Pre-School-Expressive Art And Design-Making Skeletons
On the workshop table, the children have been busy creating their own skeletons. They used cotton buds to represent the bones and practised their gluing and sticking skills to assemble their designs. This activity was a fun way to help them see what our bodies look like beneath the skin and to understand that everyone has a skeleton.
Year 4 Science - Sound and Vibrations
Year 4 experimented with different sounds in this week's Science lesson, finding out what varies different aspects of sound, such as volume and pitch. It was a very noisy lesson, but lots of fun and learning took place throughout the different activities!
Year 6: Maths - Fractions
In maths year six have been learning how to add and subtract fractions with different denominators. They have focused on finding the LCM to solve calculations. L.O: To add and subtract fractions.
Year 4 DT - Evaluating Biscuits
Year 4 have begun their new DT topic this half term and we started by evaluating existing biscuits. As you can imagine, this lesson was a winner with the pupils as they got to try lots of different types of biscuits!
Nursery - P.E - Stepping Stones
In this week's PE lesson, the children focused intently on the core skill of balancing, inspired by the part of our class story where characters must cross the bottom of a waterfall by balancing on rocks. To recreate this challenge, Nursery class were provided with a variety of stepping stones of different shapes, sizes, and textures. The main objective was for the children to maneuver across the stones without falling into the imaginary "water." This required them to use gross motor movements to step carefully up and down and constantly adjust their balance. They did a brilliant job adapting their steps to the different heights and surfaces, demonstrating growing awareness of body control and spatial awareness. This challenging activity successfully developed their stability and coordination on various terrains.
Reception - RE - Special Times
In RE this week, Reception have been learning about special places. We looked at Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 (The Scroll) and talked about what makes certain places special to us. The children then created their own beautiful scrolls — a lovely reminder that every moment has its own meaning and time.
Reception - Maths - Shape Detectives!
This week in Reception we’ve been learning all about shapes! We went on a circle hunt around school and spotted circles everywhere — wheels, pizzas, clocks, and more. We talked about how a circle is a continuous curve with no corners, and the children loved finding examples in their environment. We definitely had some brilliant shape detectives on the case!
Year 5 Science - Exploring Transparency
Year 5 deepened their understanding of materials in Science this week by exploring transparency. We learned that a transparent material allows light to pass straight through, enabling clear vision. To investigate this concept, students conducted a practical experiment: using a light meter and a torch, they tested a variety of objects to accurately classify them as transparent, translucent (allowing some light through), or opaque (blocking all light).
Year 5 Maths - Recognising Equivalent Fractions
Year 5 cemented their understanding of equivalent fractions through a highly engaging, practical game. Working in pairs, students used two dice to randomly generate fractions, with their partner then challenged to quickly create a correct equivalent. This activity proved successful not only in generating many examples but also in allowing the children to peer-assess each other's work, providing instant feedback and solidifying their conceptual grasp of fraction equivalence.
Year 6: Geography - Population
In Geography year 6 have started their unit learning about population. This week we learnt about population density, and looked at different countries around the world and their population density. L.O: To understand population density.
Reception- Music- Festival of Diwali
Our Reception children have been exploring a vibrant and exciting cultural festival called Diwali, and it's been an absolute blast! Diwali is often called the Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of people around the world. It’s a time of great joy, sparkling lights, delicious food, and wonderful music. We wanted our little learners to experience this joy, not just by seeing pictures, but by feeling the music and moving their bodies! We started by listening to some beautiful and lively Indian music. It was so different from some of the songs we usually sing – with new instruments and exciting rhythms! The children described it as "bouncy," "happy," and even "making me want to jump!" This is such an important part of learning about other cultures – understanding that music sounds different all over the world, and each style has its own special feeling. To help us connect with the music and express ourselves, we brought out a magical basket of scarves and ribbons! These weren't just any scarves; they were bright, colourful, and so silky to touch. The children absolutely loved using them to dance. We talked about how the lights of Diwali flicker and dance, and how fireworks sparkle and explode in the sky. Then, we tried to make our scarves and ribbons do the same thing!
Year 4 Music - Making The Sounds Of A Rain Storm
Year 4 music students brought the sounds of a rainstorm to life! After watching an orchestra video that demonstrated how to create rain effects using only their hands, the class worked in groups. They began slowly and quietly, gradually building the intensity and speed of the storm with actions like finger clicks, claps, and jumping. The piece progressed from a gentle shower to a loud, quick downpour.
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