Exploring Variables in Y2 Computing
Year 2 started their coding unit by exploring the concept of variables. They worked in small groups to test a number of materials to see if they float or sink. They used what they had observed to input the data in to the variables record sheet.
Anti Bullying Week 2023
In P.S.H.E. this week the Year 2 children have been exploring what bullying is and the feelings relating to it. Later in the week during their computing lesson they explored what online bullying is and what they could do if they are bullied. They created supportive sunflowers showing the people…
Year 3 Anti-bullying week
We all looked great in our odd socks, discussed and learnt about different forms of bullying, including online bullying.
Odd Socks Day Y4 2023
To mark the start of Anti-Bullying week, we took part in ‘Odd Socks Day’. We wore odd socks to school as a symbol of uniqueness and to promote acceptance of diversity. We talked about embracing our individuality and celebrating our differences and agreed that it’s okay to be different. We then…
Online Identity
In computing lessons, Year 4 have been learning about online identities. We explored the different messages that are posted and how people respond to messages can create an online identity. We discussed the importance of how we communicate online and how to take care of our own self-image online.…
Computing ‘Stranger Danger’
Year 4 have been learning about how to be safe when communicating online, especially with unfamiliar people. They learned all about ‘catfishing’ and ‘grooming’ and about how easy it is to adopt an online identity which is completely different to who you actually are. They then used an…
Giving directions using Beebots
In Computing we have been learning about giving directions using Beebots. The children were shown how to use the Beebot buttons to move forwards, backwards, left and right. The children then pressed the buttons to direct the Beebot around the mat. We had to remember to press the ‘X’ button to…
Effective Internet Searching
Year 4 have been learning how gather information online. They are learning how to use search engines effectively during their computing lessons.
Nursery Maths and Computing
Last week in Nursery we combined our computing and maths skills to complete a job.
We were using the iPads on an interactive game of counting the ladybird spots.
Lots of children were able to practise their subsidising skills for numbers 1-3, and some children were able to subsidise…
Safer Internet Day 2022
We have been learning about the importance of taking time to talk about life online. We discussed what worries us, what we should do about it and if we had the power to fix one online safety issue what would it be and how would we do it.
Internet Safety Day 2023 Year 4
Year 4 have been learning about who they can inform and talk to when they experience something suspicious or unpleasant online.
Y1 Digital Footprint
As part of ‘Safer Internet Day’ Year 1 learnt about what a digital footprint is. They discovered that a digital footprint is a trail that we leave behind every time we go online. We learnt that websites can record that we have visited sites. Knowing our digital footprint is part of staying…