This half term in Art, Year 2 have been creating printed dip dyed fabric. They started by making their own printing block out of cardboard and matchsticks. Next they practised printing with their block, experimenting with repeating patterns and rotating the block to create different shapes. Then they dip dyed a piece of fabric to create a tie dye effect. Finally they used their printing block to print onto their fabric. They have all worked so hard and been so creative!
In Science this week, Year 2 have been learning about world habitats. They used fact sheets to research the plants and animal that live in different habitats around the world and then drew a diagram in their book. Some children also chose to include their favourite facts that they had learnt.
Year 6 designed their own board game- the rules, the board, the pieces, and the whole adventure players go on. They had to think about who would play their game and what would make it fun for them. Then they had to sketch different layouts, try out rule ideas, and choose a theme.
Finally, in groups they tested the game, noticing what worked and what didn’t, and use evaluation skills to improve it.
As part of Languages curriculum day, many children from years 1-5 were able to enjoy a fabulous dancing experience with Darren from Dance Days. Some children learned Flamenco while others mastered Brazilian Carnival!
In class, students learned about the history of these dances and the countries they come from. Learning about new cultures can be so much fun!
Year 5 have been exploring architecture. They had the question ‘dream big or small’ to think about.
Using different join techniques they designed and created their own houses.
Have a look at their creations- lots of grit and determination was shown when things didn’t quite go to plan!
Every single child in Year 6 has worked tirelessly during their SATs, this week. They came in everyday with smiles on their faces (perhaps smelling the breakfast!) ready to take on the challenge. It was a pleasure to see everyone working hard, and feeling so confident in themselves after making so much progress from the start of the year. Doing every past paper, attending booster groups and constantly pushing to get better.
It was very reassuring to hear many of them saying it was ‘easy’ as they left, a testament to how well prepared they were.
We’re so proud of all your efforts, as you should you, and hope you enjoyed the pizza!
Congratulations, Year 6⭐
We shared this poem with our Year 6s in Year Group assembly- a good reminder!
SATs don’t measure sports, SATs don’t measure art,
SATs don’t measure music, or the kindness in your heart.
SATs don’t see your beauty, SATs don’t know your worth,
SATs don’t see the reasons you were put upon this earth.
SATs don’t see your magic, how you make others smile,
SATs don’t time how quickly you can run a mile.
SATs don’t hear your laughter, or see you’ve come this far,
SATs are just a tiny glimpse of who you really are.
So sitting at your table, with a pencil and your test,
Remember SATs aren’t who you are, remember you’re the best!
This week the Year 2 children have taken a trip to the Queen’s Hill Titanic Museum. They were learning all about why more people were not saved and had 6 investigation stations to help them find out more information. Once they had investigated all of the reasons and completed the activities they then wrote a list of everything they had discovered.
This half-term we have been learning about pitch. We have explored high and low pitch and used a game of “Do, Re, Mi” with actions to represent higher and lower sounds. The children then explored using musical notes and they have been learning how to play a song “Frere Jacques” on the xylophones.
Last week we had a mysterious glittery shoe turn up in Reception with the name Cinderella written inside! The children made lost and found posters around the school to search for the owner of the shoe, asked grown ups in school for their shoe size and did lots of princess themed activities. At the end of the week Cinderella surprised the children and they were very excited to return her shoe!
Year 5 welcomed some visitors into school today to talk all about rivers.
They were able to explore different flood walls, dams and try their best to stop flooding in a model village.
Everyone had so much fun and we are proud of how all children engaged with the session.
