For the past two weeks in Maths, Year Six have been learning about fractions. To begin with, the children realised that they needed to use their knowledge of multiples and factors in order to find equivalent fractions and simplify fractions. Adding and subtracting fractions was the next learning w
To commemorate Remembrance Day, the children have enjoyed making poppies and medals to remember the soldiers that fought in WW1 and those soldiers that are currently fighting. The children thought carefully about who they would like to give their medal to and why. They also sat so quietly during the
This week, we were very lucky to have some parents in school for our Maths workshop. The workshop focused on activities the children can complete at home to help develop their mathematical knowledge. These included times table bingo, number bond pairs and finding doubles using playing cards. The chi
Year 3 have worked extremely hard during our addition and subtraction block in Maths. The children have been learning how to add and subtract 3 digit numbers and have used the column method throughout this block which has led them to become increasing confident. We used a lot of mathematical words s
This week, we have continued to look at forces in Science. We have explored how different mechanisms can be used to help reduce the effort needed to move a load. On Monday, the children started off by looking at levers. We identify the different parts of a lever – beam, fulcrum and load. We then w
The children were excited to start a new Design Technology project this week. The week started off with some research into how toys move. The pupils had fun playing with wind up toys, a pull back mouse and toys with a lever mechanism. They learnt that all toys that move need a mechanism such as a le
Family event Family storytelling and crafts with Lucy Farfort – Little Theatre Gateshead, Saturday 19th November, 11 am-12 pm Join author and illustrator Lucy Farfort at Little Theatre Gateshead for a family-focused session featuring her book In Our Hands. Listen-along with Lucy and help her �
Our hens came to Early Years today for a visit. Due to Avian Flu restrictions they can’t currently free range, as they usually do, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get out and about. Nora, the Buff Orpington, Eyeliner, the Cream Legbar and Silkie, the Silkie Bantam enjoyed all the attention. First t
If you are a very small bear and you want to look a long way the best thing to do is get up high in the air. The children were challenged to create a structure so that the bear could see into the distance. They could use branches and sticks they’d found in the woods. The highest tower would be the w
Today the Rights Respect Officers from each year group spent time visiting Feeding Families HQ in Blaydon. As part of our Harvest Festival this year, we collected a vast amount of non-perishable food items to donate to Feeding Families. Feeding Families is a charity based in North East England that
