Today we have started our new topic in maths looking at 2D shapes. We familiarised ourselves with shapes we already know and learnt some new ones such as heptagon, octagon and pentagon. Then we made robots and labelled them with the correct shapes!
Class 11 have finished their 3D solar system! Each group had one planet that they researched and created a fun fact file. Then they used paper Mache to build up their 3D structure and finished the task today by choosing and mixing paints to create a dramatic effect of their Read more…
On Friday, our new primary leaders met for our first meeting of the year. We talked about the year ahead and the questions we can ask our classes in order to decide which areas of our school work well and which may need changing or improving. I am looking forward Read more…
As part of our Linked Learning theme Class 5 have been thinking about how safe our local area is. Today we went outside to find out if our school is on a busy road. We observed different vehicles on the road and kept a tally chart of those we saw. Read more…
Nursery have been focusing on developing their gross motor skills. The children enjoyed making large circles with the ribbons outside. Developing gross motor skills is very important in supporting the children’s early writing skills.
To support reading at home Year 5 have launched Frappe Friday! If you read three times or more at home you are entered into the Frappe Friday raffle draw. Three winners from each class can choose a chocolate treat and a milkshake (the forest fruits and chocolate have been popular). Read more…
Today’s KS2 assembly was all about being safe online. We looked at the SMART rules we should always follow when exploring the wonderful world wide web. S – Keep your personal information SAFE M – Don’t MEET up! A – Don’t ACCEPT something e.g. a file or picture, if you Read more…
In Class 11 we are learning about The Alps in Linked Learning. We looked at mountains around the world and how they are made. We then used playdo to create the tectonic plates crashing together and forming fold mountains for the Alps. Have a look at our examples, labelled diagrams Read more…
Today Class 5 have been exploring the Geography of our town. We looked at a range of photographs of Heywood including some aerial photographs. We enjoyed finding the features we know and visit. Later we learned how to sort them into human and physical features.
This year’s team of Digital Leaders have now been appointed and are already hard at work. Two Digital leaders are continuing in their post from last year, taking on a more senior role and six new children were appointed after a rigorous application procedure. The Digital Leaders are: Ruby (Senior Read more…