Year 1 Computing - Sequencing Algorithms
Jam first or bread first… and does the order really matter? ???????? Year 1 got hands-on with algorithms and sequencing today using Purple Mash, and things got deliciously logical. The children followed step-by-step instructions to make a jam sandwich, spotting quickly that if you get the order wrong, the outcome changes. Sticky proof that computers are very literal. They used picture cards from Purple Mash to sequence the algorithm, tested it in real life, then debugged when things didn’t quite work. Lots of great talk about first, next and finally, plus brilliant perseverance when spreads went astray. Computing, but make it practical, memorable and fun. Exactly how Year 1 should learn
Year 2 - Bounce Back - Resilience
Ever wondered how a "Colour Monster" can help children build life-long resilience? This week, our Year 2 pupils took an exciting step in their wellbeing journey during a ‘Bounce Forward’ workshop led by James from Mind Lancashire. After diving into the story of The Colour Monster to identify and untangle different emotions, the children shared their favourite ways to stay calm and regulated. To celebrate their new skills, everyone got creative by decorating "Crowns of Calm", serving as a colourful reminder that they have the tools to bounce back from any challenge!
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Year 2 - Maths - Making the Same Amount
How many ways can you make £1 using only silver coins? Our Year 2 mathematicians have been busy putting their financial skills to the test this week as they investigated how to make the same amount of money using various combinations of coins. By exploring different ways to reach the same total, the children developed their addition skills and improved their recognition of British currency. From swapping a single 50p piece for five 10p coins to building complex combinations, it was fantastic to see their problem-solving skills in action! The Year 2 Money Challenge! Can your child find different ways to make 20p or 50p using the coins at home? Level 1: Find the fewest number of coins to make the total. Level 2: Find the greatest number of coins to make the total. Extra Challenge: Can they make the amount using only one type of coin (e.g. only 5ps)?
Year 1 - RE - Baptism
Year 1 turned our classroom into a church today! To help us understand the signs and symbols of a Christian baptism, we held our very own ceremony using a doll. ????✨The children took turns playing different roles, including the parents and godparents. It was a wonderful way to explore the theme of 'Belonging' together! ????️???? #Year1 #RELessons #RolePlay #LearningThroughPlay
Year 1 - Road Safety Talk
Year 1 are Road Safety Superstars! Today in PSHE, we practiced the Green Cross Code and talked about how to stay visible and safe near traffic. Amazing focus from everyone involved! #RoadSafety #PSHE #PrimarySchool #Safety
Year 5 English - Investigating Clockwork
Year 5’s English lessons came to life this week as we explored the mechanical mysteries of our class book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. To help us describe the story's famous automaton, we held a Clockwork Investigation lesson. From examining the tiny cogs of wind-up clocks to calibrating pull-back Lego cars, the children explored exactly how stored energy and gears create movement. A huge thank you to Mrs. Thompson for bringing in her collection of mechanical treasures! This hands-on experience has been invaluable, giving the children the "technical talk" they need to make their persuasive and descriptive writing truly shine.
Year 5 Art - Making Visual Notes
Our Year 5 artists have begun a journey into the world of Monotype Printing! We’ve been drawing inspiration from the incredible Kevork Mourad, an artist famous for his unique way of "drawing" into ink to create prints. By watching videos of his process, the class created detailed visual notes to deconstruct how he builds his masterpieces. We learned that unlike other types of printing, a monotype produces a unique, one-off image. The children are now ready to take these professional techniques and apply them to their own creative work. Watch this space for our finished prints!
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Year 4 English - Writing with Adverbs
Year 4 have been working hard this week, learning about the different types of adverbs and how we can include these appropriately in our writing to give more information to the reader. Some of the work produced by Year 4 with the inclusion of adverbs has been rather impressive!
Year 5 Science - Human Model of the Solar System
This term, Year 5 has been heading out of this world to study Earth and Space! We started by looking at two very big words: Geocentric and Heliocentric. Historically, people thought the Earth was the centre of everything (Geocentric). But we discovered that we actually live in a Heliocentric system, where the Sun is the boss and everything orbits around it! To see how this worked, we turned ourselves into a Human Solar System. We had to orbit the Sun while spinning on our own axes at the same time! It was tricky work, especially for our Venus, who had to spin in the opposite direction to everyone else because it rotates 'backwards' compared to Earth! After all that spinning, we sat down to become researchers, creating fact files about amazing celestial bodies like Mars, Jupiter, and the Sun.
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Year 4 Maths Fluency - Creating Challenges
Year 4 continue to work hard on their times tables and have been using dice to create multiplication problems to challenge their partner. It was a fun way to practise our times tables and test our multiplication knowledge!
Year 1 - RE - Baptism
Year 1 turned our classroom into a church today! To help us understand the signs and symbols of a Christian baptism, we held our very own ceremony using a doll. The children took turns playing different roles, including the parents and godparents. It was a wonderful way to explore the theme of 'Belonging' together! #Year1 #RELessons #LearningThroughPlay
Reception- Music-Keep the beat
Our Reception children had a wonderful time exploring the world of rhythm and tempo during their music lesson this week. With bright eyes and listening ears, they practiced the fundamental skill of keeping a steady beat to a variety of catchy tunes and familiar nursery rhymes. Using a mix of clapping, marching, and simple percussion instruments, the children learned to feel the underlying pulse of the music. They experimented with changing their pace to different music. It was a joy to see their coordination and confidence grow as they successfully matched their movements to the rhythm, laying a fantastic foundation for their future musical journey.
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