Art & Design
David Hockney
Year 6 looked at how we can best analyse a famous painting. We looked at how artists tell stories or show feelings through their artwork. We interpreted the painting by trying to suggest its meaning, and looked closely to try and identify and notice small details, describing them after sketching.
Computing
Online Safety – Digital Footprints
As part of our online safety unit, we looked at digital footprints, and how they can affect employability, the impressions we get of people, and future prospects. We assessed candidates based on their experiences and digital footprints across social media. From this, we looked at the information that would possibly Read more…
Physical Education
Year 5/6 Football Winners!!!
Our Year 5/6 football team took part in the Heywood Sports Partnership Premier League competition. The team were excellent throughout, winning 5 games and drawing 1, clinching 1st place and remaining undefeated on the night. All of the players played brilliantly well, showing fantastic attitudes as well as very impressive Read more…
PSHCE
Blurred Lines
Year 6 have had the opportunity to watch the ‘Blurred Lines’ video and monologue, which explore the issues young people face with regards to county lines. The children watch a video before completing activities provided, which helps explore everything from unfamiliar vocabulary and terms used, danger signs to look Read more…
Computing
Online Safety
As part of our Purple Mash unit, we looked at playing and creating a game to help us understand the dangers around using the internet and social media. We used the information we had learnt, to create the game and then tested it out. We also took a quiz to Read more…
Outdoor learning
PGL day 3
Last night the children enjoyed all their snacks they’d bought at the shops and relaxed ready for a fun filled day today. They kick started the day with a big breakfast followed by team games. Then we headed over to the zip line and trapeze where the children thoroughly enjoyed Read more…
Outdoor learning
PGL
The children have had a wonderful night sleep and they’ve thoroughly enjoyed breakfast this morning. This morning the children have done abseiling, orienteering, giant swing and challenge course. Every child has been amazing and really tried to conquer their fears of heights. Well done all.
Outdoor learning
We’ve Arrived At PGL
Year 6 have safely arrived at PGL, and have already enjoyed activities such as abseiling, climbing and sensory trail. We’re currently playing archery tag and designing a device to keep a water balloon safe when it’s dropped from the roof of the centre!
Science
Organ Systems
As part of our Cells topic, we looked at the different organ systems in our body. We found that because organisms like humans, plants and animals have so many complex processes within them to stay alive, organs can’t carry out these roles on their own. To enable us to live, Read more…