Inspired by Beatriz Milhazes…
This week, Learners had a wonderful art lesson creating collage inspired by Beatriz Milhazes. Learners enjoyed researching the artists own pieces, before creating their own inspired artwork. Just like Beatriz, Learners used bold colours and cascading patterns,…
Exploring forces
In science this week, we have been learning about forces. On Wednesday we looked at how using different forces could make an object change its shape. We used dough to help us find out. We squeezed, stretched, pushed, pulled and twisted the dough and recognised that…
Exploring friction.
In science this week, we have been finding out about friction. What better way to do this than to explore it for ourselves. We set ab out measuring how far an object travelled down a ramp while changing the material at the bottom to test varying friction. We made sure…
Structures
In DT this week, Learners have enjoyed building stable structures. We demonstrated excellent problem solving skills. We tested different shapes and noted how they affected the strength of the structure. We experimented with different designs and materials and we…
Choosing and arranging materials.
Learners have had a busy week and have particularly enjoyed art activities. Our focus this term is collage and this week we have been sorting different materials into groups. We used many different materials including card, paper, felt, wool and feathers. The children…
Whether the weather be fine, or whether the weather be not.
In school, we have been thinking about our new value of respect. This is also one of our three school values. To aid discussions, we have been thinking about one of our own Bible readings “So in everything, do to others what you would have then do to you’…
Hurray – a reply from Tromso!
On Thursday, Learners got a huge surprise when the postman delivered a parcel addressed to Learners Class. Upon opening the package, Learners were delighted to receive a reply from Tromso, Norway. Last term Learners were SO proud of their persuasive writing about why…