Today we looked at examples of poetry from around the world that display examples of local dialect. We looked at different examples, including Scottish, Lancastrian and Caribbean. We then tried to decide what the dialect meant. We have created a bank of vocabulary to use when writing our own poems Read more
Year 6 looked at how much time we spend online, using mobile devices or other screens. We looked at how this time can be when performing useful tasks, such as researching a topic, rather than extended periods of time looking at content or on social media. We also looked at Read more
Year 6 have been looking at the poem, No Problem, by Benjamin Zephaniah. We studied the language used, the massages linked to racism he faced growing up and how it is written in his dialect. Later in the week, we will be producing our own poems linked to the theme Read more
KS1 Athletics Event. KS 1 children took part in the Heywood Sports partnership athletics competition, held at Heywood Sports Village. First up were the races. The girls were up first and were amazing, competing against other incredible runners. After the initial races, it was the turn of the boys, who Read more
Year 6 looked at the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web and how we use the internet at home and school.
Year 6 have begun to plan and write their own ghost stories. We created our own narrative map to plan each paragraph and decided which fantastics lenses would create the best sentences for each paragraph.
We were joined by the Sunrise team today, who worked with Year 6 to look at the dangers posed by being online, either through social media or even social gaming platforms. We were able to investigate and discuss issues around the topic and the children gave really intelligent and thoughtful Read more
Well done to Tilly, Alex and Tyler who represented Rochdale in the Greater Manchester Cross Country event this morning. We are very proud of you all.
Sports journalist, Gareth Walker, has donated a number of books to St. Luke’s after being impressed with the work and attitude of our children over the past few years. We always love welcoming Gareth to deliver his Literacy Kicks programme, a 6-session workshop looking at all the key skills needed Read more