Careers Related Learning
Do you want to be a graphic designer?
Pine had a visitor to school this morning – a graphic designer! We heard all about what a graphic designer does and how you qualify to be one. We learnt about working for a company and working for yourself (Freelance). The children were really interested in what a graphic designer Read more
Careers Related Learning
World Book Day – Raising Aspirations
Pine have made an amazing effort today to come to school dressed in clothes that represent a career they aspire to be in when they grow older. We had builders, nail technicians, teachers, engineers, writers, footballers – you name it, we had it! Really well done everyone!
PSHCE
Fact or opinion?
Today, Pine have been discussing the difference between a fact and an opinion and understanding what biased reporting is. We know that we need to think carefully about what we read online or see on the television or hear on the radio. Sometimes we can believe what people say is Read more
Christian Values
Random Act of Kindness
This afternoon Pine have been to the park to litter pick as their ‘random act of kindness’. Well done everyone!
Science
Stem Club Week 5
This week the children have been thinking about helicopter blades, and how different blade sizes change the way a paper spinner falls. They took on the challenge of trying to help Mr Sycamore…Mr Sycamore arrived for work in a helicopter, amazing the students. He’s testing which helicopter is best. Can Read more
Careers Related Learning
Staying Positive and Creativity
This afternoon we have looked at 2 new skills builders for this half term. We’ve had some great discussions around how we can stay positive and be creative. The children have given many examples of how they have achieved these things both in and out of school. See some of Read more
Mathematics
Fractions of amounts
Wow, what a great maths lesson today!!! The children used their prior knowledge of times and division tables to work out fractions of amounts. There was some fantastic mental maths happening and application of prior learning to help them to master the skill of calculating fractions of amounts. Well done Read more
Careers Related Learning
Educational Environment Recycling programme
This afternoon Year 5 have enjoyed a visit from the Educational Environment Recycling programme. This involved a fun and informative recycling lesson. The children learnt about the importance of recycling with practical examples of how to recycle well at home and the session included fun, interactive games and materials. Each Read more
Mathematics
Multiplying non unit fractions by an integer
This morning Pine have been applying their knowledge from our previous unit on fractions to help them multiply non unit fractions by an integer. We worked using unit fraction cards to see what was happening when we had multiple non unit fractions. The children were able to calculate answers, then Read more