Playing in a military band

This week,  Year 3 students learned about military bands. We began the lesson by discussing the history and significance of military bands. The children learned how these bands have played a vital role in military ceremonies and parades, uplifting the spirits of soldiers and civilians alike with their rousing music. Through interactive presentations, the students discovered the various components of a military band and the roles each instrument plays in creating the powerful, harmonious sound that can stir the soul. Then, the children had the opportunity to transform the classroom into a makeshift band. With a selection of percussion instruments, they played along to a recording of a famous military march. The rhythm filled the room as our young musicians kept in time with the march, experiencing the unity and coordination that playing in a band requires.

This hands-on experience not only enriched their understanding of music but also allowed them to appreciate the cultural and historical significance of military bands in a tangible and memorable way.

Years 1, 2 and 3 certificate winner (17.01.2025)

 Well done to all our year 1, 2 and 3 certificate winners this week.

Certificates in year 3 (10.1.25)

 Well done to the children in year 3 that have earned a certificate for Mathletics, TTRS, attendance and lunchtime.

Well done to England for winning for the 3rd month in the class TTRS battle.

Well done to the top 3 children in each class.
England:
1st- Lilly
2nd- Jake
3rd- Amy

Northern Ireland:
1st- Nancy
2nd- Sara
3rd- Emily

Scotland:
1st- Isha
2nd- Shawaiz
3rd- Umer

Wales:
1st- Ethan
2nd- Aiman
3rd- Ava

Celebration assembly in years 1, 2 and 3 (10.1.25)

 Congratulations to all the children in years 1, 2 and 3 that have received certificates this week. Well done to the children that have achieved outside of school.

year 3 certificate winners.

Congratulations to the Year 3 certificate winners from the last week of Autumn 2 for Achievement Trackers, Bingo Homework, Mathletics, Lunchtime and Attendance! Well done year 3.

Certificates in year 3 (13.12.24)

 Well done to the children in year 3 that have received a Mathletics, TTRS or Bingo homework certificate this week.

Celebration assembly in years 1, 2 and 3 (13.12.24)

 Congratulations to all the children in years 1, 2 and 3 that have received a certificate for their hard work. Well done.

Mathletics and TTRS in year 3.

 Year 3 have been working hard on Mathletics and TTRS. The battle of the class finished with England a clear winner. Well done to Northern Ireland and Wales finishing in 2nd and 3rd. Well done to the top 3 children in each class.

England: Lilly, Jake and Penelope.
Northern Ireland: Nancy, Sara and Alessia.
Wales: Parisha, Heavenly and Aiman.
Scotland: Isha, Shawaiz and Umer.

Which class will come out on top for December?
Who will be in the top 3 for each class?

Celebration assembly in years 1, 2 and 3 ( 6.12.24)

 Congratulations to the children in years 1, 2 and 3 that have received a certificate this week.

Attendance-oply in NI

 The previous week, Northern Ireland hit their attendance target. We were lucky enough to land on the arts and craft lesson. Today we decorated our own wooden Christmas decorations.

Remembrance Day poems in years 1, 2 and 3

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Last week the children in years 1, 2 and 3 had a busy week that included learning a poem to perform during assembly for Remembrance Day. Well done children.

Years 1, 2 and 3 celebration assembly (15.11.24)

 Well done to all the children that have received a certificate this week for their amazing work at school. Congratulations to children that have been awarded in activities outside of school.