Keeping fit and healthy in KS1 | 18 Feb 2022
Eagles, Skylarks and Herons learnt about the benefits of exercise for keeping us healthy in Science. They predicted which activities would raise their heartbeat and then tried them out.
Last week, to kick off Children’s Mental Health Week, Herons created ‘support balloons’ to show the people around them that support them when they find things difficult or when learning something new. It was really lovely to see the different people that children feel supported by.
In maths, Year 2 have been learning to identify, draw and describe the properties of common 2-D and 3-D shapes. We compared and sorted shapes based on their properties and used specific vocabulary (sides, edges, vertices and faces) to support our understanding. Today, we enjoyed creating our own 2-D shape patterns.
KS1 learn more about Islam | 09 Feb 2022
This half term, KS1 have been learning about Islam in RE. To extend our learning, we were very fortunate today to have one of our parents come to talk to us about their religion. She talked to us about the five pillars of Islam. These are Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (praying five times a …
This week, Year 2 have been learning how to add and subtract two 2-digit numbers. It’s been tricky but we’re getting there!
So far in this topic, KS1 have enjoyed learning about the first moon landing and the life of Neil Armstrong. To introduce the next part of the topic, the Great fire of London, Jacob from Codswallop (i.e. Samuel Pepys) visited Tranmere Park to teach us all about the event. During the workshop, we played games, …
In RE lessons, KS1 have been learning about prayer and its importance. Yesterday, Father David from St Oswalds Church visited to talk to us about his job as a vicar. We asked lots of questions and enjoyed listening to his stories (and singing!)
In writing lessons, KS1 have been learning about instructional writing, particularly recipes. This week, Skylarks and Herons followed instructions that told us how to make a jam sandwich. Using everything that we have learnt, we are now ready to write our own instructions! Fabulous work, KS1!
KS1 Science – The 5 Senses | 07 Jan 2022
Eagles, Skylarks and Herons used each of their 5 senses in Science this week. They tasted crisps, lemon and milk and dark chocolate and tried to decide which of them were sweet, sour, salty or bitter. They felt lots of items which were hot, cold, heavy, light, rough and smooth. They smelt a variety of …
As part of our topic ‘All Dressed Up’, the children designed and made their own T-shirts. They used joining techniques such as sewing, stapling, gluing and safety pinning alongside coiling, rolling, fringing and stamping to create their finished product. As our exit point, KS1 put on a fashion show for Red Kites and Puffins. They …