Cutting and chopping
In design technology we are going to be designing and making our own smoothies. We have tasted different flavours to help us create a design criteria and today we practised our cutting, chopping and peeling skills. We really enjoyed being chefs for the morning and are excited to make our smoothies…
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 19 September 2024
Category: YEAR 2 BLOG
Our first week in Year 2
We have had a busy week back in year 2 and have started lots of new learning. Our teachers are really proud of how well we have settled in to our new classes and are really looking forward to the rest of the year. In science this week, Mrs Southward brought in some sunflowers and avocados. We…
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 5 September 2024
Category: YEAR 2 BLOG
Fieldwork Week
Miss Notman organised fieldwork week for the whole school as part of our geography work. In year 4 the children looked at photographs and maps of what school and the surrounding area used to be like in 1890 and 1950. The children worked in teams to create a historical route map of a trip to the…
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 23 June 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG
Levers and links
Year 4 are going to be making their own greek myth storybook using levers and links. The children have explored using construction kits to make levers and links.
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 10 June 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG
Blackbird
In music year 4B have learnt the song Blackbird by The Beatles. We learnt the lyrics and British sign language to go alongside the song and went to perform to the reception children.
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 27 May 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG
Flags
After practising sewing skills a few weeks ago, year 4 put them to good use when creating their own flag. Ask us what the olympic rings represent and for information about the first olympic games in Ancient Greece.
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 19 May 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG
Textiles
Year 4 are going to be creating their own version of the Olympic flag. This week we have practised our sewing skills. It was very challenging but the children were all very resilient.
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 5 May 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG
Electricity
Year 4 have started their new topic in science. We have found out about where electricity comes from and sorted equipment into mains or battery power.
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 29 April 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG
Do plants need soil to grow?
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During science week, 4B planned an investigation to find out if plants need soil to grow. We found out that no, plants don't need soil to grow, however, soil helps the plant to grow healthily. The children will be using the results to plant and look after their own sunflower plants over the next…
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 7 April 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG
Volcanoes
This week 4B have created their own volcano using papier mache. Mrs Southward can't wait to see them all when they are painted next week.
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 31 March 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG
Tennis in the sunshine
4B really enjoyed playing tennis in the sunshine today. The children have really improved their control and skills in striking a ball with a racket.
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 25 March 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG
Amazing maths in year 4
Mrs Southward is really proud of 4B for some amazing maths this week. They have been working really hard with column addition and subtraction. They have become super mathematicians, applying their knowledge to solve problems, including adding numbers with 2 decimal places.
Posted by /blog/author/lsouthward/page:2 on 18 March 2022
Category: YEAR 4 BLOG