Class Three had a fantastic morning at Dallam Sports Hall completing a gymnastics carousel. The activities included learning how to cart wheel and do handstands. The children had a fantastic morning. Thank you very much to our helpers and to Dallam School for organising and hosting the event.
In the SCARF lessons this week we were examining aggressive behaviour and how we can respond to this. We talked about different situations and did some freeze frames. We followed this up by discussing why people may display these behaviours and how we could diffuse the situations including asking for adult help.
Class 3 had a fantastic time in science learning all about sound. We learnt about how different musical instruments create sounds and identified the vibrations. We looked at how sound travels to the ear and what happens inside the ear. We also conducted experiments testing to see which material would be best for soundproofing a room. We concluded our topic by making string telephones to help us learn about how sound travels.
Class Three have had a busy week adapting recipes. We followed a basic shortbread recipe to learn the method. We then did a taste test, adding a range of ingredients to the shortbread recipe to see which flavours we enjoyed. Following this, the children designed their own shortbread, thinking carefully about their target audience. The children then made their own shortbread biscuits for the grown-ups at home. Finally, they thought carefully about packaging and designed a box for their shortbread including a company name.
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!
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.
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!
Coming to you from the lively forests of Sherwood, our talented students took to the stage in their production of Hoodwinked, a playful and creative take on the legendary tale of Robin Hood.
After months of hard work, rehearsals, and teamwork, the children delivered a truly unforgettable performance. From a dramatic tree felling that left the audience gasping, to the hilarious singing friars
and a touching solo from Maid Marian, every scene sparkled with energy, heart, and humour.
The production was a true showcase of the children’s dedication and creativity. They poured their time and effort into every line, song, and costume, and it certainly paid off – what a show!
A huge thank you goes to all the parents and carers for their incredible support throughout the rehearsal period – from helping with costumes and learning lines, to cheering from the audience. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Bravo to all involved – Hoodwinked will be remembered for a long time to come!
Class 3 had a wonderful day out in the sunshine creating imaginative and original art inspired by the wonderful colours and shapes in Levens Hall Gardens.
We worked on developing our skills to give the illusion of 3d forms on paper using graphite sticks and water colours on a range of different papers.
During the afternoon we worked collaboratively on four colourful interpretations of the borders. We worked vertically on easels using oil pastels.
We also climbed into the shrubs and undergrowth in dark corners of the hedges to capture the abstract patterns, shapes and lines of the branches above our heads.
Thank you to Levens Hall for allowing us to wander the gardens seeking inspiration throughout our special day immersing ourselves in art and nature.
Key Stage Two had a brilliant day learning all about Bastille Day and the French Revolution. The children all came dressed as a French word; we were really impressed with the creativity of the outfits. Thank you to everyone who supported this at home! The children all had the opportunity to try items of food you would find in a petit dejeuner. We all had a great time practising our French speaking and learning about some of the customs and traditions in France.
