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Robots and algorithms
This half term, the children have been learning all about using floor robots and algorithms. Building on our previous topics, we revisited the idea that an algorithm is a clear set of instructions given to a computer to help it complete a task. Working in teams, the...
Year 1 Collective Worship
This morning, Year 1 showcased their last Collective Worship of this academic year and WOW what a fabulous assembly it was from start to finish! Their Collective Worship involved lots of singing, actions, prayers and wonderful memories from their time so far in Year...
Year 4 at Forest School
What a contrast of an afternoon Year 4 had today compared to Early Years’ morning at Forest School. We were SOOOO happy we were well prepared for every kind of weather, because we weren’t expecting the weather to change so much! At first, it was incredibly warm, full...
Clay Sculptures inspired by Barbara Hepworth
This half term, we are learning about the artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth who uses clay, wood and metal to create abstract sculptures to be displayed in art galleries and natural spaces. Having researched her style using iPads and creating collages in our...
Early Years at Forest School
This morning, Nursery and Reception were again thrilled to be attending Forest School with Phil from Muddy Monsters! The weather has been a mix of wind, rain, sunshine, warmth and even hail stone this week, so we made sure to wrap up warm and put on our waterproofs...
Writing Skills
Every morning, when the children arrive into school, Reception class practice their independent writing skills by describing what they can see in an image on the screen. The children have been working very hard over the last few weeks to show off their skills such as...
St. Chad’s Church
Yesterday afternoon, Reception class visited St. Chad’s Church in Bensham as part of their RE topic; ‘Special Places’. Over the last couple of weeks, the children have been talking about their own special places and why they are special to them. We have also learnt...
Basketball Rhythm
Today in their Music lesson, Stuart explained to the children that they’d be using basketballs to create rhythm in the hall. The rhythms we used to the song ‘Natural’ by Imagine Dragons included; eighth notes, half notes, whole notes and half rest. The children...
Year 3 Forest School
Last Thursday afternoon, it was Year 3’s turn to visit Forest School. The children enjoyed exploring the new slack lines. Some of their back flips and movements they made were AMAZING! Some of the children also spent most of their time in the mud kitchen, mixing and...
Grace Darling Museum visit
The children had a wonderful day visiting the Grace Darling Museum in Bamburgh. They enjoyed learning about the brave story of Grace Darling and had great fun acting out parts of the story together. We enjoyed lunch in the gardens, tasted some...