UKS2 write book reviews
UKS2 reached the end of their online book that they have been reading today, 'Nightfall on the Somme'. It has been clear that the topic of WW1 has been very popular amongst the children and has enabled them to produce some excellent writing for us to read! To finish...
Character Concept Maps
In keeping with this week's focus on WW1, UKS2 have been exploring the main character's personality from the book 'Nightfall on the Somme' by creating a concept map. This is a skill we have already looked at this term when displaying our Science research so children...
Life in the Trenches (WW1 Diary Entries)
This week UKS2 have been continuing to learn about life for our soldiers during WW1. They have written some fantastic diary entries from the front. They have used excellent historical vocabulary throughout and really captured what life must have been like for the...
Live Learning Policy
In preparation for live teaching we have put together a policy to ensure the safeguarding of all stakeholders. Please take some time to read it and do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns. Live Teaching Policy Aim: To maintain...
Making Calendars in UKS2
Yes it's that time of year again when we begin our Christmas crafts in school. This week UKS2 have been applying their IT skills; they have made calendars using the software package 'Wordle' to create them. Watch out for them coming home very soon! Article 28: You...
Computer Wizards!
This week, Snowdrops have been showing off their fantastic computing skills. After doing some word processing and editing, they learned how to copy and paste images effectively. They were great at searching for types of bridge on Google and then copying and pasting...
Reciting Poetry – remembering fallen heroes!
This week in English UKS2 have been looking at a range of poems as part of Remembrance Week. They have listened to and responded to a variety of different poems including: Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. We...
Super eBook skills in ICT
Today Miss Crowe's Year 2's continued their eBooks that they started last week. The children logged on to the computers and then on to their purple mash accounts where they have been drawings pictures and writing captions to create an eBook of The Scarecrows' wedding...
Election Leaflets!
Some of UKS2 have have reinforced their elections promises with a campaign leaflet. It outlines their promises and more importantly a bit more about themselves. Please click on the links below to read a few. Beeches 1 Beeches 2 Beeches 3 Beeches 4 Beeches 5 Beeches 6...
Vote for Me!
Here are the Beeches hard at work on the election campaign. This week in English they have been creating election leaflets to reinforce their election speeches. They are using Publisher to present their work. Watch out for them next week at some point! Article 17: You...
Reading Plus: Parents/Carers Guide
All of UKS2 are using Reading Plus this academic year. It's a fantastic resource aimed at building up essential reading skills for life! The link below takes you to bite-size videos that parents can watch with their children. These are here to help parents understand...
Google Classroom Help
Dear Parents, Firstly, I'd like to say a huge thank you for all of your support with logging into Google Classroom at home and supporting the children to access their homework. Some children have had issues logging in. This may sometimes be caused by Google...