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As part of this year’s theme ‘Want to talk about it?’, we first discussed the wide range of ways in which we use the internet and the ways in which the internet can be accessed. The children brainstormed their ideas in pairs. We then discussed how when we access sites online, some of our information …
Today we concluded our topic ‘Journeys and Transport.’ The children planned a very exciting trip to Cancun, Mexico. Completing a carousel of activities, the children experienced three different tasks. Whilst working around the classrooms, the children planned their route and methods of transport, identified activities that visitors could take part in whilst in Cancun and …
Today, Eagles class have been learning about the 5 Oceans of the World (Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Southern and Indian). After watching a clip from ‘Blue Planet’ by David Attenborough on the wonders of our oceans, the children developed their geographical understanding by naming the 5 oceans and set to work, locating them on their globes. …
As part of our Geography learning this half term, the children have been learning about the 7 continents of the World. To help them retain this key information, we decided to get creative! Today, the children have created their own globes using a blue balloon. They have carefully placed each of the continents onto their …
This week, we had ZenAuto into school to teach children in KS1 about the Green Car Cross Code. The session focused on road safety and how the ‘Stop, Look and Listen’ message can be applied to electric vehicles which are much quieter than petrol or diesel methods of transport.The children learnt to: Stop, look and …
Today saw the big finale… the moment that Eagles class got to enjoy their wonderful small world areas that they have created. The children thought carefully as to which vehicles should appear in each area of their mat (rail, road, air and sea transport) and had great fun interacting with their mats and playing with …
This half term, our topic is Journeys and Transport. As our entry point, the children worked in pairs to create sections of a small world area. These included air, sea, road and rail transport. Later on, the children will piece these sections together to create a much larger small world area with which they can …
This half term, the children are extending their learning of algorithms in computing. Today, the children have explored Bee-Bots and had tinkering time to see how they work. They then programmed a human Bee-Bot around the classroom. They had to remember that these devices do not have brains and will only follow the instructions they …
We have been so impressed with the children’s progress this half term. They have worked incredibly hard and as a reward, we are setting this fun Christmas homework. So, down those pens, papers and homework sheets and get ready for family fun, eating and being merry! Wishing all of our families a wonderful Christmas. We …