Year 1 Fun in Provision
Year 1 have had lots of fun in provision this week from building out of 3D and 2D shapes, printing rainbows and labelling the United Kingdom.
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Year 3- R.E- Reflecting on Change
In our R.E. lesson this week, Year 3 have been exploring the concept of change through the eyes of three different experts: Godfrey the Theologian, Phil the Philosopher, and Sally the Human Social Scientist. By looking at change through these different lenses, the children were able to reflect on their own life experiences. They wrote about the changes they have faced, such as the excitement of moving house, the milestone of starting Key Stage 2, or the arrival of a new baby in the family.
Reception - Let's Get Crafty Tissue Art
Our Reception artists have been making a splash this week, diving into a vibrant "Under the Sea" activity to develop their creative flair and fine motor skills. By carefully scrunching, twisting, and sticking colourful tissue paper onto aquatic templates, the children created wonderful pieces of Art work for our school display.
Year 5 - Art
Year 5 have been learning about portraits and how to use a variety of media to create a self portrait that communicates something about their personality, beliefs and interests. The children used photographs, paint, pastels, coloured pencils and coloured paper to build their portraits and they were free to express themselves and their talents. The finished art will be displayed in the hall for all visitors to see!
Year 4 - Life Education
The children love a visit from Harold the Giraffe and the Life Education team. Today, the Year 4 class learned about ways to look after our bodies and our wellbeing. Beginning with a look at our bodies’ basic needs, we considered how we can take care of ourselves physically. The children learned why sleep is so important and that sometimes our bodies may need medication to bring them back in balance. They also learned about some problems associated with misusing drugs. Our session also covered friendships and diversity, highlighting the positives of being different to each other. After short video clip of Harold and his friends at a theme park aided a discussion about conflict resolution with particular attention on having different interests but finding a compromise. Finally, the highlight of the session was a visit from Harold.
The WOW Group - Messy Church Planning
This week, the WOW group were busy planning for our upcoming parables messy church. The children split into two groups and discussed ideas for crafts linked to their chosen parables. Next week, they will be choosing how the session will run, who will deliver each element of the session and which prayer to say to close. The WOW Group members were also very proud to receive their brand new badges.
Year 1: A Visit from Harold the Giraffe
Year 1 had a very exciting visit from Harold the Giraffe, who came to teach us all about our wonderful bodies and how to keep them healthy! The children learned why breakfast is so important, helping our bodies get ready for the day with lots of energy for learning and playing. Harold showed us different types of foods and how they help our bodies in different ways: Dairy foods such as cheese, yoghurt and milk are full of calcium, which helps keep our teeth and bones strong. Protein foods like fish, beans, eggs, chicken, chickpeas and peanut butter help to build strong muscles. Fruits and vegetables such as peas, grapes, apples, aubergine, peppers and bananas help keep us healthy and we should try to eat 5 a day! Carbohydrates including bread, porridge, pasta, potatoes, Weetabix and rice give us the energy we need. We also talked about having a balanced diet, with a mix of all these food groups. Harold helped the children understand more about their bodies too. We learned that: Our skin keeps us safe and protects our body. We need to breathe oxygen to stay alive. Food goes into our stomach, where it gets digested to give us energy. The session also reminded us how to stay healthy and safe by: Washing our hands to get rid of germs. Understanding that medicine should only be taken with help from a grown-up. Finally, Harold talked about our feelings and friendships and why it’s important to say sorry if we do something wrong, even if it was an accident. Year 1 were fantastic listeners and really enjoyed meeting Harold the Giraffe. It was a fun, engaging session that helped us learn how to look after our bodies and each other!
Year 1 RE: The Stilling of the Storm
In RE this week, Year 1 learned about the Bible story The Stilling of the Storm and why this story shows that Jesus is special. The children listened carefully to the story and talked about what was happening when the storm became rough and the disciples felt frightened. We discussed how Jesus was able to calm the storm and why this is important. To show their understanding, the children took part in drama activities, using freeze frames to act out different parts of the story. They worked brilliantly together to show the storm, the frightened disciples and the moment when everything became calm again. We also made links to our own lives by talking about feelings, especially feeling scared. The children shared thoughtful ideas about what makes them feel scared and who helps them when they are frightened, such as family members, teachers and friends. Year 1 showed great engagement, teamwork and empathy during the lesson, and it was lovely to see them expressing their understanding through drama and discussion.
Online Safety: Roblox
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Year 3 Poetry Reading: An Incentive for Excellence
As a reward for their hard work, several Year 3 pupils were selected to visit Year 2 to perform their Arctic bear shape poems. This opportunity served as a fantastic incentive for the children to refine their work, encouraging them to focus on high-quality editing and presentation. The Year 3 students spoke with confidence, and the session was made even more valuable by the constructive feedback provided by Mrs Hegarty and Mr Carter.
Year 6 Junior Jam - Music
This week in our Junior Jam music session, the children continued their keyboards unit. They began by recapping reading musical notation, learning fun mnemonics to help them remember the notes. They were then tasked with learning a new song: Pitter Patter, which some children performed to the rest of the class.
Reception- RE: Jonah and the Whale
During our RE lessons, we have been exploring the question, “Which stories did Jesus hear when he was a child?” This week, we focused on the story of Jonah and the Whale. While listening to the story, we discussed the word “sorry” and talked about how it can sometimes be difficult to say. The children shared with a partner a time when they had said sorry and explained why it was important. We then took turns to share some of these ideas together as a class.