This term, Reception have been learning about the French artist, Cezanne. We looked at lots of his different paintings and especially liked his fruit bowl, as it linked to our story of the week, Handa’s Surprise. We have created our own interpretation of the fruit bowl using pastels.
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Jan Griffier in Year One
We’ve been finding out about Jan Griffier, an artist that was alive during the Great Fire of London! 🔥 Although he wasn’t in London during the fire, he visited not long after and painted what London would have looked like during the inferno! 🌆 We studied his work, sharing our opinions and then sketched from […]
BE SMART WITH A HEART in Year Three
Year Three redesigned our Online safety message: BE SMART WITH A HEART. This is to raise awareness of a safer and better internet for all. It is also to win a competition organised by our Digital Leaders! Who is going to win?
Reception Celebrate Chinese New Year
This week, Reception have been learning about Chinese New Year. As part of the celebrations, we learned that ribbon dances are very popular. We watched a video to inspire our own ribbon dances.
Nursery Celebrate Chinese New Year
This week we have been learning about the Chinese New Year celebration. We have found where China is located on the map and learned lots of facts about the Chinese New Year and the traditions that Chinese people take part in. We have practised writing numbers in Chinese, using chopsticks to pick up noodles and […]
Rowing Skills in Year Five
In our Monday P.E. session, we’ve been developing the new skill of rowing. Over the past few weeks, we’ve thought carefully about safety, our technique and pacing our stokes effectively. Well done Year Five!
Pierre the Bear in Year Four
Pierre the Bear has been enjoying spending time with lots of the children in Year Four. On his latest adventures, he has been watching French footballers, eating French bread 🥖 and he even went football training too!
Mr Egypt visiting Year Three
Mr Egypt came and shared his 53 year passion about Ancient Egypt with authentic artefacts. He narrated so much about gods, pharaohs and queens. The children particularly enjoyed learning about the discovery of the Tutankhamun’s tomb and mummification. What a great day!
Researching Lowry in Year Six
We have been finalising our Lowry research pages this afternoon in class. They’re looking amazing and really informative too!
London’s Burning in Year One
It’s been very noisy and very musical in Year One! 🎵 We learned the words to ‘London’s Burning’, 🔥 sang in rounds taking turns to be the conductors and then added musical instruments! 🥁 We also talked about how in 1666 they couldn’t have fetched the engines but they did try to pour on water […]