This morning, Y2 have been practising how to divide by sharing sticks into equal groups. Using chalk, they were also able to write division calculations to describe their groups. We love learning outdoors!
Today, Y2 enjoyed exploring facts related to odd and even numbers. We used our reasoning and problem solving skills to learn that: If you add 2 to an even number, the answer will always be even. The sum of an even number and an odd number equals an odd number. If you add 1 to …
As part on our work on structures, we have been learning a range of different strengthening and stiffening techniques. We experimented with paper to see if we could make it stronger and stiffer. We had a go at rolling, folding and layering. We discussed how triangle shapes are often used to strengthen too. It was …
To celebrate International Maths Day, KS1 spent their afternoon in the sunshine, completing a range of maths challenges on the playground. Take a look at our photos below.
In science, KS1 have been learning about the basic needs of living things. We enjoyed taking care of chicks and ensuring that they had everything they needed. We cleaned out their cage, fed them, changed their water and cleaned their warming plate. They then spent the weekend at Miss Elliott’s house, where they became best …
To start our new topic on Structures, the children were challenged to work as a team and create a standing tower. They were provided with newspaper and sellotape, but no more information was shared. The concentration was intense. We will complete the activity again when we have practised specific techniques. Watch this space!
We’ve had the same question every morning for a while now, ‘Are the chicks coming today?’ Well yesterday their dreams came true, Debs from Eggucation arrived with 20 eggs all ready to hatch. They started last night and throughout the day, we have seen 10 chicks hatch out of the egg. The children have been …
We have thoroughly enjoyed our topic this half term. We’ve learnt all about ‘The First Moon Landing’, Neil Armstrong and ‘The Great Fire of London.’ The children have amazed us with how enthusiastic they have been to complete extra learning at home and they’ve enjoyed sharing this learning with the class.To conclude our topic, we …
Herons performed ‘Funky Big Bear’ in school today. There was some enthusiastic singing alongside fantastic performances on chime bars and claves. After performing they went on to compose a new melody to the backing track and added French lyrics to it. Yes French! They are amazing.