Holly and Cedar’s trip by Sonika Holly and Cedar class went on a school trip to Mountfitchet Castle. First we all went on a coach, it was fast like the wind. Also we had to go in pairs on the coach and I sat with Ava. It took us one hour to get there. When … Read more
Holly class and Cedar class were all achievers this week for their excellent sculptures. In Art, we have been looking at the work of Henry Moore and how he uses natural shapes to create simplified sculptures. We made shapes using our bodies, photographed them and used these to sketch out some ideas. Then we shaped … Read more
Over the past few weeks, Holly class have been investigating different types of seeds. First, we studied different varieties of seeds looking closely at the different sizes, shapes, textures and colours. We learnt about seed dispersal and how seeds are carried away from their parent plants in different ways – by the wind, by water, on … Read more
Holly and Cedar class made their own healthy breakfasts today. Today we were learning about healthy eating and which ingredients we could include to make a healthy breakfast. We learned that fruit is healthy because it contains lots of vitamin C, yoghurt is good for our bones as it has calcium in and granola gives … Read more
On Wednesday 28th February 2018 Holly Class performed an Assembly about World Book Day. They spoke beautifully. They were loud and clear and even the Year 6s at the back could hear them! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yW576UyoHTA" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Holly had a fantastic time dressing up as their favourite book characters for World Book Day. Photos to follow
Holly and Cedar have been learning about Mexico in their geography lessons. They have learned about the capital city Mexico City and a tiny village called Tocuaro.They have learned about the Mexican way of life and how it differs to ours. As part of this work the children tried some Mexican food. They tasted cheese … Read more
Holly class have been investigating houses in their D&T lessons. Using the 3 Little Pigs as inspiration, the children built houses made of straw, sticks and bricks. These houses were teasted for strength against the might of the Big Bad Wolf ( the classroom fan!) The children had to work in groups to design and … Read more
We completed 5 activities in small groups focusing on what materials were made from and their properties. We really enjoyed the investigation to find the best curtains for the 3 Little Pigs house!
In Holly class this term we are learning about habitats as part of our science work. We headed into the nature area at school to see what minibeasts we could find. Holly class made great detectives! We hunted under logs, in leaves, on branches, under pots, under benches and in the ground. We found: flies, … Read more
