Today Years 5 and 6 had their Christmas party day. We spent the morning decorating biscuits, playing computer games and doing some crafts and this afternoon we ate some delicious snacks. We also played party games in the hall, but we had so much fun playing them that we forgot Read more…
For this term’s DT project, Year 6 designed and created their own playground structures. They began by sketching designs of their structures, taking into consideration what makes a successful playground. They then used a range of materials to create 3D structures and the results were absolutely fantastic!
Today, as part of their science topic, Year 6 conducted research into how we can all lead healthy lifestyles. They used this research to create a Healthy Lifestyle Guide full of information and advice on both diet and exercise. Everyone tried very hard with their presentation and produced work that Read more…
As part of their Computing topic looking at the history of computers, Year 6 spent the afternoon exploring ways of recording spoken words, music and sound effects. Next week we will further develop these skills and record our own Bletchley Park radio plays…I can’t wait to hear them!
This afternoon in History, Year 6 put themselves in the shoes of Victorian prisoners by completing various hard labour tasks! Afterwards we collected a bank of words describing how the tasks made us feel and wrote a diary entry from the perspective of a Victorian prisoner- the children really captured Read more…
In art this week Year 6 looked at the work of courtroom sketch artist Priscilla Coleman. They then used charcoal to produce their own sketches in her style- the results were amazing!
This afternoon Year 6 tested their lung capacities by blowing into balloons and using string the measure their circumferences. Before the experiment everyone made a prediction about who would have the largest lung capacity- there were some surprising results!
This afternoon Year 6 continued developing their understanding of the circulatory system by dissecting lamb hearts! The children really enjoyed exploring different parts and making comparisons with human hearts. Whilst some children weren’t very keen on the smell, it was certainly a lesson which won’t be forgotten!