Quick art skills
Year 6 always like to try and get things right but today they were challenged. When given ‘quick’ media such as charcoal and rubbers, and asked to complete their work in 5 minutes for each piece, they found this a…
Myths and Legends Automata
After weeks of designing and planning, this week Year 6 completed their challenging design and technology project to make working cam toys. Wow! Look at the results.
Best Children’s Books
Hello Everyone, As you know we are Reading For Pleasure here at Tiverton. I have recently come across this online and it doesn't matter how old or young any of the children are in your family, you may well be…
Year 6 – Reading, Reading…. so many different types of reading
After break, each day at the start of the week, Year 6 get to relax in their Reading Workshop. In this time, they get to practise their skills; not only in independent reading but also in self-motivation, concentration and time…
Amazing Automata – Focused Practical Task – Exploring Cam Movements
As Year 6 get closer to building their final designs, it was time to carry out some essential focused practical tasks. In order to help us decide on a final movement for our cam toy, we explored different shaped cams;…
King Duncan has been murdered! Witness interviews
We used the Kagan structure Team Interview, to interview witnesses in role about the murder of King Duncan. Next week, we will be publishing our newspaper articles and hopefully discover the truth!
WW1 workshop
This morning, we had the incredible opportunity to meet Arthur, a soldier from the First World War. We learned about white feathers and conscription; suffragettes and votes for women. Some of us went through a medical test to see…
A performance by Elmhurst Ballet School
On Friday afternoon, KS2 were treated to a visit from the Elmhurst Ballet School who a performed number of beautiful dances. After the children enjoyed pieces from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, they had the opportunity to ask the dancers…
Big Brum Visit Year 5 & 6 – Theseus and the Minotaur
Today, Year 5 and 6 had opportunity to work with the Big Brum theatre company to explore the Ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. We considered the complex question, what makes a king?
Meet your new steering group
The elections have take place in years 1 to 6 and the following children have been elected: Y1 Zara and Haider Y2 Aahana and Kayden Y3 Ryan and Shyanne Y4 Malk and Chloe Y5 Batoul and Rikardo Y6 Saleh and…