This week we started making our hand puppets as part of our design and technology work. We began reviewing the running stitch, which the children have done previously, then had a go at over stitch, and if really confident, the back stitch. We also have learned about a seam allowance to ensure th
This term in Maths Year Two have been learning about multiplication and division. The children started by identifying equal groups and then writing repeated addition number sentences. After that, the boys and girls used arrays to write repeated addition number sentences, before moving on to using th
During our design and technology lessons this week, the children in Year 3 have been learning about Stone Age food. They have researched how people during the Stone Age were known as ‘hunter gatherers’ and they have created their own menu ideas. To create our Stone Age recipes, the children used
This half-term, the children in Year 6 have been studying the book ‘Skellig’ by David Almond. They have thoroughly enjoyed the book and have been excited to find out exactly what ‘Skellig’ was and what would happen to the baby in the story. During their studies, it came to light that Leanne Billingh
In our P.E. session this week, we were visited by Danni form Diddi Dance. Diddi dance runs funky and fun dance community classes and classes in schools for early years children. In each workshop, the children explore different dance styles in a fun way. We had amazing fun taking part in a workshop
In Reception this week we wanted to remind the children about staying safe online as part of ‘Safer Internet Day’. Although the children in Reception are very young, we know that sharing this message early is very important. We reminded the children that at their age they should be supervised by
In French this half term, Year 5 have been learning all about the date. The children began by singing the days of the week in French to help the tune and lyrics stick in their minds. They then went on to months of the year and also recapped their numbers in order to write the date. Once the children
Everyone was very excited to go on their very first trip in Year One. The children have been learning all about Christian churches. They have learnt what happens in a church and features of a church both inside and outside. On Wednesday we all walked down to St. Ninian’s church in Low Fell. We
This week, in Computing, we have celebrated Safer Internet Day. We learnt what the day is for and the different way we can support it. As a class we looked at the amazing things the internet can provide us with. However, we also explored the dangers and fear that can come with using the internet. Th
Safer Internet Day is held every February all around the world. Safer Internet Day gives us a chance to think about all of the wonderful things technology can help us with, but it is also an opportunity to think about ways we can keep safe online and what to do if we see something we are worried abo
