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KS1 look at colour and pattern

KS1 look at colour and pattern

by | Apr 16, 2024 | Nightingales, Owls, Robins

In art this half term the children have enjoyed using paint and pattern. They began the topic by looking at primary colours on a colour wheel and how those primary colours can be mixed together to make secondary colours. They also created warm/cool shades and...
Windy Nook -vs- Ghana

Windy Nook -vs- Ghana

by | Apr 16, 2024 | Nightingales, Owls, Robins

This half terms geography topic was comparing Windy Nook to Ghana in Africa. The children began the topic by locating the UK and Ghana on the map of the world as well as naming and locating the world’s 7 continents and five oceans. Next they compared human and...
Year 1 investigate capacity

Year 1 investigate capacity

by | Mar 28, 2024 | Maths, Owls, Robins

This week Year 1 have been learning about capacity. We discussed the difference between capacity and volume: Capacity – the amount that a container can hold. Volume – the measure of space taken up by the object itself. The children enjoyed a practical lesson allowing...
Measuring in Year 1

Measuring in Year 1

by | Mar 26, 2024 | Maths, News, Owls, Robins

This week in Maths the children have been looking at measure using and non standard measurements using cubes and standard measurement using a ruler for centimetres. The children then discussed object’s which were the longest, shortest and calculated the...
A Special Visitor in Key Stage One

A Special Visitor in Key Stage One

by | Mar 22, 2024 | Bees, News, Nightingales, Owls, Robins

This half term, Key Stage One have been learning about the Jewish festival of Purim. We were lucky enough to have a visitor from the Jewish community visit our school to tell us all about why and how Purim is celebrated. The children enjoyed listening to the stories...