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Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:34pm
Today in Science, we created a scale model of the Solar System. We began by recapping our knowledge of the planets from the previous week including their distances and sizes, before choosing which fruit represented the planet and comparing it with our peers.
Following on from this, we then worked in groups to work out a scale model – applying our mathematical knowledge.
Once we had accumulated all of the information, we began to create a scale model of the solar system demonstrating the distances.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:33pm
Over the past two weeks the children have been working hard learning how to write a persuasive letter. Throughout the two weeks, they have gained an understanding of the features and worked on developing their skills which could later be embedded.
Today, after a lesson on editing yesterday, they wrote up their final drafts!
Understanding how to write a simple program
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:32pm
In Computing, we began by discussing the difference between an algorithm and a program.
We discussed how an algorithm is a sequence of instructions (forward, left, forward) needed to complete a task whereas a program is precise instructions needed to complete an algorithm (forward 10, turn left 90 degrees)
During the lesson, we split into two groups. One group worked with myself looking at programming the beet it. We discussed the use of the buttons and the importance of clearing previous instructions as the bee bot retains these. We verbalised the program before inputting them.
Whilst some of us were working with the Beebots, the rest of the children were inputting programs on Purple Mash.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:31pm
This week in Big Question, we looked at the achievements of our peers outside of school. It was great to see so many achievements. We have a: dancer, actor, footballer, a member of brownies, a runner and a keen reader! Well done!
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:26pm
Well done to our Star who has shown determination, resilience and perseverance to all maths challenges with a smile!
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:24pm
In science, we conducted some research into all the planets using a range of sources off the internet and through a range of non-fiction books. We also learned about the background information as to why Pluto was declassified and demoted to a dwarf planet.
Here are some of the interesting facts we learnt today:
– Jupiter has poisonous clouds with drops of acid that would burn your skin.
– Mars has the largest volcano in the Solar System (three times as high as Mount Everest) – Venus is the hottest planet despite Mercury being the closest to the Sun. – Neptune is sometimes further away from the Sun than Pluto.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:23pm
Today in Computing we looked at algorithms (a sequence of instructions or rules that are followed to complete a task).
Firstly, we went outside as ‘Human Robots’, our task was to follow the algorithms presented in the correct way e.g. Forward 5. We discussed what would happen if the algorithms are not presented in the correct manner.
Following on from this, we applied our understanding of algorithms in a computational manner on Purple Mash.
Features of a persuasive letter
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:23pm
Today we worked in pairs to analyse the features of a persuasive letter.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:22pm
We started our new unit of Computing (Computer Science) by completing a challenge.
The children had to try to use code to make their sprite create a rectangle.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:21pm
What a fantastic start to 2020! Thank you to the PTA for paying for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, we all really enjoyed it!
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:19pm
I am so proud of the homework that has been brought in from Doves class this term! Well done for continuing your hard work at home.
Here are a few more examples of the topic homework brought in.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:18pm
Well done to our Star this week. The mini teacher in Doves class and someone who has shone this week in her confidence to take risks.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:17pm
Oh no, what a naughty Elf! Jingle has been trying to climb to the top of the bookshelf, knocking over all of the books and our cacti. He’s even left his food in a heap of mess.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:59pm
Another child working extremely hard on improving his reading skills and achieving a level. Keep it up!
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:59pm
This week, Doves class carried out some Geography fieldwork for Bolton Council at a nearby river. We took a number of measurements whilst we were there in order to work out the amount of water that flowed through the river (total discharge) per cubic meter per second. The council had asked us to monitor this due to the rising number of floods recently.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:57pm
Well done to all these children who have worked extremely hard in producing homework linked to our topic: Water.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:56pm
Well done to our Star this week who has been working hard focusing on individual steps needed to complete a final outcome AND his enthusiasm of course!
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:56pm
Today, we worked on the app IMovie to create a video of ourselves performing our prologues.initially, we watched the prologue of Beauty and the Beast and discussed the use of pictures to create an accurate representation of the mood and expression in our voices to depict emotion. We then chose pictures and recorded our prologues before sharing some with the class.
Healthy and unhealthy lifestyle habits
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:55pm
In French we created cartoon strips showing our healthy and unhealthy lifestyle habits.
We then shared this with peers in our class, practising how to ask the question and how to respond accurately.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:53pm
Today we decorated the school Christmas tree with the baubles that we made in class.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:53pm
WOW! What an amazing start to the Christmas festivities. Thank you so much to Doves Class and their families for their generous donations.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:52pm
As part of our Big Question this week we discussed the different things that we do at The Gates which makes our school unique. We all then chose a word which summarises how we do things at The Gates.
Here are some of our responses:
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:51pm
As part of our Healthy Lifestyles French topic, we learnt about activities we do to stay healthy. We then went round to the classroom asking people ‘Qu’est-ce tu fais pour maintenir ta santé (What do you do to maintain your health?). Recording this on a Tally sheet.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:51pm
Today, we worked in pairs to answer some Fraction calculations applying our understanding of BIDMAS.
Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 2:50pm
Today in English we looked at how to use punctuation to show parenthesis. To help us with this, we looked through existing stories and novels on our bookshelf to identify how they use parenthesis and how often. We magpied the structures to use in our own writing.
