Balancing an argument

Our new topic is balanced arguments and today we took the roles of for, against and a even had ajudge. We used our persuasive vocabulary and strong sentence openers to put forward our arguments. Class 12 did a great job of verbalising their opinions and stating reasons why. Questions included: should children be allowed to go on any video games? Should summer holidays be cut down to 2 weeks? Should all schools have a sports field?

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Creating fantasy stories!

Year 5 created a variety of exciting fantasy stories for their special write. Children chose their own character and created a portal where the character went to an unusual fantasy setting. During Art, children designed their own front cover and blurb and then in ICT children typed out their story. Some children were also chosen to read their stories to Year 1 for story time. We are going to enjoy reading our stories to each Read more…

Alex is Children Champion Finalist!

Before half term, one of our Primary Leaders was put forward as a candidate for ‘Rochdale Children Champion. Alex Kellyevans from Year 5 was short listed and attended an interview at Rochdale Town Hall. She had to conduct a 5 minute presentation on changes she would make within Rochdale to support the lives of children and young people. If chosen Alex would be the youth representative for children across Rochdale. Visit the website below to Read more…

Mexico!

To celebrate all their hard work and to show all they have learnt in Linked Learning this half term, Class 6 had a Mexico party. We listened to traditional Mexican music, had a go at smashing a piñata and tried some yummy Mexican food. We enjoyed the salsa and tortilla chips but some weren’t so sure on the guacamole!