In our class, we have been looking at the digestive system. We labelled an image of our digestive system and discussed how it works. We discussed new vocabulary such as Oesophagus, Pancreas, and the small and large Intestines. There was another new word which the class found very funny – why don’t you ask them …
In our reading lessons in Woodpeckers, we have been reading the book ‘Fortunately the Milk…’. We had a go at using different vocabulary to give things crazy names, just like Professor Steg does in the book. To begin with, we had a go at describing the different objects on our tables. Then we had a …
This week, Woodpeckers took part in a workshop exploring bullying in all its forms. We used drama and improvisation to show the different forms that bullying can take: cyber bullying, physical bullying and verbal bullying. We discussed how bullying can occur anywhere and how we all have an important role to play in ensuring we …
This morning, we have watched a short film all about Black History and we have listened to three inspirational and powerful stories. Following this, as a class we explored two lovely books called ‘Little Leaders’. We have read a couple of back stories so far about inspirational black people and we plan to read some …
On Monday, Woodpeckers had a great time working with the Worry Wizard to learn all about how to get help when we have any worries we might have. We met some different characters and then, on Tuesday afternoon, we had an assembly all about who we can ask for help in school if we need …
This year we will be sending digital copies of homework (and the answer sheets) out on Google Classroom again. Your child should have brought a paper copy home too. To get on to Google Classrooms for the new academic year, please log in using your child’s existing details and then enter the following class code: …
Woodpeckers, ready? Red Kites, ready? Falcons, ready? This week our year 3s and 4s got stuck in to their new topic, The Romans. They built shields, assumed their battle positions and headed out for practice, where they were prepped for an upcoming battle with the Celts, by non other than Julius Caesar himself.