Geography Research in Y4/5
Recently, Year 4/5 have been combining their Computing and Geography skills to research their upcoming trip to Longshaw Estate. They used the internet to find out more about the location, its landscape, wildlife and geographical features. Pupils also practised using search engines safely and selecting useful, reliable information from different sources. They recorded their findings […]
Flexible Partitioning in Y4/5
Recently, Year 4/5 have been learning about flexible partitioning in Maths. Using Dienes, the children built numbers and explored different ways of partitioning the same number. They moved the hundreds, tens and ones to create different combinations while keeping the total value the same. They then recorded their different ways of partitioning numbers using numerals. […]
Artist Study in Y2
This term, Year 2 are studying Canadian artist Linda Lang, who is known for her paintings of the Arctic and uses her artwork to raise awareness of climate change. After looking closely at the colours used in her artwork, the children experimented with mixing their own colours to create and complete their own colour wheels. […]
Mystery Letter in Y3/4
On Tuesday, there was plenty of excitement in Year 3/4 when the children received an urgent mystery letter from Mrs Lambchop, describing a very unusual morning accident. The children put on their detective hats to investigate the scene, gather clues and map out the story. This was an exciting way to develop their storytelling skills […]
Y6 Painting
This week, Y6 have been developing their colour blending skills, experimenting with mixing different shades and tones before beginning their full paintings. It was fantastic to see such excellent listening and brilliant paired work throughout the session. Well done, Year 6! #WeAreEquippedToLearn
Hockey Skills in Y6
Year 6 have been developing their hockey skills in PE! They have been learning how to hold the hockey stick with the correct grip, as well as practising stopping and passing, dribbling and tackling. The children are also working hard to build their stamina throughout each lesson. It has been fantastic to see such a great […]
Sentences in Y1
Recently, Y1 have been working really hard on their dictated sentences! A dictated sentence helps children practise the graphemes they have learned in phonics. First, they listen carefully to the sentence, count the words and then work hard to hold the sentence in their minds while they write it. It has been fantastic to see […]
Football Skills in Y4/5
This term, Year 4/5 have been working on their football skills. They began by working in pairs, focusing on passing and controlling the ball accurately. The children worked brilliantly together, taking turns, encouraging one another and supporting their partners. It was lovely to see them building their confidence and teamwork while developing their football skills. Well […]
Science in Y4/5
This week in Science, Y4/5 started learning all about the main parts of the eye and how they help humans see. They worked in pairs to read information about the different parts of the eye and what each part does. They learnt that light enters the eye through the cornea and pupil, passes through the […]
Narrative Structure in Y6
In Year 6, pupils have been learning about narrative structure, exploring how events are sequenced using picture cues. They then worked with partners to retell their own stories, using creative and descriptive language to discuss what might happen next. It was fantastic to see such thoughtful ideas and brilliant teamwork throughout the lesson. Well done, […]