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Date: 10th Jul 2021 @ 11:06am
As the children in Learning Base 2 will be in the same classroom in September, they have looked at their classroom setting and displays and decided how they would like to adapt and improve it.
Ask your child what fantastic ideas they had to further improve their classroom.
Ask your child what buildings they wanted to see on the writing working wall.
Castles dragons and knights in Class 4.
Date: 9th Jul 2021 @ 7:30pm
This week in C4 we have been busy doing our DT unit on Castles. We started by looking at different types of castles and their structures and designs. We were even able to names the different parts of a castle such as a battlement, drawbridge, moat, dungeons, turret and many more.
The children had a go at designing their own castles. And then in small groups helped each other to make one of the designs. As a team they used many skills of designing, cutting, sticking, colouring and painting.
When finished, the children evaluated their design, looking at what they had learnt, what went well and what they would do better next time.
Date: 9th Jul 2021 @ 4:37pm
This week as part of our DT learning we have been making our very own castles.
The children got the chance to design their castle structures carefully, before working in groups to construct and decorate their designs, really bringing them to life using paint and a range of different materials.
We were so impressed with some of the finished pieces and how much effort the children put into their work.
On Friday we then evaluted our designs, thinking about what went well, as well as what we would do better next time.
Date: 9th Jul 2021 @ 7:48am
Class 8 have been doing super learning at home this week. Lots of Purple Mash activities - we will be the best spellers in the school after all these spelling tasks! We have shown great comprehension skills using Serial Mash and shown our understanding of some tricky time telling. See below for an example of the high standard of learning the children are doing at home.
What a fantastic attitude to learning. :)
Date: 6th Jul 2021 @ 12:55pm
This week the children have had the opportunity to design and make their own beach bags. They started by looking at a range of different bags and and carrying out some research. Next they used their findings from their research to design their own beach bag and then moved on to making them or transferring their designs on to pre made bags. Finally they finished with an evaluation of their work. Below are some pictures of the work the children have done over the last week. We are so proud of them.
Date: 5th Jul 2021 @ 12:59pm
In Reception we started doing lots of fantastic learning about The Rainbow Fish. The children have been sequencing the story and thinking about the characters we read about. We did lots of thinking about the choices that the Rainbow Fish made and if we would do the same.
In Maths we have been doing lots of tricky learning about problem solving. The Cheeky Kangaroo came and stole some things from our board and we had to work out what he had take!
We also used the books Harry and his Bucketful of Dinosaurs and Mr Gumpys Outing to help us with our learning.
Date: 4th Jul 2021 @ 6:49pm
The children looked at the pobble picture ' the elephant with the suitcase'.
The children decided what they would have in their suitcase in they went on holiday or travelled somewhere. They drew the objects abd wrote the name of the object.
In maths, the children recapped on o'clock times and learnt to tell 1/2 past times.
Date: 2nd Jul 2021 @ 10:54pm
Class 4 have been investigating materials in science this week. We wanted to find a material that is waterproof and could be used to make a rain coat for our class teddy Simon.
We experimented with wool, cotton and a plastic sheet. Before we tested the materials we made a prediction, where we tried to guess which material would actually be waterproof. We made sure that our test was fair by using the same amount of water for the same amount of time with each material.
We had a great time putting the materials on Simon and testing them out.
By the end of the experiment, we found out that if Simon’s coat was made of cotton or wool, he would get very wet. The material that was best at keeping Simon dry was the plastic sheet. So this material would be good to make a raincoat.
Date: 2nd Jul 2021 @ 7:02pm
This week in class 3, we came in on Monday morning to find a mysterious box of dragon eggs in our classroom, which has been making lots of noise over the weekend.
The children were so inspired by this that they created and designed their very own dragon eggs, and amazing dragons. From this we created a story opener all about them, describing what they looked like and where they lived including lots of fantastic adjectives.
In science we took part in another exciting science experiment, investigating which materials were waterproof and which were not. The children made some super predictions and enjoyed recording their findings as a group.
We have worked so hard this week as a class, and we can't wait to see what the final two weeks together will bring.
Date: 2nd Jul 2021 @ 1:49pm
Year 6 have worked hard in completing their rising stars this week and have been very pleased with how they have done. The have also started filming their leavers assembly and have been reflecting on their year. We have thought about what we have enjoyed, what we have learnt and then though about what we want to achieve next year.
Date: 2nd Jul 2021 @ 12:20pm
Class 8 have been reading Julia Donaldson books this week. We have been comparing them and swapping them with friends.
"I really like the way they rhyme" - Fatima
"I like the way they have glitter on the pages" - Zara
"I noticed that in every Axle Sheffler book has a picture of the Gruffalo in it" - Zak
"I enjoyed it when we switched books with a friend" - Hafsah.
Date: 30th Jun 2021 @ 8:38am
Class 9 have been working very hard this week. They have been practising for the Shakespeare Festival and they have been tackling the Rising Star Assessments.
All of the children have worked incredibly hard and they have put in 100% effort. I am proud of them.
Summer 2 Wk 4 Y1 Home Learning
Date: 27th Jun 2021 @ 3:36pm
Learning - week ending 25th June
Date: 27th Jun 2021 @ 2:37pm
The children have done some lovely social learning this week. They are all developing in their social interaction and communication skills with each other. The children throughout the week are helping each other, sharing the resources and starting to consider each others point of view and ideas.
