Image of Amazing Allotment Homework!
22 March 2021

Amazing Allotment Homework!

As we come to the end of out topic 'Allotment', I have been so impressed with the variety and quality of work the children have produced at home. Well done Y6!

 

Continue reading
Image of Fascinating flowers!
19 March 2021

Fascinating flowers!

Wow, what another busy week! On Monday, we dissected daffodils and learned all about each part and the role it plays. On Tuesday, we found out about the life-cycle of a plant and what happens. Finally, on Wednesday we discussed seed dispersal and all the clever ways that plants spread their seeds…
Continue reading
Image of Together again!
12 March 2021

Together again!

It has been brilliant to be back together this week and we have been very busy!

In topic, we began the week looking at how far our food travels to get to our plates. 

Did you know, in order for spaghetti bolognaise to reach our plates it has to travel 9831 miles and sushi has to travel 27…

Continue reading
Image of World Book Day!
5 March 2021

World Book Day!

We have had a fantastic day completing book inspired activities. These activities included: writing our own comics, designing bookmarks, making wanted posters for book villains, designing new front covers for stories...

Look at our amazing costumes too!

 

Continue reading
Image of Perfect Planters!
5 March 2021

Perfect Planters!

This week, we used recycled materials to make planters for our gardens. They look fantastic! We can't wait to see what grows!

 

 

Continue reading
Image of Allotment!
26 February 2021

Allotment!

This week, we started work on our new topic 'Allotment'.

We began by using maps to locate our local allotment and taking pictures. 

We then thought about vegetables which are grown locally and in season and we designed and made healthy vegetable soup - delicious!

Finally, we used our art…

Continue reading
Image of Celebrating Cultures - Hinduism
12 February 2021

Celebrating Cultures - Hinduism

We have had a brilliant week this week finding out all about Hinduism.
The children found out all about the way Hindu’s worship. They learned that it involves making personal offerings to the deity. Worshippers repeat the names of their favourite gods and goddesses, and repeat mantras. Water,…
Continue reading
Image of Hola Mexico Homework!
5 February 2021

Hola Mexico Homework!

 

We have come to the end of our Hola Mexico topic. Look at the fantastic (and delicious) homework produced!

 

Continue reading
Image of Did we please the Maya Gods?
5 February 2021

Did we please the Maya Gods?

For our innovate project this week, the children created masks, headdresses and jewellery. They found out about the Maya Gods and listened to traditional music. We came together as a class to worship the Gods. We played our musical instruments and thankfully, the Gods were…

Continue reading
Image of Totally Topic!
29 January 2021

Totally Topic!

This week for our topic work, the children have been making Mexican musical instruments. They have also produced artwork inspired by the Day of the Dead festival. 

 

Continue reading
Image of Poetry Corner
29 January 2021

Poetry Corner

This week in Literacy, we have been writing poems inspired by 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. We have been creating Haikus and Kennings. Great work everyone!

 

Continue reading
Image of Marvellous Maya!
22 January 2021

Marvellous Maya!

This week, we have been looking at the Maya and what happened during the Maya period. The children created timelines and used pictures in order to help them remember key dates and events. They then looked at Maya writing and recreated Maya glyphs using various media. This was great work both at…

Continue reading