Current Word: Vulnerable

Previous Words: Delighted, Empathetic, Anxious, Hopeless, Inspired, Overwhelmed

Science

In science, we’ve been learning about chromatography to help us understand reversible and irreversible changes. Pupils experimented with separating colours and observed how some mixtures can be undone while others cannot.

PSHE 

We have been using the NSPCC PANTS resources to discuss 'consent' and today we focused on 'Respectful' and 'Disrespectful' Behaviour. We created our own definition of what respectful behaviour looks like for us. 

Art

In Art, we’ve been exploring the intricate world of printmaking. Unlike a standard drawing, these patterns were created using reduction blocks. Take a look at our designs!

Geography

In Geography we have been exploring Fair Trade. We looked at how trade connects us to people in countries like Ghana, Colombia, and St Lucia. By learning about imports, exports, and food miles, we discovered how the Fairtrade movement helps protect farmers from being underpaid.

Science

In Science this week, we’ve been timing how fast sugar dissolves! We experimented with different conditions to see what speeds up the process. We compared stirring vs. not stirring, warm water vs. cold water, and even sugar cubes vs. granules.

DT

We created some prototypes of our paper structures in DT. We were exploring different paper folding techniques to ensure our structure held its form and could support any added weight.

 

15th December: DT Decorations

In computing and DT we have been working on coding and programming micro:bits. Our end piece was creating festive decorations. Take a look at our designs!

 

12th December: Egyptian Day

Today we did a variety of Egyptian themed activities including learning all about Cleopatra, writing on papyrus, creating paper sarcophaguses and making clay canopic jars.

 

3rd December: Orchestra and Choir Performance

10th November: Odd Socks Day!

We kicked off Anti-Bullying week with Odd Socks Day! This week we will be exploring issues around bullying in our PSHE lessons and assemblies.

 

 

13-17th October: International Week 

This week we visited 7 different classrooms to learn about 7 different countries!

We travelled to: China, South Africa, Vietnam, France, Germany, Bangladesh and Morocco. 

We learned how to introduce ourselves in each language, used atlases, learned about some key historical facts. We also created some beautiful art, including Vietnamese lanterns, Chinese Dragons and Moroccan mosaics. 

Friday 10th October: Art

This term, we have been exploring Hundertwasser and Fauvism in our art lessons. We have had a focus on colour (complementary and contrasting) and line. Have a look at our pieces! 

Friday 3rd October -

In our RE lessons, we have been exploring the rules in both Christianity and Judaism. We explored the Ten Commandments and came up with our own for the class. We then created some Mezuzahs, linking to Jewish tradition where these are placed on doorposts as a reminder to follow the teachings of the Torah. This helped us reflect on how rules guide behaviour and how faith can be expressed through everyday symbols.

 

Friday 26th September -

We have been lucky enough to have Drama lessons from the Drama teacher and some 6th Formers from St Alban's Boy School. We have played a range of games including One Word Story, creating freeze frames, mini scenes and Grandma's Footsteps with an acting twist! It has been fantastic to see the children fully embrace these sessions. 

 

 

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