairs to explore how to use each other’s weight and strength to create balanced shapes and movements. The children particularly enjoyed creating mirrored and matching balances, thinking carefully about body tension and control to keep their positions steady. It was wonderful to see the children’s confidence and cooperation grow as they worked together to perfect their partner balances.
Year 6 - Money Matters
During our Money Matters session this week, the children learned about the importance of understanding money and how it is used in everyday life. The children explored different ways people earn, spend, save and budget money and discussed why making sensible financial choices is important. The children took part in engaging activities and role-play scenarios to help them think about needs versus wants and how to make responsible spending decisions. The session encouraged thoughtful discussion and helped the children develop a better understanding of how money plays a role in their lives and the wider world.
Reception- RE- Thanking God, Harvest
During our RE lesson we have been looking at the things we were thankful for. We looked at some of the foods we were thankful for and we tried different types of bread from around the world. We then wrote prayers about some of the things we are thankful to God for.
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Year 4 - English: Research
It was the start of our new English unit on Monday and the Year 4s were busy conducting research and collecting information about Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Their objective was to take keywords from each question and type them into a safe search engine in order to gather relevant information to answer the question. The children also used a range of primary and secondary sources to support their research. The children will be using this information to support their writing of stories based on a historical setting.
Year 3- Geography- Identifying lines of Latitude and Climate Zones
This afternoon, our amazing geographers have been exploring the concept of lines of latitude, the imaginary lines that run horizontally around the Earth. Using these key lines, the children identified different climate zones across the globe, from the tropical heat near the Equator to the icy cold near the poles. We focused on the extreme environments defined by these lines, learning about the Arctic Circle and Antarctica, and explored the fascinating animals that live there, too.
Whole School Worship - Remembrance
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, our collective worships this week are all about taking time to reflect on those that have sacrificed themselves to keep us all safe. We have been learning about what Remembrance Day means to our nation and also to us personally. Mrs Ham explained the significance of the poppy and she shared some stories of extreme bravery and self-sacrifice demonstrated by those in the services during the World Wars. We considered which Christian values these people showed and Mrs Ham invited some children to share how they will be remembering our service men and women, past and present, this Remembrance Day.
Year 5 - Science
Our new topic in science is properties of materials. We started by defining what the terms transparency, magnetism, thermal and electrical conductivity meant before carrying out a range of experiments to determine the properties of fabric, glass, iron, copper, clay, wood and plastic. The children worked like real scientists, collaborating together and debating their observations and conclusions.