We have been learning all about texture in our art lessons. After producing rubbings of textures we found outside and recreating them on salt dough tiles, we have moved on to exploring textiles. By weaving strips of different materials, we…
We are working towards creating our own mythological character, so today we used various sources to collect visual information in our sketchbooks to help us. We used sketches, notes and cut images to help us. In our next lesson,…
All of Key Stage 2 had a special treat this afternoon: we were invited to attend a concert given by pupils at KES in the Ruddock Hall. We heard Emmy playing Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata on the viola, followed by Rebecca…
Today, rather than using the internet or text books to find out about ancient Greek life, each group became ‘experts’ on a different aspect of the topic. After 10 minutes of making sure that all members of our team knew…
In our art lessons this term, we are learning about texture. Last week, we explored many different textures on the school field and made rubbings of what we found: Today, we used a range of modelling tools to transfer some…
Later in this term, Y6 will be creating their own 3D mythical character sculptures. So, today’s task was to explore the capabilities of different modelling materials: clay, salt dough and foil (as the base of papier-mâché) By the end of…
To launch our new topic, Footprints from the Past, Year 3 became palaeontologists for the afternoon. We used brushes to carefully remove sand and we discussed our findings with our colleagues. What do you think our of discoveries? Are they…
Today, Year 6 launched their new topic with a day of dress-up. The theme? Myths and legendary characters! Which characters or tales can you spot?
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Today, Year 6 had a fantastic experience with Ranger Adam on their tour of the safari park. The animals were so close and we learned so much. Once we finished and had had our lunch, we visited the lemur wood,…