Maths in Year 5
In maths we have been finding factors of numbers. We made arrays with counters to help understand this. We learnt that numbers that only have 2 factors , 1 and the number itself, are called Prime Numbers.
Year 5 Library Visit
Year 5 visited Egremont library to choose a book. They read the blurb to find out what the book was about to help them decide whether to choose it or not. If they were putting a book back they learnt the importance of placing it back with the spine facing out. They checked their books out then…
Ghost Launchers STEAM Challenge
Year 6 took part in a STEAM ( Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics) challenge. Their goal was to create a catapult to launch marshmallow ghosts as far as possible. They worked in teams to create plans considering: the materials they had available, how they would know the catapult was…
Spooky time in Reception
In Reception we had a spooky day on the last day of half term. The children came in their spooky costumes and we played games and had some food. We also joined Nursery in the afternoon for ,pre games and to celebrate a birthday with a pumpkin cake.
Year 3 Spooky Dress up Day 2022
Year 3 children looked amazing in their wonderful costumes on our Spooky Dress up day. A huge effort from parents and children. Well done all. You look spooky and ready to scare!
Halloween in Nursery
We have had a day filled with lots of treats … but not too many tricks. We have enjoyed lots of party games, Halloween crafts and party food. We were even joined by Reception for an extra spooky party this afternoon.
Mexican Burritos in D&T
As part of our D&T unit on exploring foods from other cultures, Y6 were asked the question: ‘Can street foods save us?’ They talked about what good nutrition looked like and analysed whether their favourite snacks were healthy or not. We agreed that everything is fine in moderation! They used…
African Drums
Year 1 took part in an African Drumming workshop today with master drummer Zozo. The children explored authentic African music and stories. They were encouraged to use teamwork, expression and improvisation. In addition to this, they explored rhythms and had a whole lot of fun. Drumming and rhythm…
Writing a spooky descriptive setting
Year 3 children looked at powerful, descriptive settings and then created a very spooky one of their own. They used their 5 senses and a descriptosaurus to find exciting vocabulary. We even drafted a final version for display in class.
Nursery - What’s your favourite tale?
This half term our topic has been ‘Whats your favourite tale?’.
We have loved reading lots of stories and exploring different fairytales using puppets. We have been through forests and up beanstalks to lands far away. Our top picks have been ‘The Three Little Pigs’, ‘The Gingerbread Man’, ‘The…
Phunky foods after school club KS2
This half term Phunky foods club has been for our KS2 children. We have made oaty biscuits, bread, tortilla pizzas, granola fruit salad and even chocolate muffins. We spoke about healthy options and the importance of exercise too. The children learnt new skills such as cutting with a knife,…
Funny bones skeleton art
The children have been reading the story of Funny bones in class and talking about our bodies. They then made their own skeleton art using craft straws. They made the big skeleton, the little skeleton and their favourite the dog skeleton.