Our history lesson got got a little bit gruesome it’s an insight into the Crmes and Punishments of the Tudor era! There were no soft sentences or a slap on the wrist! Oh no we are talking off with your head!! After looking into a number of punishments we were Read more…
As part of safer internet day, Class 12 focused on being safe and responsible online particularly with social media. We discussed the age limits on popular social network sites and the importance of parental guidance with using any online app or website properly. We discussed how too much ‘screen Read more…
In Class 11, we focused on social media for our Internet Safety Day. We discussed the age limits for certain apps and many children were shocked to learn some apps such as Instagram have an age restriction of 13! We created our own ‘Do’s and Dont’s Class Agreement’ involving how Read more…
In Class 11, we became TV news presenters for the BBC! Each group used their knowledge of one of Henry VIII’s six wives to create dramatic, real life scripts both in the studio and at locations (such as the Church of England). We focused on presenting voices, detailed scripts and Read more…
Last week, we conducted an experiment into the best shape for a parachute. The criteria was that the parachute must have the most air resistance. We first created a hypothesis for which shape would be most effective to safely deliver buzz light year to the ground and why. We dropped Read more…
Last week, Class 12 learnt more detail of Henry VIII’s many, many wives (6 in total) each with own interesting story and more importantly end. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived! This week we took we have been exploring written news reports about Henry’s death and also a TV report Read more…
As part of our new reading and writing learning journey, class 12 have been encouraged to read newspapers and children’s magazines; first news. Everyone has found it enjoyable to read a text they wouldn’t normally choose.
In Year 5 this half-term, we have been learning how to use spreadsheets to calculate formulas and even related this to our area and perimeter topic in Maths. Today we focused on a literacy aspect of spreadsheets and investigated which letters were used most in our writing. We found that Read more…
This term, your primary leadership team are focussing on gathering ideas across school for a large fundraising event. We are gathering suggestions to ensure all children have a chance to have their say. Today we discussed and shared these ideas ready to select 5 really fun, interesting suggestions which will Read more…
Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s Mad science workshop. We hadn’t the opportunity to put forces into action with rocket shipshape and paper aeroplanes! All the children commented on how enjoyable this experience was. Thank you Mr Bishop for inviting them into school!