More Reading Champions
Reading Champions in Year 2
We have had the pleasure of listening to more reading champions discussing why they choose the books they have read, as well as what encourages them to read more at home.
We have also been able to listen to Mr Banks continue his reading of the 'Magic Faraway…
St George's Day Writing!
Today Year 3 have been learning about St George and have been using the story about ‘St George and the Dragon’ to improve their writing. Children had to use a range of different sentence starters and structures to describe in detail a specific part of the story. Below are some examples of the…
Willow Story Telling Domes
It's lovely to see all the willow beginning to grow, and Year 3 are the first class to use the willow domes.
Let's hope the sun continues to shine so more children will get the opportunity to go outside and learn in the willow domes.
French in Year 6
Friday afternoon became French afternoon for Year 6 this week. Mrs O'Hanlon loved speaking to the pupils in French this afternoon and wanted to say "Well done on being so brave and having a go!"
Dinosaur discovery in Reception Class
Take a look at all the exciting learning happening in Reception Class this term! The children are really enjoying our new Dinosaur theme.
Learning about 'texture' and 'tempo' in music.
Today Year 3 have been learning about tempo and texture in music. Children listened to the Coldplay song ‘Sky full of Stars’ and discussed the different instruments we could hear in the song and how together they created texture. Then we discussed what tempo and made out own beats using different…
Reading Champions - Year 5
We have had a lot of Reading Champions in Year 5 this week. Well done to all the children who have read sections of their favourite stories to the rest of class.
Some more children have already volunteered for next week.
RE in Year 2
It was lovely to see Year 10 students and teachers from Parklands in school this week, working with our Year 2 children to teach them more about Christianity and other religions.
It was a very practical afternoon, with a range of activites which the pupils from Parklands had planned…
DT- Textiles
WWBBA: Textiles
S.C: I can understand a need for seam allowance.
This week in Silver Birch Class we have been involved in some DT work, with the focus on looking at a line stitch/running stitch. Using wool, needles and material we praticed this skill.
Well done to Amy. She tried so hard…
Dragon Eggs
There have been strange eggs found in our garden area. Have we had a visit from a dragon?
RE Workshop
This afternoon Year Two were visited by some of the RE champions form Parklands to take part in an RE workshop. They had 6 stations and each station looked at different aspects of Christianity and other religions. The students planned activities that really engaged the children and all that took…
Balanceability Club has started!
This week Year One children have started Balanceabilty Club. Using balance bikes is a great way for children to learn to ride a bike without stabilisers. Children who have attended the club were the first children to use the new balance bikes and track on the infant playground and they had a great…