Curriculum News
Landscapes using different media – The Seaside
The Year One children became ‘artists’ and started a new unit of work called Landscapes using different Media - The Seaside. The children thought about the question - Can we identify the key features of a landscape? The children were asked to look at the seaside...
Aboriginal Art
The Swans enjoyed their ‘Immersion Day’ learning about aboriginal art. They created dot paintings to decorate the class in preparation for their new Geography topic on Australia.
Red, White and Blue
The children came to school dressed to red, white and blue clothes ready to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation. The children took part in activities focusing on the King’s Coronation. Miss Jones read the children the Little People Big Ideas - King Charles III...
Rocket to the Moon
The Year One children have been exploring the topic rocket to the moon in Computing. The children were told they were going to learn how to be rocket scientists. They were told they were going to build a rocket using junk modelling materials which they will test out...
Self Portraits
The children became ‘artists’ and continued with the unit of work - Drawing: Marvellous Marks. The children thought about the question - Can we mark make using pencils to create a simple observational drawing? The children drew their self portraits using a mirror to...
Yoga
The children enjoyed their yoga session with Mrs Martin and Miss Bailey. The children listened and followed instructions and performed breathing techniques and different poses. Great work Kingfishers.
Wonderful Weavers
The children became ‘artists’ and continued with the unit of work - Craft and Design: Woven Wonders. The children thought about the question - Can we learn how to weave? The children recalled the skills they practised last lesson and what they did to practise the...
Understanding the Solar System
Owls' Science topic this half term is Earth and Space. We have been doing lots of activities to help us understand the structure of the solar system. Using a range of balls, trundle wheels and the school field, we tried to map out the solar system, showing the...
Christianity Celebrations
The children in Year One began learning about Christianity - Celebrations. The children thought about the question - How does celebrating Pentecost remind Christians that God is with them always? The children welcomed Reverend Manette into the classroom. Reverend...
The King’s Coronation
The children in Kingfishers Class held their own coronation of the King. Miss Jones told the children what happens during the coronation. The children were given different roles - King Charles III, Camila Queen Consort, Archbishop of Canterbury, people to hold the...
Craft and Design: Woven Wonders
The Year One children started a new unit of work called Craft and Design: Woven Wonders. The children thought about the question - Can art be made in different ways? The children were asked to look at some pictures of people doing different activities. They were asked...
Coronation Cards for the King
Miss Jones spoke to the children about the King. They found out that the King is going to be celebrating his coronation next month. Miss Jones told the children she thought it would be a lovely idea if the children could design and create a special card for the King....
Money Sense Workshop
The children in Kingfishers class took part in a money sense workshop provided by NatWest. The workshop was called Super Smoothie Shop. The children were introduced to Sarah the volunteer from NatWest. She explained her role and what she does at the bank. The children...
African Art
The Swans have been learning how Picasso was influenced by African art
Digital Imagery
The children in Year one have been learning about Digital Imagery in Computing. The children were asked to create their own photo story. The children planned their story and set up their scenes referring to their planning sheet. When they were happy with the scene...
Inherited Characteristics
The Swans have been learning about inherited characteristics. They thought about what the children of different Mr Men and Little Miss characters would look like if they were to produce offspring. They had so much fun! [gallery...
Cloud Forest Terrariums
The children in Kingfishers Class became Geographers. The children continued focusing on What is life like in the Jungle? Today the children thought about the question - Can we identify the locations and features of cloud forests? Today the children found out about a...
Seed Packets – Instructions
In English this half term, the children have been focusing on instructions, thinking about how to plant a seed. The children were introduced to imperative (or bossy) verbs and that instructions should be short, clear and in the correct order. The children composed...
RE – Why do Christians put a cross in an Easter garden?
The children in Reception have been learning about Christianity. The children thought about the question - Why do Christians put a cross in an Easter garden? Mrs Clark read the story The Three Billy Goats Gruff and the children discussed the need for the goats to...
The Class Spider Sculpture
The children became ‘artists’ and thought about the question - Can we plan and create a sculpture as a class? The children were introduced to the artist Louise Bourgeois and the Maman sculpture made from bronze. The children were asked to give adjectives to describe...
Prayer and Worship
The children have been learning about Christianity - Prayer and Worship. The children thought about the question - Why do Christians pray to God and worship him? They listened to the story of Jesus teaching his disciples to pray and learned the Lords Prayer,...
Stop Motion Animation
The Swans have been using the 'Stop Motion Animation' app to create their first short animation. They learnt about onion skinning; the importance of keeping the camera still and the need for very small changes in their model. It was such fun! [gallery...
Flower Sculpture
Thie children in Kingfishers Class became ‘artists’ and thought about the question - Can we make a 3D sculpture? The children recapped over the artist Andy Goldsworthy and his work. The children were asked to create a 3D sculpture made from natural materials like Andy...
Periscope Making
In science, the Swans made periscopes to see how they can be used to help us see things that are out of sight.