Y2 History
As part of their Toys and Technology learning, Y2 have been exploring how video games have changed over time. They were lucky enough to have some original consoles brought into school, giving them the chance to see firsthand just how much they have evolved. The children discovered that some games were played using discs, others […]
Proud Podium at Thrybergh Primary!
We are incredibly proud of our amazing children who read at home consistently every week throughout last half term – what a fantastic achievement! Your dedication, effort, and love of reading are really shining through. Keep up the brilliant work, and well done, Team Thrybergh! #WeWorkHard
Design Technology in Y1
This half term, Year 1 have been busy designers! Their challenge was to design and make a pencil case from recycled fabric. Each pencil case needed to be the right size to hold 10 pencils, fastened with Velcro, and decorated using scrap fabric. Sewing can be tricky, but the children persevered and worked hard to […]
Maths in Y1
This week, Year 1 have been focusing on their subtraction skills. They have been using number bonds, number lines, and counting back to solve problems. Today, pupils practised finding the difference. They used counters to see how many more were needed and then moved on to solving missing number questions, such as 13 + ? […]
Silverwood Colliery Heritage Group Visit
Recently, Years 4 to 6 were visited by members of the Silverwood Colliery Heritage Group, who came to share memorabilia and stories from the 1984 Miners’ Strike. Among the visitors were former miners and family members of miners, who explained the significance of each item and shared fascinating insights about life during that time. The […]
Design & Technology in Y2
Recently, Y2 have been using their DT skills to design, make, and evaluate their own tooth fairy pouches. They began by exploring what a pouch needs to do and looking at existing designs for inspiration. The children then created their own ideas by drawing and labelling a simple design. They selected suitable materials and used […]
Y2 Writing Skills
Last week, Y2 had some wonderful working partners during their writing lesson! The children worked together in pairs to identify verbs in a text extract. They then created word banks with a wide range of verbs, helping them to choose the most effective words for their own writing. Great work, well done Y2! #WeWorkHard
Y3/4 DT Skills
Last week, Y3/4 learned about workshop safety and practised using saws to cut wood, which are essential skills for their DT project of creating Light-Up Picture Frames. The children approached the task confidently and carefully, developing their practical skills while having fun. Well done, keep up the great work! #WeAreEquippedToLearn
Y5/6 Parachutes
In Science, Year 5/6 have been learning all about forces. After exploring gravity, they have now moved on to air resistance and are developing a strong understanding of how different forces can act against each other. Yesterday, pupils investigated how the size of a parachute canopy affects the time it takes to fall to the […]
Y6 Character Roleplay
To deepen their understanding of the characters in Black Powder by Ally Sherrick, Y6 stepped into the roles of Father Oliver, Tom’s father, and Tom himself. By exploring these characters through drama, pupils were able to better understand their motivations and how they feel about one another. Although some of them found this activity a […]
