by Mr Brown | Jan 27, 2017 | Oaks
This week, the Oaks investigated the impact of exercise on their bodies. They measured their resting heat rate before exercise and logged that data in a table. Afterwards, the class took part in a one-minute vigorous workout and assessed its effect on their pulse. The...
by Mr Brown | Jan 20, 2017 | Oaks
In Science, we have learned about the circulatory system and the role its different parts play in the cycle. During our PE warm-up, we created our own giant circulatory system, complete with heart, lungs, arteries, veins and capillaries: we even had red and blue books...
by Mr Brown | Jan 13, 2017 | Oaks
In PE, not only did we work on dribbling, passing and shooting skills for this term’s basketball activities, we also had a go at playing the Maya game of pok a tok. This frenetic game involves two teams moving a ball between players, without ever using hands or...
by Mr Brown | Jan 6, 2017 | Oaks
This week, the Oaks have been learning about the Maya civilisation of Central America. We have shared and discussed several interesting, often quite gruesome, facts about this fascinating society. The class has produced some superb writing on the subject. Furthermore,...
by Mr Brown | Dec 16, 2016 | Beeches, Elms, News, Oaks
On Thursday afternoon, Years 5 and 6 put on their glad rags and enjoyed food, drinks and a boogie at their Christmas party. The lights and music were fantastic as everyone whipped and neigh-neighed the day away! We’re already looking forward to the next one!...
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