During our science lessons, we have been investigating the effects of different forces. To test the effects of friction on toy cars, we set up an experiment to see how far it would travel over different surfaces.
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In our history work, we have been using our researching skills to find out more about the production of Jade and Silk objects during the Shang Dynasty. Half of the class became experts in one of the two and then presented their findings to the other experts.
Teams competed to complete as many questions as possible using the numbers they collected from around our learning hub. We utilised our whiteboard tables to show our calculations.
Children in Year 5 have been learning how to read ordinance survey maps and have focussed on the 4 and 6 grid reference numbers that help us locate specific areas.
After moulding our ritual vessels at Compton Verney, Year 5 have been using water colour paints to emulate the appearance of bronze. Using various shades and intensities of green, blue, brown and black, we have tried to make them look as authentic as possible.
On a very sunny day we decided to go outside to draw our self portrait. We drew the outline of our face and then added our features using natural materials.
What a busy week in Nursery! This week we have been thinking about all the different people who help us. The children have enjoyed dressing up as firefighters, police officers, nurses and doctors. They enjoyed sorting different equipment that these people may use. We talked about all the people who help us in school too, like Mr Woan and Mr
The Nursery children had lots of fun exploring the Autumn leaves and Sycamore helicopters on their walk around school.
The Nursery children had lots of fun exploring the Autumn leaves and Sycamore helicopters on their walk around school.
This week the children covered the phonemes i, n, m and d. They also had a day to review and revise those sounds and apply their new knowledge. In Maths the children engaged in activities that drew their attention to counting and counting skills. They explored the various things that can be counted like sounds. The rest of the week