In science as part of our forces unit, we moved on to investigating the effects of air resistance on an object. Class 11 were given the task to design and test parachutes for a company who wanted the most effective parachute for a gradual and safe landing. We tested 4 Read more…
Our maths lesson today not only tested our reasoning skills but our growth mindset too! The strategy we are focussing in this term is trial and error. We were given a task to solve independently using tokens. We had to find a pattern using columns and rows and odd and Read more…
Today we began our new computing topic where we will be evaluating and creating our own games (much to the delight of Class 11). In lesson one we began by exploring existing games designed by children from another school, looking at themes, purpose and what makes a successful game. This Read more…
Our new text in Class 11 is a historical poem called ‘Lady of Shalott’. Before reading the poem we used questioning and observations to start to think and wonder about who the Lady of Shalott could be. It was interesting hearing different perceptions and view points.
In the final lesson of our Rainforest topic we explored deforestation. We tried to create a balanced argument and take into consideration how deforestation carries many disadvantages but also some benefits too. After researching key information we spilt the class in half and had a friendly debate by giving each Read more…
Well done Class 11 for your fantastic class assembly today! I think everyone learnt a lot about the rainforest today and enjoyed seeing all the interesting animals with strange names. We have definitley enjoyed this learning journey.
On Wednesday, Class 11 took a trip up to Siddal Moore where they were lucky enough to watch a science demonstration by the Royal Institute from London. They discovered how our taste buds work and Shade and Millie even had the opportunity to do a taste test. Madrid and Callum Read more…
Another great session. I am so impressed by my group of Year 5 and 6 netballers who have been coming to practise every Thursday morning at 8 Am to work on their skills. What a great way to start the day!
Well done to our Year 5/6 netball team who braved the cold to play against lots of other heywood schools in a High 5 Netabll Tournament. They played really well, worked fantastically as a team and we’re challenged by having to play every position on the pitch. Great job guys you Read more…