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Science with the Beeches

Science with the Beeches

This week in science, Beeches have been learning about classifying animals.  First they looked at vertebrates and invertebrates before grouping animals into further groups such as: Molluscs, Reptiles, Mammals and Echinoderms. Article 13: You have the right to find out...
UKS2 Music

UKS2 Music

IMG_9695 IMG_9698 IMG_9699 The children have been learning how to use body percussion during our music lessons.  They have listened, practiced and performed two classical music pieces called ‘The Nutcracker’ and ‘In the Hall of the Mountain...
UKS2 Art

UKS2 Art

In UKS2, we have been learning all about the Maya.  We have researched and designed our own Maya masks, focusing on colour, pattern and shape.  In the coming weeks, we will create masks using the media of cardboard and paint.  Keep a look out for our finished Masks!...
UKS2 R.E

UKS2 R.E

This week Beeches, Oaks and Elms had a visit from Reverend Danie, to look deeper into the Christmas Story.  The children discussed what they already knew about the story and compared their knowledge to what was written in the gospels.  Reverend Danie spoke to the...
UKS2 Science Investigation

UKS2 Science Investigation

Last week, the children investigated whether exercise increases brain power.  They took part in three activities which included: beep test, own pace and control.  Before and after the tests, the children completed a ‘Stroop Test’ to see if they improved...