Mathematics
Funmaths Roadshow
This morning we have had lots of fun reasoning and problem solving at the Funmaths Roadshow. We worked our way around the activities with our partner and helped each other answer the questions.
Whole School
A walk around Queen’s Park
Today we went for a walk around Queen’s park to look at the trees and flowers in our local area. We found bluebells, buttercups, daffodils, tulips and many more! We really enjoyed our walk.
British Values
Stephen Lawrence Day
Today in Oaks we have been discussing our similarities and differences and how they make us special! We have celebrated our differences and told other members of the class what we really like about them.
English
Macbeth soundscape in the park.
This morning, year 4 enjoyed visiting the park to experience the atmosphere of the opening scenes of Macbeth. We did this by imagining the sounds that Macbeth and Banquo might have heard as they travelled back to camp. We then used the environment to create these noises and recorded the soundscapes to use in class. We had the howling wind, thunder rumbling, witches cackling and branches snapping. After creating this spooky atmosphere, we had children Read more
British Values
Stephen Lawrence Day
This afternoon we have been thinking about what makes us special and why we should all be proud of ourselves.
British Values
Stephen Lawrence Day
Inspired by the memory of Stephen Lawrence, Year 6 looked at the facts around an issue that has unfortunately become more prominent in recent months: the rise in knife crime. We used Newsround’s investigations and animations to learn about the facts and figures around knife crime and hear recounts from both victims of knife crime, and those who have carried knives. Using The Writing Revolution approach, we looked at writing openings with 4 Read more
Design and Technology
Fabulous musical instruments
We finished our Beat, band, boogie topic with a BANG! We used recycled material to create some excellent musical instruments.
Computing
Challenge 4- Apps
We have been working hard this half term to research different educational apps. We asked children in school which different apps they like to use. From this we then downloaded 3 different ones. We practising using these apps then we held a lunch time club where we asked different children to give them a try to see whether they liked them. After this we then created some videos to help children and adults to Read more
Christian Values
Easter concert
This week year 3 and 4 performed their Easter Concert. They re-told the Easter story through acting, songs, bible readings and movement. What a fantastic performance it was and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Well done to all those who took part, every one of you were amazing and all the year 3 and 4 staff are extremely proud of you. Here are some photos of the rehearsals and performances.
English
Easter Challenges 🐣
This week in Reception, we have been receiving challenges from the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny has left challenges in the outdoor area for us each day and we have been able to complete them. Challenge 1- We had to find the Easter Bunny’s hiding place. All of our clues were kept in their. Challenge 2- The Easter Bunny had left half of an egg for everyone. They all had different numbers of dots on Read more