Computing
Hour of code
This week we had fun on hour of code playing a mine craft game. We had to set algorithms to complete each level: Visit hour of code website for lots more fun game https://code.org/learn
Safety & Wellbeing
A busy week back
We have had a lovely week back and have been very busy. We watched a video by the NSPCC and it had some very familiar faces: We were learning to “Speak out. Stay safe” and with the help of Buddy (the mascot) . He wanted everyone to know that children Read more
Whole School
Under the current climate parents and carers may feel concerned about the amount of time children have had off school due to covid-19. They may be anxious that their child has “fallen behind” or may require additional support to “catch up”. Schools are doing a great deal of work to Read more
Geography
Street detectives
Our new topic this half term is called Street detectives. We went on a virtual tour around Heywood using Google Earth. We looked at different places in Heywood and talked about places that are not in Heywood as well. We then worked in groups to sort pictures of different places Read more
Maple 2020
Bonfire night
Please talk to your child/children about staying safe now it is darker earlier and about keeping safe during bonfire night. Click the links below for more information. https://www.think.gov.uk/education-resources/ https://6282.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Be_Bright_Be_Seen-A5-Flyer.pdf /http://www.bonfire-night-safety.co.uk/ Safety First – Cycling at Night
Mathematics
Finding treasure
We worked hard to follow the directions on the treasure map. We had to follow directional language like forwards, backwards, left and right.
Science
Floating and sinking
We completed a science experiment by shaping plasticine to make a boat. We worked together to create a boat that would float on water.
Outdoor learning
#HelloYellow
For World Mental Health day we took part in #HelloYellow. The children looked great wearing yellow: We took part in lots of fun activities: mindfulness colouring, story meditation, funny videos of ‘talking animals’ and we made silly photographs using selfie props.
History
Black history month
Today we have been looking at Black history month, we talked about achievements of black men and women in the past and today. We then focused on a pirate called Black Caesar- he was an African tribal war chief who was captured and sold into slavery. Caesar was extremely strong Read more
Art & Design
Science investigation
This week we have been learning about different materials and which materials float or sink. We have also been doing some fantastic plates art work: