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Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:39pm
Owls Class didn’t realise that hopping would be so challenging.
They showed good resilience during the lessons and didn’t give up.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:38pm
This term in Art we will be practising our painting skills ready to create a Hot and Cold Painting in the style of Mexican Folk Art.
The children enjoyed colour mixing last week. This week they have explored making shades and tones of primary colours .
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:37pm
In maths we have started a new topic on fractions. We worked practically so we could understand how to share and group equally.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:34pm
Today we performed the recount we have learnt in front of the other KS1 classes. We did such a brilliant job that we invited Mrs Forshaw to come and watch us perform again! She was very impressed!
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:33pm
Well done for reading 4 times this week and enjoy your new book!
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:32pm
A member of the Owl Class received the Headteacher’s Award this week for working really hard in maths and making super progress!
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:32pm
Well done for your wonderful enthusiasm and for teaching Miss Whalley and Mrs Handley something new every day!
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:31pm
In English we are learning to write a recount. Today we have used the Talk 4 Writing technique to hlp us remember a recount that has been written by someone else. We drew pictures over important words and then out actions to them.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:29pm
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: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:27pm
This week’s star of the week was a fantastic support during our nativity – he was a whizz on the music machine and made sure everything ran smoothly.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:16pm
As part of our Art topic we have been creating a piece of Art in the style of William Morris using the technique Batik. This is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to a fabric. We applied the wax this week and painted the background using dye.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:16pm
Well done to this superstar for moving up a level on his reading solutions! Keep it up!
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:15pm
We have had more fantastic homework brought in this week! A poem, a drawing and two models of the Titanic! I’ve been so amazed by the quality of the homework!!
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:14pm
A huge well done to everyone in Year 5 for contributing so brilliantly in our Harvest assembly today. The children sang brilliantly and everyone spoke their lines clearly and confidently in front of the whole school. Thank you also to all the parents who attended and for all the generous donations we received. All the items will be passed on to Urban Outreach who will distribute them to those in need in our local communities.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:14pm
Well done to our Star of the Week last week, who has shown great maturity and developing confidence. Keep it up!
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:12pm
I am so super proud of all the homework that has been brought in throughout this term. Here are examples of more brought in this week. We have: an exceptional drawing, an amazing model of the Titanic and Iceberg, super research of the wealthiest man on the ship and a great, detailed map showing the journey of the Titanic.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:11pm
Yesterday, we attended the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool as a link to our topic work on the Titanic. Inside the museum, we explored various sections, detailing facts and statistics from the very start of the Titanic, looking at the links to Liverpool, right up to how we remember the passengers and the Titanic now.
We then took part in a workshop called ‘Voyage Discovery’ this was a unique learning opportunity whereby children were presented with a range of objects which could be handled, tried out, worn and even smelt! They were also given the opportunity to discuss and take part in dramatisations about the ship, exploring experiences associated with it.
We had a great day and learnt so much!!
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:10pm
The Titanic topic has been an amazing opportunity for us to learn about the historical disaster. We’ve learnt so much and the children continue to go above and beyond in learning more and showcasing their understanding.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:10pm
Wow! We have had a range of amazing Topic homework brought in! From informative posters, to boarding passes, drawings, biographies of passengers and a news broadcast. Well done to those who brought something in and thanks for the help at home!
Remember we still have two more weeks left!!
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:08pm
In Big Question this morning, we looked at what we like to do outside of school. Some children brought in certificates and medals and explained how they achieved them.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:07pm
Doves class and Mr Kendal had a really enjoyable afternoon on Tuesday 2nd October when they conducted friction experiments. The children worked brilliantly in groups of three to try and discover how much friction their shoes created when pulled along different surfaces. The weather was great but there were still some cold feet after the experiment! Well done Doves.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:06pm
Today we were lucky enough to have the Fire Service visit us. They came to discuss how to stay safe on Halloween and Bonfire night.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:05pm
As part of our UKS2 curriculum bingo, Dove Class watched parts of the The Rugby World Cup game between England and USA.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:03pm
Today, we became the passengers on board the RMS Titanic. We each received a boarding pass with the name of a real life passenger and their class. We watched video clips showing us the the difference between an evening in 1st class compared to 3rd class whilst learning about their use of facilities and their living conditions.
Through the use of drama and role play we experienced the different attitudes between classes, learning that the needs of the 1st class were always catered for.
Date: 11th Mar 2020 @ 2:02pm
Well done to those who prepared and confidently delivered a speech on why they should represent the children at The Gates at school councillor. The teachers were super impressed with the hard work that went into all the speeches.