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 10:58pm
This week in Base 1 we have been learning about animals we find in the garden. The children have really enjoyed getting creative making caterpillar and butterfly pictures.
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 7:00pm
In PSHE lessons this week, Class 4 have been doing life cycles. The lesson helped the children to start to understand the life cycles of animals and humans and changes that happen as we grow. We played the game ‘Find your pair’ where children had a picture card and they had to find their pair for example, the baby kitten and the adult cat were a pair. The children discussed the changes the pairs went through to become adults. The children also worked together to sort the life cycles of the butterfly and the frog.
In the Reflection Puzzle Piece children drew a picture of one thing they liked about being their current age and completed their sentence: ‘When I grow up, I want to be...’ It was great to see that many of the children were very creative with what they wanted to be.
Does it sink or float? - Class 3's super scientists
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 4:38pm
This week in class 3 we have been learning all about materials in science. As a class we did a group experiment where we explored which materials would sink, and which would float. We made super predictions before and after our experiment and recorded what we found. Have a look at some of our pictures below.
In maths we have been looking at multiplication and division. The children have been using a range of practical and pictorial equipment to support them with their learning. We were so impressed with how hard the children have worked this week.
Well done Class 3 for another super week in school!
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 4:36pm
Class 8 have been learning how to write a tourist information leaflet about the area of the Mayan Civilisation. We were amazed by their ability to create the layout independently and to use the style of language suitable for this. Take a look at the photograph to see just what super stars Class 8 are!![IMG_0162[1].JPG](/uploads/533/images/IMG_0162[1].JPG)
This week we've been learning about this week...Farm animals
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 4:32pm
This week we've been learning about Farm animals! We read a story called 'The little red hen' which was about lazy farm animals who would not help the hen make bread. We looked at videos about how bread is made and how the farmer collects the wheat.
In the painting area we painted pictures of hen using the correct colours. We also used cotton woll to paint picture of sheep.
In family group activities we looked at the jobs the farmer has to do and where the different foods come from!
We drew pictures of the farm animals and began to sound out how to write them.
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 12:17pm
Year 4 have had another busy and fun filled week.
This week we have been busy learning about time, we have converted analogue into digital time and created our own school timetable. Why not test your childs knowledge of time at home?
For English this week the children have created factual booklets based on the Vikings, how amazing and informative they all were!
I hope you all have a lovely weekend and enjoy the upcoming sunshine.
Mrs Khalil and Miss Cummins
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 12:13pm
This week year 6 have been imaging they are Shackleton and writing in his diary. We thought about how we can make our writing less formal than last week using words like lads, mates and graft. We have done some brilliant Graffiti art, using an online graffiti generator. Both Year 6 classes have now taken part in a football tournament, which they very much enjoyed.
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 11:35am
This week we have been learning all about- William Shakespeare's - A Midsummer Night's Dream.
This play is a comedy written by William Shakespeare c. 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta.
The children have been researching the story, acting and directing scenes from the story. The children have been amazing !
Reception Weekly Blog WB 21.6.2021
Date: 25th Jun 2021 @ 11:08am
This week we have continued our learning about sea creatures. We have devised some riddles to give clues about a sea creeature and we guessed which animal it was - there were some tricky clues!
In maths we have been learning about odd and even numbers - looking at putting sets of objects into pairs and seeing if there are any left over. It is tricky learning!
In our garden the bean plants are getting really tall now and the carrot seedlings have poked through the soil. We have planted strawberries too. Lots of children say that the sunflower plants that were sent home as seeds at Easter are getting REALLY tall now - we would love to see some phtos of them on Seesaw!
Date: 23rd Jun 2021 @ 10:57am
This week the children in Class 5 have been learning all about the Seaside in the Past. They had a look at different entertainment and actvities that happened at the seaside years ago. They watched a Punch and Judy show and found it hilarious! As part of our Literacy we took part in drama actvities to create our own puppet shows then looked at a variety of scene from Punch and Judy shows and added in our own speech. Later in the week we created our very own Punch and Judy scene and turn our ideas into a playscript.
Below is some of the work we have done this week for you to look at, we are very proud of what we have created!
Date: 21st Jun 2021 @ 4:04pm
Class 12 took part in a school linking project last week with Mayfield Primary School. We created a joint poem with the their year 5 class and also completed some fantastic artwork that will be going on display in Gallery Oldham.
This is the poem that they created.
Linking Schools Poem:
Who are we and how do we live together?
We live in a town called Oldham, where we have treasured memories, have a proud history of art and leisure, do bungee jumping and cliff climbing with friends, don’t judge others, and have fantastic places to go for walks with our family.
We are caring, nice, sweet and kind, passionate, helpful and make good choices to help others, and welcoming to everyone.
We soar to the skies and believe, achieve and succeed; we learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow.
And in this perfect place are happy people who live their lives to the fullest; lots of landscapes, rivers and mountains; peace and harmony, opportunities to develop and achieve anything you want, delicious food and colourful roads, love and affection, clean streets that are litter free, and beautiful skies and people.
We keep it beautiful by reducing the amount of waste, reusing items when we can and recycling, keeping it tidy, staying clean and helping poor people.
Our Oldham is amazing because of its unique people and different cultures, special because our nature thrives, and our Oldham is the heart of us.
By Mayfield Primary and Greenhill Academy Year 5
