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This week in Class 14...Week ending 14.10.22
Date: 13th Oct 2022 @ 6:48pm
This week in Class 14 we have done some super maths learning all about algebra. We have learned how to solve algebraic equations, continue linear sequences using the nth term and how to solve reasoning problems involving algebra. The class have done so well and we are very proud!
In English we have been continuing with our creative writing based on 'The Harmonica'. We were challenged to write in present tense as if we were an inmate in a concentration camp.
We have also finished our Science topic about living things. Class 14 went into the school grounds to identify the different plants and use a classification key.
Great Britain Non Chronological report
Date: 13th Oct 2022 @ 5:51pm
This week Class 8 have been using the IPads to find facts about Great Britain. They made posters to display their facts and have written a non - chronological report on Great Britain for their big write. Well done Class 8!
Date: 13th Oct 2022 @ 4:49pm
Class 9 have been amazing designers this week in their DT lessons. Their task was to create a Greek Temple using boxes and masking tape. You can clearly see what a huge success they had. They also created a digital floor book of their learning with design plans, evaluations, photographs and video. Some children even went home and created their own temple there. Super learning continuing throughout home and school. 
Nursery Weekly Blog WB 10.10.2022
Date: 13th Oct 2022 @ 1:31pm
This week we have had a fantastic week of learning all about 'We're going on a Bear Hunt' We have retold the story in lots of diofferent ways - using actions,a story tray,story maps and on our tummies using giant markers and wallpaper. We all went on a bear hunt, with our map, back pack and binoculars, We had to be VERY brave. We have created bears with paint and playdough and made our own bear cave outside.
We have also started looking for the signs of Autumn and been looking at some of the things we can already see outside that tell us that Autumn is on its way.
Next week it is our Curriculum Week when the whole schools learning will focus on Black History Month. Nursery will be doing lots of Dance Art and Music linked to this - we cant wait!
Class Blog- Week Ending - 14.10.22
Date: 11th Oct 2022 @ 1:00pm
This week in Class 14 we have done some super maths learning all about Fractions. The class have done so well and we are very proud!
In English we have been continuing with our creative writing based on 'Macbeth'. The children in year 5 have a passion for William Shakespeare's work. It is wonderful to see.
In Computing This week we have had a fantastic time developing our stop motion animations.
In Year 6 this week....Week Ending 07.10.22
Date: 7th Oct 2022 @ 8:13pm
Year 6 have had a very busy week! We have started to write our first person narratives based on the story 'The Harmonica'. We explored a range of descriptive features that we could use within our writing. Children also enjoyed using drama to examine how our main character would have felt.
In Maths we have been working hard to find equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages. We have tried really hard learning the new concepts!
To finish the week, Year 6 have had the most amazing poetry week. The children have written some fantastic poems.
Make sure to ask your child what they have been learning this week.
Date: 7th Oct 2022 @ 4:19pm
We have had the most amazing poetry week. The children have written some fantastic poems and loved performing their poetry to Class 12! We hav even used our creativity by starting our art topic: Collage! Look out for more pictures of our completed display!
Nursery Weekly Blog WB 3/10/2022
Date: 7th Oct 2022 @ 1:56pm
This week in Nursery we have been continuing our learning about 'All About Me!'. Our book for this week's learning was 5 Minutes Peace and we found out lots about the Large family and their lives. We played memory games about the things Mrs Large took upstairs and made her favourite food, marmalade on toast - we got to eat it as well.
We have also been doing lots of colour mixing - using our hands to print with primary colours them mixing them together to see what colour we produce.
Some children have also been sharing their family photos with us. It has been lovely to hear them confidently telling us all about the people in their family. We will be carrying on this learning next week if any other families would like to give or send us a photo.
Next week we will be going on a bear hunt with lots of exciting learning inside and out!
Date: 7th Oct 2022 @ 8:26am
This week in topic we used our atlases to look for the seas and oceans that surround the UK.
We worked with our partner and labelled the map of the UK.
Miss Gilmour then challeneged us by asking us to find 10 different rivers that could be found across all four countries of the UK.
We enjoyed using the atlases and were able to find all of the rivers.
We will link our topic lesson to National Poetry day where we will learn about how we can save our oceans by recycling!
HAPPY NATIONAL POETRY DAY!
7.10.22 - Going to school in Bangladesh
Date: 7th Oct 2022 @ 8:13am
During Literacy, the children have been looking at
- How do the children get to school in Bangladesh?
- What type of school is it?
- What do they learn at school?
We talked about which school the children would prefer.
On poetry day on Friday, during literacy the children wrote an acrostic poem about going to school on a school boat.
During Maths this week, the children have been introduced to money.
PLEASE work with your children this weekend on money
- take them to the shop where you could pay with cah
- play shop with the children using your coins at home
Date: 6th Oct 2022 @ 11:36pm
This week Class 4 have done lots of learning!
In Literacy, we continued looking at the story the story The Lonely Beast and we focused on letter writing thinking about the different features!
In Maths, we continued looking at addition looking at number bonds and using the part-whole model.
In Design and Technology, we have really been really excited learning about levers and sliders and have looked at different toys as well as designed our own.
