Image of Year 5 English - Freeze Framing Key Scenes from Beowulf
6 Nov

Year 5 English - Freeze Framing Key Scenes from Beowulf

We have been reading the story of Beowulf and Grendal in English, and we had a lot of fun deciding on the key scenes from the story and then using the drama technique of freeze framing to act these scenes out. Can you guess what is happening in each photo?

Image of Year 6 English : Comparing Modern and Classic Texts
6 Nov

Year 6 English : Comparing Modern and Classic Texts

In English Year 6 has analysed front covers and language features to find differences and similarities between classic and modern texts. We were surprised at how similar the language features were in the Wizard of Oz (published in 1900), and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (published in 1997).

Image of Year 6 History: Looking at Viking Sources
6 Nov

Year 6 History: Looking at Viking Sources

In our History lesson, year 6 have been looking at a range of secondary sources, showing artifacts from The Vikings. We used our previous knowledge and critical thinking to evaluate these sources.

Image of Encouraging Children to Choose Respect
6 Nov

Encouraging Children to Choose Respect

Even among adults, it can be all too common to see disputes and differing opinions grow extremely heated, which is rarely helpful to anyone. When emotions run high, it can be easy to forget yourself and perhaps even say something you didn’t mean, hurting feelings or escalating the situation further. For children, it’s just as important to avoid this kind of behaviour whenever possible; without the necessary guidance, however, they could struggle to identify any disrespectful behaviour, let alone recognise what they can do differently. This guide offers you expert advice on teaching children and young people to choose respect when interacting with their peers, helping to create an environment based on empathy and tolerance.

Image of Pre- School- P.E - To Move Safely Into A Space
6 Nov

Pre- School- P.E - To Move Safely Into A Space

In our P.E lesson we have used our imagination to be wizards, creating a magic wand and broom stick. The children moved around the room using the skills we have been learning over the last few weeks. We moved our bodies fast and slow to different movements, crawling, hopping, walking and running making sure to move around the room without bumping into our friends. The children learnt to stop on the spot when the wizard said freeze. We created a magic potion and the children threw in frogs and worms (hoops) to make the potion bubble, bubble, bubble POP!

Image of Pre-School- Fine Motor Skills- Write Dance
6 Nov

Pre-School- Fine Motor Skills- Write Dance

Pre-School have been using their fine motor skills through the Write Dance program, using Ribbons and Chalk to make over and under arch movements.

Image of Year 3 Art - Using Charcoal
5 Nov

Year 3 Art - Using Charcoal

In Art, Year 3 have been discovering the different things they can do with charcoal through gestural mark making.

Image of Year 2 Science - Investigating How Germs Are Spread
5 Nov

Year 2 Science - Investigating How Germs Are Spread

Year 2 took a look at what we do to keep our bodies clean and how germs are spread. We created our own hand washing posters to show our understanding.

Image of Year 2 - PE - Sending and Receiving
5 Nov

Year 2 - PE - Sending and Receiving

In PE we have been developing our skills in sending and receiving a ball by rolling it to a partner or a target.

Image of Year 1 - English - Using Images To Retell A Story
5 Nov

Year 1 - English - Using Images To Retell A Story

Year 1 created a story map of 'Zog'. They then rehearsed retelling the story using a repetitive pattern and adding actions. They enjoyed performing the story for each other.

Image of Year 1 Art and Design - Using Chalk To Develop Our Spiral Drawings
5 Nov

Year 1 Art and Design - Using Chalk To Develop Our Spiral Drawings

Year 1 enjoyed developing their spiral drawings with chalk and pastels.

Image of Year 1 - Music - Tapping a Steady Beat
5 Nov

Year 1 - Music - Tapping a Steady Beat

Year 1 enjoyed using percussion instruments to tap a steady beat to a variety of songs.