Class 9 began their new topic in Science today: Animals including humans. We began this journey by explaining the functions and processes of the human digestion system. After labelling the body with the different parts needed to digest food, we then went on to demonstrate practically just how the process Read more…
Class 9 have been learning all about Ancient Greece this half term. We have studied the Athenians & Spartans, looked at the significance of Greek theatre and investigated the importance of Greek Gods. Finally, we studied Greek art and pottery and decided that we would put our skills to the Read more…
Over the course of the last two Science lessons in Year 4, Class 9 planned and carried out an investigation to find how to build the tallest spaghetti tower. Using just raw spaghetti and marshmallows for joints, the children tried different strategies to see who could build the tallest structure. Read more…
In Maths today, Class 9 had to search high and low to find different measuring cylinders – each one contained a key ingredient for a potion that we are currently planning in our English work. The children needed to measure the quantities of each ingredient and convert these measurements from Read more…
Today the children of Harwood Park were treated to a special drama assembly which conveyed the messages and symbolism behind the Easter story. Lots of the children will also be taking part in Easter-themed drama workshops throughout the day.
Class 9 have been learning how to play brass instruments this year and last week had the opportunity to show off to their families how far they had come. Lots of parents attended this open lesson giving them the chance to witness what the children’s practice at home had built Read more…
This week Class 9 carried out their planned investigation to find out which material is the best insulator – fur, bubble wrap or cloth? As the children are ‘Working Scientifically’ this term, the planning phase was thorough and all groups ensured that the testing was fair. Next week these budding Read more…
Class 9 continued to show off their progression in football during P.E. today. Over the course of the Spring term the children have improved their teamwork and also developed tactics when playing.
This week, Class 9 made a variety of musical instruments – including guitars, drums, pan-pipes and rainmakers – using junk model materials. This follows on from our learning of Sound in Science and our planning in DT: building instruments that could make high, low, loud and quiet sounds was our Read more…
It’s Day 2 of Year 6’s Robinwood visit, and Valley Group have been bouldering. The conditions were cold but everyone showed excellent resilience and courage throughout, navigating their way around a tricky course.