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Newsletter 03.05.24
Newsletter-03.05.24Download
Appropriate Contact
Year 1 have been talking about physical contact in our PSHE lesson this week. We learned that physical contact is when one person touches another. We thought about the physical contact we like from our family or friends (e.g. hugging, holding hands, stroking hair) and...
Exploring Shadows
In our Science lesson this week, the children in Year 6 have been investigating how shadows are formed. The children used torches to explore the shape and size of shadows and how different materials create varying densities of shadows.
Our Area
As part of their geography topic, Year 2 have been investigating the local area around our school. First, they looked at maps and planned a route of areas to walk around and explore. Then they walked around the areas to look at the positive features in our...
Henri Rousseau
Year 2 have continued to study the life and work of Henri Rousseau during their art lessons. They have progressed from sketching foliage to adding the finer details and colour. We can’t wait to see their finished pieces displayed in our classroom.
D-Day 80th Anniversary
Year 3 were lucky enough to have another visit from the Birtley Heritage group who joined us to talk about the up coming 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June. The children were able to learn about D-Day and why it was significant during World War 2. The children...
Anyone for Tennis?🎾
Year 2 have had a super start to their Tennis lessons in PE. They began by practising basic throwing and catching skills using their hand to eye coordination. The children were then shown how to use a racket and hit a ball individually then to a friend. This was quite...
Fabulous fruit and vegetables!
In reception we have been learning all about growing and planting. We have been finding out about all the different plants that feed us. To help us explore this topic, we tasted some different fruit and vegetables from around the world. The children thoroughly enjoyed...
Musical Superheroes!
In Music this term we will be creating our own piece of superhero music by identifying different dynamics, tempo and pitch. The last few weeks we have listened to different superhero theme tunes and today we created a short sequence of high and low notes to represent...
Terrific skills in Tennis
This half term Year 3 will be developing their skills in tennis. The children have started off by understanding the different parts of a tennis racket and how they can use their agility and coordination to help them when playing this sport. They have practised skills...
Newsletter 19.04.24
Newsletter-19.04.24Download
Our Local Area
In Geography, Year 1 have been learning about physical and human features. Yesterday we enjoyed a walk around our school spotting some human and physical features in our local area. We looked at features near our school and some features that could be seen in the...