IT and Computing
We’re going on a shape hunt!
For maths this week we have focussed on shape. We took part in shape hunts both indoors and outdoors. We discovered that triangles were more difficult to find than circles, squares and rectangles. We continued our Winter theme and used our imagination to produce some...
Another busy week in nursery!
We made some more shimmering playdough this week following our playdough recipe. We carefully measured and counted the appropriate quantities of ingredients and practised good turn taking and patience while waiting for our turn. We have continued to focus on repeating...
Making the most of the Winter weather!
We have continued to focus on the topic of Winter. One of the stories that we are reading at the moment is called Here Comes Jack Frost and part of the story mentions the interesting patterns that frost forms on windows. We have been very interested in these patterns...
Welcome new nursery friends and old!
A warm welcome to our new nursery pupils and also a warm welcome back to our existing pupils who have been friendly and supportive towards our new friends. Our new children have impressed us at how happily they have separated from their families and we are all...
Fun with Fairground Rides for UKS2 DT
This term saw UKS2 work on designing and creating fairground rides in DT. The children have worked hard all term on creating sturdy structures and complex electrical component controlled using ICT. They had to work in groups to research and design Ferris wheels and...
Christmas preparations continue in nursery
We have continued to prepare for Christmas this week in nursery. We finished our calendars which look fantastic. We also started making our Christmas cards which was great fun as to make the body of the snowman which will feature on the front of our card we made a...
Computing at Newcastle University
Last week, UKS2 had an amazing opportunity to visit Newcastle University to participate in some computing lessons with their incredible staff. The children learned about how computing is used to unlock DNA and also how AI is used in data logging. Article 28: You have...
Preparing for Christmas and fun in the snow!
This week we have started to prepare for Christmas. We made some fantastic hats that we will wear during our Christmas performance. We chose to either make a Christmas tree hat or a reindeer. We used handprints for the main part of the hat and decorated them...
Strike a pose!
This week, Reception were introduced to our classroom iPads! The children were so excited to use them and capture what happens in our classroom. The children learnt what buttons they needed to use to get onto the camera and then practised taking...
Connecting Computers in LKS2
This half term, we have been looking at connecting computers in our IT lessons. We've investigated what a device is and had a look this week at how we can use them to create paintings. Children compared a drawing created by hand with one they did on the computers...
Road Safety in Nursery
This week in nursery we have focussed on road safety. We discussed the importance of holding our adult's hands while crossing the road and how to cross safely. We practiced using the key words; STOP, LOOK, LISTEN THINK and used toy cars and figures in a tough tray to...
Diwali in Nursery
This week in nursery we have been finding out about Diwali, The Festival of Light. We made our own diva lamps using clay and painted them using some metallic paint. We talked about the fact that clay can be shaped and changed before it dries and hardens but once it...