The artist Picasso visited school today and shared his life story and some of his paintings. The day started with an assembly for the whole school when Picasso gave us lots of information about how he had painted from an early age and sold his first painting at the age of 5. After the assembly … Read more
Over the last two days, the pupils in both Key Stages have been working with an artist and today was our turn to learn about the life and work of Picasso. For the first part of the day, we ‘met’ Picasso and learned about his life, and the things that influenced his work. It was … Read more
In RE, we have been looking at the story of Esther, and also how the Jewish religion celebrates this with the festival of Purim. As part of the festival, some Jews make Hamantaschen which are a type of fruit filled ‘biscuit’. The word Hamantaschen is a Yiddish word which means ‘Haman’s pockets’.
The pupils in Class 5/6M are currently looking at how light travels and how we see things as part of their Science work. They have been doing a number of different experiments showing how light travels in a straight line and also how it is reflected off shiny surfaces. One of the most interesting experiments, … Read more
As part of the Hitchin Rugby Club community programme, we have been given some tag rugby coaching sessions. The two 5/6 classes were due to receive four sessions each, but because of the snow it has been reduced slightly! We still hope to be able to get two more sessions in before half term. Adam, … Read more
As part of the Hitchin Rugby Club community programme, we have been given some tag rugby coaching sessions. The two 5/6 classes were due to receive four sessions each, but because of the snow it has been reduced slightly. Adam, our coach, can be seen in these photographs reminding the pupils about the basics. It … Read more
Some Homework! I am sure you will all get bored (or cold) at some point playing in the snow and so here a couple of things to keep you going: 1. Technology: We are going to start designing our bridges in Technology on Friday. What I would like you to do is to follow up … Read more
The pupils in Class 5/6M had a morning of Indoor Athletics coaching in anticipation of this year’s competitions. Two local coaches, Connor and Lucy, came in as part of the Schools Sports Partnership and gave the pupils the opportunity to practise the different events that will feature in the local and regional rounds. Although we … Read more
The pupils in Class 5/6D had a morning of Indoor Athletics coaching in anticipation of this year’s competitions. Two local coaches, Connor and Lucy, came in as part of the Schools Sports Partnership and gave the pupils the opportunity to practise the different events that will feature in the local and regional rounds. Although we … Read more
In Religious Education, we have been looking at the story of Esther, and also how the Jewish Religion celebrates this with the festival of Purim. As part of the festival, Jews make Hamantaschen which are a type of fruit filled ‘biscuit’. The word Hamantaschen is a Yiddish word which means ‘Haman’s pockets’. Hamantaschen are also … Read more
