why and how does heat transfer through a solid? During this lesson, the children acted out solids, liquids and gases when heat had been applied. In a solid, the particles vibrate quicker and heat energy is passed between each particle, through a chain or particles and eventually through the whole Read more…
Year 6 have been exploring the topic ‘heat’ in science. We have discussed key vocabulary linked to our topic and managed to understand thermal equilibrium (when heat is spread evenly between 2 or more objects). The class experienced the feeling of their hands changing from hot to cold to warm Read more…
Last week, year 6 looked and discussed the term ‘trust’. We looked at the story of Jesus walking on water and this meant he trusted God and how his disciples trusted him. We then discussed who we trust and why or what we trust and why. Then, we drew around our Read more…
Today year 6 have enjoyed their Christmas party. They have played games and busted some moves. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the staff.
In RE, year 6 have revisited the Christmas Nativity story, looking at Matthew and Luke and contrasting versions. The children looked at what incarnation is and how it related to Christmas. The children then had to look at different quotes from the Bible and decide how this shows human qualities. Read more…
As part of our D&T topic, Year 6 had to research, design and cook a healthy, budget-friendly three-course meal. We chose bruschetta, with tomatoes and cheese, to start, chicken fajitas for the main course, and healthy fruit kebabs for dessert. We looked at how to prepare the ingredients, including hygiene Read more…
Year 6 had a fantastic time at the church celebrating our Christingle. It was a lovely service and we really enjoyed the parents being there to join us. The children did really well and we are super proud of them all! A huge well done to all the speakers that Read more…
Year 5 and 6 walked to St Luke’s Church for their Christingle service this morning. They did a fantastic job and it was lovely to see so many parents coming to support their children too! The children spoke about what each part of the Christingle represents and did some beautiful Read more…
This afternoon, both year 6 classes went to Queen’s Park to carry out fieldwork linked with our Geography topic – fieldwork. The children used their knowledge of conducting fieldwork and field sketches to carry out a sketch of our local area. They used an acronym OASIS (orientation, annotations, scales information Read more…
Well done to the boys that took part in the Dodgeball competition last night at Holy Family. You never gave up when faced with challenges and you all acted like sports people should and shown respect. Well done. e.