Year 4 get to do a few different D&T projects each year but making torches is always the most fun. It is amazing what they can do with a plastic bottle, electrical wire and some decorative materials. With each of our Science lessons on electricity, they became quicker at assembling circuits and better at fixing … Read more
The children finished the half term off in style. They finished learning about bees by enjoying some honey sandwiches. The children have thoroughly enjoyed joining in with the Jubilee celebrations. They performed their dance at the Jubilee afternoon perfectly! Then they finished the week by wearing the crowns they had made while having the opportunity … Read more
Our minibeast topic is always such a favourite and inspires fantastic independent learning and questioning from the children. We will be sad to leave minibeasts behind, though we’re sure the children will continue to explore the topic in their own learning during Discover & Do after half term.
Year 5 had a fantastic day using their problem-solving skills to build a bridge for this year’s Knex challenge. To make it even more challenging, the bridge had to be a moving bridge (to allow tall ships to pass through) but stable and strong enough to hold at least 50 grams. After being briefed, the … Read more
Today Oak Class went on a minibeast hunt on the field and in our nature area. The children wrote their own checklists and we found a plethora of little critters. From slugs and snails to beetles and butterflies we found everything on our lists and more. Everyone was excited and it opened great conversations about … Read more
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tea Party We will be holding the tea party for the children on the afternoon of Thursday 26th May. The children will all watch each class or year group perform their dances through the decades. Then, we will have a traditional tea party in class groups, followed by traditional games on … Read more
Last term in DT, Year 6 worked on their sewing skills. We looked at examples of cushion covers and thought about the appearance and function of each one. We assessed different fabrics and learnt how to sew using different techniques. We then had the chance to design and make our own cushion cover, putting our … Read more
During adult directed activities in maths the children have been working on their spatial awareness by rotating and moving shapes to fit spaces or match pictures. They have also been working on their keyboard skills by finding the correct letters to type their name and to do some spellings!
It’s been great being back at school and the children have very quickly settled back into their routines. Here is a selection of photos of how they’ve been keeping themselves busy during Discover & Do over the last 2 weeks… Writing and mark making: the children have been using post it notes to write messages … Read more
