Maple have been investigating the digestive system this afternoon. Everyone was treated to a demonstration using bananas, biscuits, cola and a pair of tights, by Mrs Grindrod. There were many laughs and giggles but we are now all fully fledged experts in the digestive system!
Maple have had an amazing time at the dentist today. We’ve learnt about different tooth types and their functions. The children came up with some fantastic actions to remember what each tooth type does. Then it was off to the dentist…making some brilliant moulds of teeth and labelling them!
Year 4 have been busy this morning representing 1000s, 100s, 10s and 1s using counters. There was some excellent discussion using mathematical words. We have even worked on challenges in groups to solve problems.
This morning Maple have been busy building! A lady from the school building project carried out a session with us all about ‘Structures’. We had to make tetrahedrons using the wooden sticks. We then got busy trying to make the biggest structure we could with them. The children all had Read more…
Year 4 Maple were busy today investigating how good we are at brushing our teeth properly. We’re pleased to report that everyone is doing a good job at brushing away plaque from their teeth!
Well done to everyone today for some fantastic maths investigating! Wonderful teamwork and excellent reasoning skills shown. What a great way to make use of all your maths skills 😀0⃣✖️➕➖➗📊🎲👐
Year 5 have had a great afternoon building the rainforest shelters they have been designing. Everyone worked really well with their partner, thinking about their design features and changing them where necessary to make sure their shelter was sturdy and protective. Great work Year 5!
The school choir enjoyed a morning of dancing, singing and musical instrument playing at the Town Hall. They also sang 2 songs of their own to a very appreciative audience. The children were a real credit to the school and so well behaved. Well done children!
Year 5 enjoyed a piece of royal wedding cake, courtesy of Simon and his Mum…thanks!!!
This half term we are designing and making our own rainforest shelters. This afternoon we have been exploring structures which may be used in the design of our shelters. We discussed and experimented with different ways of joining and combining different materials. The children came up some great ideas for Read more…