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Reception: First Aider Visit
We had the pleasure of welcoming Marion into our class today. Marion has trained all of our staff to be first aiders and the children were also taught some basic first aid. They were taught why first aiders wear gloves, when to apply a plaster, how to put a bandage on and how to put somebody into the recovery position. Thank you so much for teaching us Marion, we learnt lots.
Year 6 - Class Worship
In class worship, year 6 discussed the question: is it important to feel proud of where we come from? The children discussed their opinions on this, which led into thinking about whether we actually are proud of where come from and why. We then discussed why some people may not feel welcome in their community and how this could be rectified. Lastly, we linked this back how the Bible tells us that everyone has a special place in the world and that it is important for everyone to feel welcome, respected and valued.
Whole School Worship - The Widow’s Offering
Today in our Collective Worship we acted out the Bible story of the Widow’s Offering. Mr Norris kindly acted in the role of Jesus, and we had 4 children from across Years 4 and 5 acting as the money givers. Each person acted out sharing a small portion of their wealth to charity, and then a poor widow came along and donated two coins. Jesus explained that the widow gave the most because she gave all she had. We all spent time reflecting on how we could give to others during Lent. Some ideas were we could take part in the Big Lent Walk and help to raise money for those who don't have as much food as us and we could show kindness to each other through our 40 acts of generosity such as donating our clothes and toys to charity. We said a special prayer for all of the things we are thankful for and each time Mrs Ham dropped a coin, we said Amen. We are thankful for our family, friends, pets, teachers, food, warm beds and God's creations. We finished our Worship by singing Rich in Kindness and Year 6 modelled the actions at the front.
Year 5 English - Persuasive Letters
In English, Year 5 have been busy writing formal, persuasive letters. The children have studied persuasive features and combined this with their work on emotive language from their previous unit on Oliver Twist, to compose a letter to Keir Starmer, proposing that the public should be using more Fairtrade products.
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Year 2 - The Easter Story
During RE this week, Year 2 continued to learn about the story of Easter. The children are becoming more familiar with each step of the story from work in class and Rev Matt’s worships focusing on different parts of the story. We played pass the parcel and underneath each layer was part of the Easter story. We then ordered each part into chronological order from the beginning to end of the Easter story. The prize in the middle of the parcel was mini eggs! Previously we have looked at the different symbols of Easter and eggs represent new life being born just like Jesus was reborn on Easter Sunday.
Year 6 P.E - Orienteering
Year 6 are really enjoying their new P.E unit on orienteering! The children have been learning how to re-set their map as they move around the school grounds, so that they can locate certain landmarks. Working co-operatively with a partner, the children had to navigate their way around school, retrieving information. It was a lot of fun!
Year 5 Science - Water Resistance
Year 5 had a fantastic science lesson on forces and water resistance, this week. The children learned that objects need to be streamlined in order to move through water easily, otherwise the upthrust or drag will slow them down. They made predictions about which object they thought would move fastest/slowest through water and then carried out an investigation to test their predictions.
British Science Week- Year 1- Exploring Chemical Reactions
This morning in Year 1, we carried out an exciting experiment called Exploding Lunch Bag! The children were amazed as they watched a sealed bag suddenly pop. Using baking soda and vinegar, they observed how a chemical reaction created gas, causing the bag to expand until it burst. They discussed what was happening at each stage, making predictions and thinking scientifically about why the reaction occurred. Our Science Ambassador, Noah, was a fantastic helping hand during the experiment. Then we planted mung seeds in a sealed bag with moist cotton wool, the children came up with different suggestions about what might happen next. Some wondered whether the seeds would sprout faster in a warm or cool place and questioned if adding more water would speed up the growth. While others were eager to see if theirs would grow faster than Reception’s.
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British Science Week- Year 4-Volcano Cups and Bubble Wonders
This afternoon in Year 4, we created volcanoes in a cup, using a fascinating mixture of baking soda, vinegar, and food colouring. The children decorated their cups with different emojis to express their excitement before watching their mini eruptions bubble over! They observed how the chemical reaction between the acid (vinegar) and the base (baking soda) produced carbon dioxide gas, causing the mixture to fizz and overflow just like a real volcano. We then explored the science of surface tension by making bubbles on the table and even bubbles inside bubbles. Year 4 scientists discovered that bubbles form because a thin layer of soap molecules trap air inside. By carefully blowing into their bubbles with a straw, they learned that the soapy film stretches and holds its shape, allowing them to create bubbles within bubbles. Our Science Ambassador, James, was a fantastic help throughout the session, supporting his peers by demonstrating techniques and encouraging them to think scientifically. The children made predictions, tested different techniques, and used Talk Tactics to share their observations. It was a fantastic hands-on way to explore the science behind reactions, gases, and surface tension.
Year 1 RE- The Easter Story
This week in RE, Year 1 have listened to and acted out the Easter Story. We started with Palm Sunday where Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem on a donkey being hailed as king right through to his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Singing Worship and Year of Prayer
This morning in Worship we started by introducing the Year of Prayer to our classes this week which is about using rubbish to create sorry prayers and then throwing them away. We then learnt a special action prayer to help our love to grow as part of the Year of the Prayer. After that we had a joyous time singing some of our favourite Easter songs and hymns in preparation for Easter. We sang Lord of the Dance, We have a King who rides a donkey, Rich in Kindness and Give me oil in my lamp. We also started to learn a new upbeat song called 'He's Alive!'. What a joyous way to start a Monday morning together as a school family!