Counting in 2s with Year 1

This week in Maths, Year 1 have been working hard on their 2 x tables. Throughout the week we have been using different strategies to support us when counting in 2s, such as repeated addition, using Numicon, worded problems and arrays. We have been evidencing this month's school value of effort.  

We don't talk about.... our Encanto reward afternoon for Year 3 Spanish learners!

As a reward for their commitment to learning and effort towards their Spanish lessons, last week a group of Year 3 pupils enjoyed an afternoon with Señora Seaton, where they enjoyed tasting lots of traditional Spanish snacks, such as tortilla de patata con chorizo, pimientos o espinacas, whilst they watched the Disney film Encanto, which is set in Columbia, South America. They also took part in a quiz to practise the new Spanish words they had learn through watching the film as there are lots of Spanish and Latino references made throughout the film.

If you want to try and sing the beautiful Spanish song called Dos Oruguitas from the film, use the lyric video below to help you and sing along.

Persevering with our Periscopes in Year 6 Elm Tree Class

This week in Elm Tree we used our scientific knowledge and our DT skills to build periscopes using recycled boxes. 

It was a difficult yet really fun challenge; through working in groups and showing values such perseverance, cooperation and effort, we all made contraptions, some of which were successful and worked exactly as periscopes should work. 

Amazing Homework Efforts in Year 3

We are so proud of all the hard work and effort that goes into the homework in Year 3!

Well done to both children and parents!

Here are some examples of the amazing Pyramids we saw from Year 3 during our Egyptian topics!

All the Year 3 teachers cannot wait to see what will come into school for our Greek topic next!

‘I like rowing because it gets me out of the wheelchair...' Determination from the perspective of a Paralympian

On Monday 25^th June, Year 5 had a very special guest visit to talk about this month’s value, Determination. Benjamin Pritchard is a member of Team GB’s British Rowing Team. He shared his inspirational story of how he was able to overcome a life-changing injury, which saw him transition from a successful triathlete and cyclist to a rising star in Paralympic sport.

After an accident in 2016, Benjamin had to adjust to life as a wheelchair user. He spoke to the children about the challenges he faced when first leaving the hospital and taking up a new skill as an adaptive rower. However, with the right attitude, passion, and determination he was able to set new goals to get back to doing what he loved best – sport! Now with a number of awards and new records set, Benjamin is proof that no matter what challenges you may face in life, with the right attitude and determination you are able to achieve!

KS1 Disco - High St site

Key Stage 1 had the best time at our disco!

Last week, KS1 (Years 1&2) had a disco after school. We were really impressed by the effort everyone had put into their costumes and we loved dancing to the music. We even did a conga line! Some of us taught our cool dance moves to our teachers too.

Year 5 Orchard and Elm - Join for a Collaborative PE Lesson!

Year 5 Orchard and Elm Tree class joined together for a PE lesson on Rugby. We developed our passing skills and worked within small teams. 

We tested our pulse rate before and after our warm up and noticed the difference; we used our Science knowledge to explain why this was. 

We demonstrated many of our school values: Effort, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination, Fairness, Co-operation and many more.