Science
Why do we have different types of teeth?
During our Science topic we looked at the different types of teeth and their functions. We then created our own models, thinking carefully about the different teeth types and their shapes.
Art & Design
Soap sculptures
Our art topic this half term is all about creating different types of sculptures. We have created some soap sculptures! It’s a lot tricker than it looks!
Mathematics
Teach Active
Today we took our Maths lesson outside! Around the playground were question cards e.g. 25×6. We had to then find the answer which then led us to another question. We had lots of fun!
Whole School
Craft club
Arts and Craft Club was an extra-curricular opportunity for our Year 5 and 6 pupils that brings together Art and Design Technology! Children had the opportunity to explore their creativity by designing and making a rocket. A key focus of the club was to develop the essential skill of teamwork — working Read more
English
FANTASTICS
During our English lessons we have been looking at Aladdin. Today the children imagined how Aladdin would feel when he was trapped underground whilst looking for the lamp. We used the fantastic grid to help us. We walked around the classroom, listening to dramatic music. We looked at dramatic phrases Read more
Mathematics
Teach active addition and subtraction
Before the half term holidays, Year 4 learnt how to add and subtract 4 digit numbers. Today we revised that skill after a week off by taking part in a teach active lesson. We had to walk round the room with out talk partners and answer the questions at the Read more
Mathematics
Financial awareness week
Year 4 had a fantastic time in today’s maths lesson as part of Financial Awareness Week! We took part in some of the NatWest How Money Works activities, which really got us thinking about how we earn and spend money. Each child started with £7 in their piggy bank and Read more
English
Strange things are happening in Year 4…
Year 4 arrived at school today to a surprising scene- our classroom was covered in police tape and swarming with frogs! Something mysterious has clearly happened overnight… We have states off the week by stepping into the shoes of detectives. Armed with notepads and curious minds, we’ve been interviewing eyewitnesses, Read more
Art & Design
Inspired by Beatriz Milhazes
During our Art topic this half term the children have been looking at Beatriz Milhazes work. We were inspired by some of her pieces and decided to make our own using different skills we have learnt during this unit.
Mathematics
Rounding
During maths lessons this week with have been looking at rounding to the nearest 100 and 1000. We struggled slightly with rounding to the nearest 100 so during Fridays lesson we played lots of games to make sure we were secure before moving on to the next lesson.