Levens School

Beautiful Bags

 in Class Four / Design and Technology by

Class 4 worked hard just before half term to turn the classroom into a bag-making factory!

We started by taking a few different types of bags apart to see how they were made. We learned that they are actually quite simple – the simplest form of tote bag was just a folded rectangle of fabric with two handles!

We figured that if they were that simple, we could definitely make our own and maybe even improve on some of the designs! We thought about the different functions that our bags could serve (including shopping, trick-or-treating, storing bike parts or just as a fashion accessory!) and designed our own. We had to consider the size, shape, material and additions to our bag which would help it suit the purpose.

Designs complete, we produced some paper pattern-pieces. We could use these to mark up our fabric and ensure all parts were the right size and shape before cutting. We also had to make sure to leave enough room for the seam allowance so that our bags remained strong and our stitching did not slip out.

We used a simple running stitch to create our bags, making sure to sew them inside out (to hide the seams when done) and to leave the top open! Once this was complete, handles could be attached – definitely the hardest part of the project – and decorative items could be attached.

A selection of our creations can be seen below – what do you think?

Amazing Roman homework.

 in Class Three / History by

Class Three have been really busy producing this amazing Roman homework. The children were set the challenge of researching a topic of their choice and produce a piece of work based on this. The work is absolutely fabulous and included replica Roman toilet, Roman cheese, mosaics and an amphitheatre. I am sure you will agree the children have excelled!

 

Healthy wraps!

 in Class Two / Design and Technology by

Just before half term class 2 designed and made their very own healthy wrap.  We have learnt about the different food groups. Some of us were reluctant to try new foods but stepped outside of our comfort zone!

Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda

 in Class Three / History by

Class 3 had a wonderful day putting our classroom learning to good use. We visited the Roman Army Museum and tested our strength to see if we were strong enough to join the Syrian archers. We were very lucky and got to meet ‘Marcus the Medicus’. He told us lots of information on medicine and hygiene in Roman times and also provided our army equipment! We moved on to Vindolanda and had a fantastic afternoon exploring the sites and looking at the artefacts.

 

Great Tower

 in Whole School by

Key Stage Two had a marvellous Monday at Great Tower. Despite the drizzle, everyone enjoyed a range of activities. Crate stacking was a highlight, along with tree climbing and archery.  The children all demonstrated resilience and empathy, encouraging each other and developing their team work skills. It was a fantastic chance to try new things and discover new talents.

 

 

A wonderful Wednesday at Woodmatters!

 in Class One / Whole School by

Reception had the most wonderful of days yesterday on their first ever school trip to Woodmatters! They explored the woodland for autumn treasure, learnt how to use a steel and flint to make their own fires and cooked caramelised apples on the campfire. The afternoon was spent whittling willow to make into their own charcoal which was used for smudging leaf prints. They also learnt how to use a saw safely to make their own elder bead necklaces.

Screen Savvy Kids!

 in Class Four / Computing by
Class 4 have been lucky enough to take part in a Digital Wellbeing Workshop recently as part of the Screen Savvy Kids campaign in Cumbria!
Friend of Levens School Sophie Martin led the workshop and taught us all about the ABCDS of digital wellbeing. We created logos and slogans to help spread the word about what we learned – some of these will be made into a banner for us to display in school!
 
A is for Affection. This is another word for kindness. It’s important to make sure that we are always kind to others online as there is a real person on the other side of the screen.
B is for Balance. It’s all too easy to get sucked into a world of screens and before we know it they take up all of our time! We learned about some of the things we can do to help us balance our time on and off-line.
C is for Compare. It can be very tempting to compare ourselves to other people we see online and this can lead to negative consequences for our wellbeing. Don’t be afraid to be you!
D is for Delay. Now more than ever, young people have access to tablets, phones and screens. We all took a moment to consider whether a smartphone or similar is a need or a want, and to think about delaying smartphone use to later in life.
S is for Sharing. Always take a minute to consider what we share online. Once something is on the internet, it is very hard to remove it. Would we still be happy with our post in 10 years time?
Check out the photos below of us working, and keep an eye out for our logos and slogans! If you need any more information you can visit the website for Happy Healthy Together who are running the campaign.

Buddies do lunch!

 in Class Four / Class One / Whole School by

Reception loved spending time with their buddies eating lunch today. Thank you Year 6 for supporting the children today!

Levens Hall

 in Class Two / History by

Class 2 had a wonderful time at Levens Hall last week. Here are some pictures of our day….

Pavilions

 in Class Three / Design and Technology by

Class 3 have had a brilliant start to the year and have completed their pavilion project. The children learnt about what a pavilion is and how it is used and looked at examples. They experimented with making 3D shapes using marshmallows and cocktail sticks and used this knowledge when designing their pavilions. They were given the theme of nature as inspiration and had a fabulous time getting creative to create their models. I think you will agree they are very impressive!