This week, we have begun to look at order of operations and using brackets. We explored BODMAS and how there is a strict order we must follow. We also looked at how we could use brackets to change the outcome of a calculation in which the numbers and symbols remain the same. We were set a challenge to use the numbers 12, 8, 3 and 4 to create calculations with 25 set answers. Read more
Year 6 have been studying the physical geography of both the Arctic and Antarctica. After looking at how some animals have adapted to be able to survive there, we then looked at how we can construct food chains to identify predators, prey, primary and secondary consumers and producers. We tracked how energy is passed on through living things and created a number of food chains, both for land animals and marine too. We then combined Read more
In RE this week we have been recalling what we have learnt about Islam and have been looking at the Qur’an. Cameron was a whizz this week and could recall lots of facts. Cameron then told me he was answering questions on ‘The chase’ about Islam and he got the answer right and the contestant got it wrong!! Wow Cameron well done 👍🏻
This week in Reception, we have been learning about the story ‘What the Ladybird Heard’. During the story two people draw a map to find their way to the cow. So, we have been learning about maps this week. We have been researching the different types of maps, why we would use a map and how to follow a map. It was very interesting! We decided to make our own maps. We have been talking Read more
This morning, we have been reading our book of the week in Kaden’s Garden. We were very excited to read it outside and we are going to have a think about where else in school we can read. Our book this week is ‘What the Ladybird Heard’. When we finished reading the story, we were able to go on a ladybird hunt.
Year 3 have been re-writing the story of ‘Charlie and the chocolate factory’ including a setting description of the chocolate room. This week the children will be writing a setting description independently, however, the room they will be writing about is a chocolate park. To help our imagination and vocabulary, we went to Queen’s Park today and imagined what it would look like made from sweets and chocolate. Miss Lomax was so impressed with all the Read more
As part of the Hallè orchestra project, year 5 were lucky enough to be involved in a fragrance workshop. Perfume creators from PZ Cussons came into class and we got to smell lots of new fragrances. We created our own imaginary planets based on the fragrances, played a fragrance guessing game and rated different fragrances. We are looked forward to the next stage of the project at Manchester Art Gallery.
This afternoon in RE, Year 5 learnt about justice and fairness and how we can follow In Jesus’ teaching. We looked at Mother Tersea’s work around the world and how she was trying to follow the teachings of Jesus. We then went outside and looked at some quotes from Mother Teresa and wrote what we thought each one meant.
Year 4 had a fantastic time this afternoon as we went down to the River Roch in Queen’s Park. The children spotted meanders and signs of erosion, transportation and deposition. They were amazing at explaining what each meant. They noticed signs of pollution and discussed why this was bad for the river. We carried out an investigation to find out the speed at which the water in the river was flowing and used trundle wheels Read more
Today in Computing we’ve been discussing how much time we actually spend using screens, during a typical week – that includes watching television! We created a collaborative database and watched Mrs Grindrod’s whiteboard as all the results from each class member started to be collated. We were really surprised at how much time we spend looking a screen and have decided that we need to get out and play in the fresh air a lot Read more