Year 1 have been learning about the Gunpowder plot in history. They have been discussing the main events of the plot, the reasons why the plotters wanted to kill King James I and the location of the plot. In today's lesson the children discussed the different artefacts that have survived to this day including Guy Fawkes' lantern. The children then made their own lanterns which they really enjoyed making!
In year 1 art, we have made a layered piece. First we printed on old cardboard boxes using our hands and bright coloured paints. Then, we drew outlines of flowers in black pen using photographs for inspiration. Finally, we smudged chalk into the backgrounds. Fun and beautiful!
Children in Year 5 are currently working on the recorder tune called ''Five note Samba''. This tune has 2 parts and requires to play five notes confidently: D', C' B, A and G. The practice of the first part is going well so far.
Children in year 3 are working currently on the recorder tune called ''Hot and cross''. This tune requires them to play three notes:B, A and G. Listen to Scotland class practising hard.
In year 3 art, we have begun a project responding to an artwork from another era. In the first week after half term, we drew in detail sections from the Bayeux Tapestry.
The Bayeux Tapestry tells the epic story, in wool thread embroidered on linen cloth, of William, Duke of Normandy who became King of England in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings.
Here is part of the tapestry:
Here are selection of our drawings:
Scotland Class had lots of fun taking part in an activity circuit with the sprinter Victoria Ohuruogu earlier this week. They were also treated to an extremely inspiring assembly where Victoria talked about her journey as an athlete and how her patience and perseverance paid off when she achieved her goal of winning the British Championship this year over 400 metres. Maybe we have some future athletic champions in Scotland Class!
The year three children have been working hard on Mathletics at home. The following children have earned themselves a certificate this week:
Malakai, Leya, Isla, Grace, Leo, Andrey and Aum (Scotland)
Sidrah, Amy, Donovan, Ignacy, Ustym, David, Ella, Amber, Fausta (Wales)
Moksha, Nuhaa, Izyan, Mia (Northern Ireland)
This week Reception have been learning another poem as part of our poetry basket sessions. This week our poem is called "Breezy Weather" please enjoy our Friday performance.
Year 6 Spellings for next week:
suggest digest congestion gesture gestation lightning daylight enlighten twilight limelight
Congratulations to Sienna from Madagascar, Violet from Egypt, Milena from Kenya and Amari from Morocco. Amazing efforts this week, you are all superstars!
Over the last few weeks, Year 1 have been working hard in their poetry English unit. They have learned all about repeated refrain, onomatopoeia and adventurous adjectives. This week, children planned and wrote their very own poems all about winter. These were wonderful to read and everyone has worked so hard - Year 1 you should all be very proud!
Mathletics Award
