History in Y5/6
This week, Year 5/6 have been learning about immigration and where people have moved from to live in the UK. They discovered that migration to Britain is not a modern phenomenon and has been taking place for centuries. Working in teams, they ordered key migration events on a timeline to help them understand how movement […]
Y1 Phonics Parent Meeting
This week, Thrybergh Primary hosted a phonics meeting for Y1 parents, where they were invited to find out more about the Year 1 phonics screening check. Mrs Whelpdale explained how the screening is delivered and its purpose. Following the meeting, parents had the opportunity to visit their child’s classroom to observe a phonics lesson in […]
Reading in Y5
Yesterday, Y5 worked hard on a reading comprehension based on ‘Library of Souls’ from The Nowhere Emporium. They practised a range of key skills, including retrieving important information, summarising key events, and making thoughtful predictions about what might happen next. Using their inference skills, they also worked on reading between the lines to uncover deeper […]
Reading in Y2
This week, Year 2 have been practising a new reading strategy called “whisper reading.” They use this technique to help them with unseen comprehension texts. By quietly reading aloud to themselves – sometimes with their fingers in their ears – they can hear their voice more clearly in their head, which helps improve focus and […]
Formal Writing in Y6
This week, Y6 have been learning about levels of formality in their writing. They have been identifying informal language and practising how to adapt it into more formal language when writing short pieces. This required careful thought, as pupils considered whether their word choices were appropriate for a formal audience. A great effort from everyone […]
Maths Volume in Y6
Recently, Y6 have been learning about perimeter, area, and volume. This week, pupils used cubes to create different shapes with the same volume, exploring how the dimensions of a cuboid can change while the overall volume stays the same. They really enjoyed experimenting with different combinations and seeing how their shapes could be adapted. Well […]
Healthy Eating in Y4/5
This week in Science, Y4/5 explored healthy eating by investigating recommended portion sizes for pasta, rice, and sugar. They began by using their prior knowledge and estimation skills to measure out what they thought were appropriate adult portion sizes. After making their predictions, they were shown the actual recommended amounts and compared these with their […]
Maths in Y2
Today in Y2, pupils have been learning how to measure mass and weigh objects using grams. Working in pairs, they showed great teamwork as they explored a range of items and carefully recorded their weights. It was a hands-on lesson that helped build both their understanding and confidence. Well done! #WeAreEquippedToLearn
Attendance Success
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the fantastic attendance achievements of our pupils this term! A huge well done to all the children who earned their Bronze Attendance Award for achieving 100% attendance from January to March – a brilliant accomplishment and a wonderful example of commitment and resilience. We also want to recognise those […]
Y4/5 Easter Bonnets
Year 4 and 5 pupils demonstrated fantastic creativity as they designed and made their own Easter bonnets and baskets for the school competition. Using a variety of colourful materials and imaginative ideas, they carefully crafted unique designs that reflected their personalities. From bright spring flowers to playful Easter themes, each creation showed effort, thought, and […]