We experimented by making objects out of plasticine. We varied how streamlined each object was. We timed how long it took each object to reach the bottom of a bottle when dropped from the same height of water when dropped from the same height.
We looked closely at artefacts from Touchstones Museum to develop our understanding of what life was like for people living in cities during the Second World War. We explored the impact of the Blitz and how to prepare for evacuation.
We enjoyed a wonderful poem called At The End Of The Day by Matt Goodfellow. After enjoying the poem, we studied it to find meaning and purpose. We created pairs and rehearsed reading the poem with varying intonation and fluctuating volume. We stretched words and placed emphasis on specific words Read more…
The Mindful Movements team have been visiting school each Wednesday to introduce us to yoga and breathing techniques. We’re already feeling huge physical and emotional benefits.
We identified the effects of friction acting between two surfaces. We took measurements using Newton meters.
We conducted an investigation to explain that unsupported objects fall towards the earth because of the force of gravity. We measured the depth and width of craters created by a variety of spherical objects in a flour and cocoa mixture.
On Tuesday, Year Four performed a short brass concert for their parents and carers. They played three songs they had been learning with Mr Dixon from Rochdale Music Service. If you missed it, or want to watch it again, you can do so below.
Today we held an interclass sports competition between classes 9 and 10. Each class was split into four teams and they competed against their classmates and against the other class in four different events: Basketball hoop Long jump Beanbag throw Races (including straight run, hurdles, and beanbag on the head) Read more…
Last week, classes 9 and 10 went on a tip to support their learning about the history of transport and how development in transport affected the local area. We took a steam train from Heywood to Rawtenstall and then back to Bury where we ate lunch and explored Bury Transport Read more…
To finish off the half term, and our rounders topic, we had an inter year group rounders game! It was a super close game with some excellent catches and amazing bowls, but with a final score of 10:9 the winner was…. CLASS 10! we had a lot of fun and Read more…