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Y5 D&T
This week in DT, we have been investigating different cam mechanisms in preparation for our cam toy project. We needed to show real grit and determination and great teamwork skills to discover which cams would be the most effective. We are really looking forward to the design and make activities over the next few weeks.
Diwali
Reception have been learning about the festival ‘Diwali’. We learnt about how people celebrate Diwali with fireworks and food. We made Diva lamps using salt dough and created firework pictures too!
Remembrance Assembly
Our Year 6 pupils led a wonderful Remembrance assembly today featuring songs, artwork and poetry. We were joined by Mr Fraser and Mr Honour, who also shared insights about their medals from military service.
Wanted: Penguin!
On Wednesday, Year 1 had a mystery visitor in their classrooms… After checking the CCTV, we discovered it was a penguin! Children completed evidence forms and Wanted posters in Busy Time. If you have any information on the penguin’s whereabouts, please contact the school office!
Year 3 Science
Year 3 enjoyed beginning their new topic on forces and magnets. They learnt about the 2 different poles and what a magnetic field was.
Remembrance Art
Year 6 have produced some beautiful ‘Pointillism’ poppies this week in response to Remembrance. After carefully sketching their poppy outline, children used cotton buds to create the dotted effect. Many people choose to wear a poppy in November for Remembrance Day to show respect for the people who died fighting in the First World War and … Read more
Viking Day Y5
On Monday, we enjoyed our Viking Day. Our visitors from Jormungand Reenactment gave us lots of information about the Vikings which will be useful for our topic throughout the term. We got to ask lots of questions and handle some Viking artefacts which was great fun. We also explored Viking shields, practised drawing snakes and serpents … Read more
Y1 – Sketchbooks
This week Year 1 drew in their sketchbooks for the first time. They were encouraged to put themselves on the page. Children used pens, pencils and crayons to draw things that matter to them and decorate it in a way that made it completely theirs. Each one was completely unique and we think it’ll be … Read more
