Money Makes Points - Winter Fair

Over the coming weeks, we will be collecting donations for the Winter Fair. Please help by giving any change you can. 

At the end of the school day when you collect your child you will find a collection bag with the class teacher (just like in the picture). Extra house points will be allocated for classes who collect the most money.

Money means House Points!

 

Show Racism the Red Card

 Here are some children in Key Stage 2 wearing red for Show Racism the Red Card Day just before we broke up for the October half term. 

Achivement Assembly at Manor Way

 Here are all the wonderful winners of a prize at Achievement Assembly. What a fabulous way to end the half term!

Y4 Science The Water Cycle

In Science we have been learning about rivers and the water cycle. We had the opportunity to make our own models to demonstrate how the water cycle works. It even included moving parts!!

"I really like getting to make something in science, it was so much fun!"

"My favourite part was making the moving rain drop."

 

Bannockburn Bistro at High Street

Reception were invited to their very first Bannockburn Bistro at High Street today for showing good manners in the Dinner Hall this week. It was a very lively lunch!

 

Achievement Assembly at High Street

Well done to all our award winners at Achievement Assembly this week. What a great start to the October half term! 

 

Ochre House Bubble Show

As Ochre achieved the most House Points last academic year, the teams effort was rewarded with a Bubble Show that came into school. There was lots of laughter and a few very loud bangs!

 

Reading a rhythm - Year 1 music

Year 1 have been practising reading rhythms.  Can you read and clap the rhythms in the pictures?

We altered the speed of the backing track we were using - and realised that rhythms stay the same even if the beat goes fast or slow.

Year 4 PD

 

In PD this term, Year 4 have been learning about how we can all play an important part in our school community. We have spent time identifying ways that we can make sure every voice is listened to and valued. We have also been looking at what we can do if we are experiencing issues within our class community. After, developing problem solving strategies, Year 4 had time to think about how showing our school values can positively benefit our learning.

Year 4 RE: Judaism

In RE this term, Year 4 have been learning about Judaism. We have spent time identifying and exploring Jewish Artefacts, such as a Yad and the Torah scrolls. We have also been looking at religious stories from the Torah and thinking about how they help Jewish people in learning about their faith. After sequencing the stories, Year 4 had time to think about how the teachings from the stories linked to our school values and ways we could use those teachings in our daily lives.

 

Year 4 Trip to Canal Museum

 Year 4 Trip to Canal Museum 

This term, pupils in Year 4 have been writing warning stories about canals. They have also written a balanced argument that discusses whether canals are dangerous. To support their writing, children went on a trip to the London Canal Museum to learn about how canals were used in the past and to take a walk along the paths to help them understand the dangers and enjoyment of being beside the canal.

Year 4 Debate

 Year 4 Debate

In English, this term, pupils have been learning to write a balanced argument. We explored various topics to discuss and thought about the language that was used in debates.

Pupils shared their opinions on the topic of whether canals were a safe place to visit and using the appropriate vocabulary, engaged in a respectful debate.

Show Racism the Red Card Day 2023

We are inviting all children to wear an item of red on Friday 20th October to support Show Racism the Red Card Day. 

Children will be taking part in class discussions in order to explore the ways in which we actively oppose racism and promote racial equality at school.

Black History Month 2023

Year 3 build shelters!

Today, Year 3 headed down to the Forest School on a mission to build the best shelters that they could. The children were given a range of resources to support them in their mission. They used tarpaulins, tyres, bamboo, clips, rope as well as natural resources they could find in the Forest School. The classes compared their shelters and resources to ones from the Stone Age and were able to appreciate the challenge early humans would have faced!