In Computing, we continued to explore Purple mash on the iPads becoming more familiar with the different tools and being able to navigate around it independently to be able to help us when we use it at home.
Overall, we have had a fun and interesting week and are looking forward to Poetry day! :)
Reception Blog- Week Beginning 3.10.22
Date: 6th Oct 2022 @ 9:29pm
This week in reception the children have enjoyed learning about the past. In our English learning we have been looking at the story 'Peepo'. We have been enjoying comparing the rooms in the houses to our own houses and looking closely at the different items that they have in the rooms.
In our maths learning we have been comparing height and length using keywords such as taller and shorter when comparing height and longer and shorter when comparing length.
In our afternoon learning we have enjoyed making a past and present timeline with different items such as toys from the past and present, households items from the past and the present and even pictures of our teachers from the past and the present.
Date: 6th Oct 2022 @ 5:17pm
This half term we have been looking at coding on Purple Mash. We started by learning what an algorithm is and why they are important. We then started looking at creating our own code using collision, timers and different objects.
This week, we have been looking at debugging a program and finding a resolution. We have been extremely resilient and have worked so hard! At home, you could ask your child to share their code with you.
Date: 6th Oct 2022 @ 12:50pm
Year 6 have been learning all about World War 2. They began the topic with a visit from Mr B. They really enjoyed learning about the events thak took place during WW2. We are currently writing in role as evacuees and will move onto exploring propaganda.
Date: 5th Oct 2022 @ 9:07pm
Class 9 have had a super week writing a Greek myth about Theseus and the Minotaur. The childrens' writing was lovely to read and they were all very proud. In PSHE we have been looking at why we need rules, having the right to vote, using our manners and being respectful. The children were creative with their scenarios showing respect to each other. Well done Class 9! Another great week!
Class Blog- Week Ending -07.10.22
Date: 4th Oct 2022 @ 8:45pm
In English, this week, the children have been writting a biography all about William Shakespeare.During their lessons they have been gathering, planning and organising their information. The children have been making sure that they have written in chronological order.
In Maths, the children have been dividing, using the division bracket and have been exploring remainder, The children have inpressed us with knowledge, progress and skills.
Creating sensory toys in Class 3
Date: 2nd Oct 2022 @ 6:45pm
This week we have carried on our learning looking at senses and made some extra special sensory toys using all of the 5 senses. Take a look at out creations below:
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 6:18pm
This week Class 5 had a surprise when they came back into class after break on Monday. In the middle of the floor there was a plant pot with lots of seeds, cabbages, plants and a small creature.
As a class we worked together to figure out which book it might be linked to. After a whole class discussion we realised it was Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter.
We have then spent the week describing Mr McGregor's garden using our super senses, amazing adjectives and superb similies!
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 5:20pm
Class 6 have loved using their coding skills in Computing this week. We have been learning how to use timers to help the magician complete his magic tricks on time. We have been learning how to write code and build this into our algorithms for our programmes.
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 4:25pm
This week in Class 14 we have been learning all about the true story called 'The Harmonica'. We have created our own playscripts which follows the life of a Jewish boy who got taken into the concetration camps, but he had a secret passion that kept him and the other inmates spirits up.
In maths we have been learning all about Fractions - finding equivalent fractions, as well as adding and subtracting fractions too.
During PSHE we explored the importance of manners and courtesy and the effect using your manners has on others.
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 2:34pm
This week in class 3 we have carried on looking at out five senses. The children got the exciting opportunity to create their very own sensory toys. Take a look at some of our creations below...
English- Harry and the Jaggedy Daggers
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 1:59pm
Over the last three weeks class 7 have been looking at the story 'Harry and the Jaggedy Daggers'.
The children have worked really hard to create a setting description, character description and an alternative retell.
During their lessons the children have really impressed Miss Gilmour with their knowledge and vocabulary.
It has been a great start to Year 3 and Miss Gilmour is very excited to see how the children's writing progresses over the year.
Ask your children if they can remember the story we have been reading.
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 12:09am
This week we continued learning about our senses in Science! We got to make sensory toys thinking about all of our different senses - we had lots of fun making them using lots of different materials!
Reception Blog - Week Beginning 26.09.22
Date: 29th Sep 2022 @ 10:53pm
We have had a lovely week in Reception. In our English learning we have been reading a story called 'In Every House on Every Street'. On Monday we were shown a wonder picture of images from our local area. The children were busy acting out different scenes from different rooms in the house. We then drew pictures of what our dream home would be and labelled using our super phonics learning.
In phonics this week we been busy learning some new phonemes and graphemes. We have enjoyed learning the new formation rhymes in handwriting and practicing our oral blending everyday!
In our afternoon learning we have been learning all about Maps, reading the story 'Martha Maps It Out'. We looked at maps of our local area which then inspired us to make our own map using junk modelling resources on the corridor. The children also had a go at making their own maps of the local area, which were fantastic!
Date: 29th Sep 2022 @ 5:07pm
This week the children have made PPT about Greek gods and goddesses. We have been fascinated by some of the things we have found out and the family tree blew our mind! Have a look at one of our slides we have created...
