Mathematics
Learning About the Properties of Quadrilaterals
We have learnt how to describe the different quadrilaterals using the properties of their lines and angles. Can you explain how a rhombus and square are ‘related’?
Arch Alliance
Champions!
This afternoon 5 members of Year 6 took part in the annual Mathletes tournament held at Siddal Moor. In the first round they competed against St. Luke’s. Heap Bridge were the opposition in the semi-final. We played against St. Michael’s in a tense final, winning by just one point. A Read more…
Cooperation
Using Simplifying Strategies to Solve Problems
These problems are SO tricky as there are so many clues ( both independent and dependent). They tested our strategies and we needed our positive mindsets! Well done everyone, some great discussion and use of strategies- especially checking at the end!
Physical Education
Early morning exercise.
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!
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Easter Drama!
We were all amazed by the ‘miracles’ in our whole school Easter drama treat this morning. We saw water turned into wine! It helped us understand how the crowds of people who followed Jesus must have felt. We learnt all about the Easter story, which was performed in rhyme, and Read more…
Mathematics
Investigating Areas
Year 6 have been learning how to find the area of rectangles and triangles. They had fun investigating!
Physical Education
Year 5/6 Netball Tournament
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…
Cooperation
Types of questions activity
Year 6 have been investigating different types of comprehension questions. They had four types: retrieval, vocabulary, inference and organisational. Working in pairs they sorted questions into the correct categories.
Character
Robinwood – Archery
Watch out Team GB – Harwood Park has some future Archery stars! After a few practice shots, the children split into two teams: “Brilliant Batz” and “Flying Foxes” and competed against each other to score the most points. The final score was: Brilliant Batz: 102 Flying Foxes: 111 Also, several members Read more…
Character
Robinwood – Climbing
Hill Group had their second session on the climbing wall this morning. They all challenged themselves to achieve more than the day before, whether that was climbing to a higher position, reaching the top, or using only certain coloured holds. The staff were really impressed with the attitude of all Read more…