Geography
Year 2 have been using Maps in Geography. We have focused on human and physical features around the world. We worked in KAGAN groups to identify and describe these features.
DT – focused practical tasks and design ideas – refugee shelters
Last term, Year 6 started to explore existing shelters. They used the Kagan structure, Round Table, to discuss the different features of shelters such as bus stops, phone boxes ("What are they?"), bird houses, tents and umbrellas. Next, they sketched…
Y6 Art – revealing our transfer prints
Today, Year 6 got to see if the transfer medium prints that they produced last week had been successful. Had they put enough medium on? Had they pressed down hard enough? To reveal the results, they had to apply water…
Children’s Mental Health Week KAGAN Activity
In the week before half term year one took part in some activities for Children's Mental Health Week. Part of the day was to wear clothes that reflect who we are outside school and to find out more about our…
Parinirvana Day 2024
This is an important Buddhist custom to honour the death of Buddha and his attainment of final Nirvana. This means that Buddha, in his death, was released from the cycle of rebirth. To find out more please click on the…
Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday & Lent Wednesday 14th February This marks the beginning of 40 days of fasting and prayer for Christians in the lead up to Easter. A time of reflection, remembrance and dedication to God, Christians now observe the forty…
Happy Lunar New Year!
During the half term holiday some of our families with family heritage based in China, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia celebrated Lunar New Year. We hope that you had an amazing time celebrating with your families and friends. To find…
Looking after our teeth
Year 2 have been learning about the importance of looking after our teeth. We conducted a science experiment to help us understand better what sugars can do to our teeth. We made predictions based on our previous knowledge on Healthy…
Happy half term 🤩
Well after a very short but busy half term I think we’re all in need of a weeks rest! Happy half term everyone. See you back in school on Monday 19th February 😃
Y6 Art – continued – making the transfer prints
After we created our repeated self-identity patterns, we used two methods of transfer printing to apply our design to fabric: inkjet printer transfer paper and transfer medium. We had our designs printed onto the transfer paper, carefully peeled off the…