Mathematics
Place value
In our maths lessons this week, we have been looking at how to partition numbers. We used Base 10 and Part-whole models to help us learn how to partition numbers in different ways.
History
The Great Fire Of London
This week, Year 2 began their History topic ‘The Great Fire Of London’. Our first lesson was all about fire safety. We began the lesson by talking about and spotting dangers around fire and thinking about where would and wouldn’t be a good place to start a camp fire. As Read more
Year 2 - Elm
Our 1st week in Y2 Elm
What a fantastic first week back we have had in Elm! We have refreshed our memory of place value through Maths games, drew our favourite stuffed toys in art, spent time with our friends in Kayden’s garden, wrote new prayers for our prayer jar, sang songs, created art in memory Read more
Design and technology
New House academy visit
On Monday morning, Year 5 visited New House Academy. We spent the morning in the Design and Technology department where we learnt about the various aspects taught there and were able to see some of the creations made. We then got the chance to create our own work. Pine created Read more
Geography
Year 5 Geography Fieldwork
Last week, Year 5 made the most of the sun with a trip to Queen’s Park for our geography fieldwork. The children worked in pairs to find a suitable location for a picnic taking a number of factors into consideration, such as safety, suitable grounds, surrounding nature, weather etc. We Read more
Physical Education
Yoga in Year 5
This half-term Year 5 are doing yoga as part of their PE lesson. So far Michelle has taught us about having a positive mindset, balancing and creating yoga poses. We are really enjoying the sessions.
Science
Crazy Creatures visit Year 5
This week Year 5 have had a special visit from Emma and her crazy creatures. As our current Science topic is ‘Humans and animals overtime’, Emma came to not only to show us her fantastic animals, but also to teach us some amazing facts about them, including their animal kingdoms, Read more
Science
Evolution
Year 5 have made a fantastic start to their Science topic ‘Humans and animals overtime’. So far we have learnt: the theory of evolution and how it was discovered, how fossils are formed and provide evidence of evolution and animal kingdoms and how they have developed overtime. To help embed Read more
Design and Technology
Making cushions
This half-term, Year 5 have been learning how to blanket-stitch in Design and Technology. We then used this skill to create a cushion of our own design. Although it was tricky, the children persevered and produced some fabulous pieces. Well done!
Art & Design
Easter Egg Decorating Competition
Well done to everyone who entered the St Luke’s egg decorating competition! All the entries were egg-cellent!! Today the School council children judged the competition, voting for one winner from each class. The children found it really difficult to judge due to so many fantastic displays but did come to Read more