In our Science lessons, we have been investigating different materials. We sorted them, based on a range of different criteria, and had a lot of fun exploring in the school grounds to find lots of examples. Then, we designed an investigation into whether or not different materials would dissolve, an
We would like to thank all parents/carers for their support in implementing our changes to the beginning of the school day from January. Everything has run smoothly in the first week and it has ensured that children have entered school in a calm and considered manner whilst reducing congestion on
Year four have begun the new year with a spring in their step. In PE they will be practising and developing their gymnastic skills, starting with different types of jumps. This week they carried out straight jumps with a full turn, cat leaps with a half turn and pike jumps. They also practised th
In Year 3, the boys and girls have been learning to multiply a 2 digit number by a 1 digit number. The children began by using base ten and place value counters to calculate different multiplications and then were challenged to draw their own place value charts to show their working.
In Year 4, we have started a new reading book called When the Mountains Roared. In the first chapter, we learnt that the main character, Ruby, is told by her dad that they are moving to India tomorrow morning! The class discussed how they would feel if they were in Ruby’s situation and record
Year 3 are beginning to learn about the Stone Age as their class topic and we will be linking this theme into our Forest School sessions. After reading The Stone Age boy in class we enjoyed some lively discussion about life back then. Outside the children were given charcoal, made in the fire, to dr
All the staff at Harlow Green would like to wish families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, We know that the children will have a great time over the next two weeks with Santa bringing them a range of presents but we also know that they will enjoy having the quality time with their loved ones.
Year 6 have had fun this week investigating shadows using Christmas props. They thought about why shadows are formed and how to make shadows bigger and smaller. they then used this knowledge to make conclusions about why shadows might change size during the day because of the position of the sun.