This half term in Computing, the children have been creating vector drawing using computer software. Vector drawings are drawings made on a computer using lines and shapes. We looked at some examples of vector drawings as a class and how these skills could lead into a career as a graphic designer.
Over the last two weeks, the Year 6 children have been developing their geographical skills. The children used atlases to look at the location of counties, cities and towns that were directly involved in World War Two – either as evacuation or host areas. Then, they used their imagination to prete
Year 4 have been enjoying this term’s science topic ‘Electricity’. They have learnt about where our electricity comes from and how it is generated using fossil fuels and renewable sources of energy. They have then explored what electricity needs to be able to travel to an appliance to make it work.
This week, we launched our very first Wheely Wednesday, and it was a huge hit with our Year 6 pupils! As part of the trial, children were invited to bring their own scooters and rollerblades to use safely in the MUGA area during playtime and lunchtime. The excitement was clear from the moment they a
Today, Reception had a very exciting visit from the trainee dentists from the Northumbria University Brush Up Team! The children were delighted to meet the visitors and learn all about what it’s like to be a dentist. The trainee dentists talked about the different jobs they do each day, from helpi
The children in Year 1 began their first block of Geography this week. They learnt that we live in England and that it is part of the United Kingdom. They enjoyed looking at a map of the world and then looking at the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. The children made their ow
The children in Year 2 have been working hard to design and make their own fire engines. Firstly, they looked at some toy fire engines and talked about the features, describing which ones they liked and also providing reasons why. They enjoyed drawing their own engines and labelling features suc
This half term some of the children from Year 4 and 5 have been attending sewing club with Mrs Jennings. Firstly, the children learnt to thread a needle and tie a knot so the thread would not come straight through the material. Then they learnt to sew a single stitch. Binca material was used to use
As part of a Sports England Project we are working with our friends, the residents of Angel Court, in physical workshops. These incorporate strength building and movement to increase flexibility, balance, confidence and social connections for health and wellbeing. We have seen firsthand the impact t
Working as a team so that you are successful can often be a challenge, lots of ideas and personalities to accommodate. Different learning and communication styles, it can be a real struggle and takes practice. A small team may be easier to manage but may lack variety of ideas, a large team can bring
