Wow what an exciting visit we have had this afternoon. We had a visit from Brian from the Herbert Art Gallery. Brian bought with him lots of Toys both from the past and present day for us to look at. We dressed up as children from the Victorian times and even had a visit from […]
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4Red: Around the World .
This week, 4Red have explored India. Watch and enjoy the video below. What have you enjoyed about this week?
Bangladesh in 2 Red
Watch our video to discover some of the learning we have taken part in this week. What a wonderful ending to the term. Well done 2 Red! What have you learned about Bangladesh? What was the title of the traditional tale from Bangladesh we learned about? Who where the main characters in the story? Can […]
1 Blue Around the World
This week in 1 Blue we have been learning about the country Egypt. The children developed geographical skills by using maps. They gained a deeper understanding of a different country and explored the history of a different country.
4W Around the world week- Ghana
This week 4W have been studying Ghana as their country for around the world week. Please watch our video below displaying some of our fantastic knowledge. What did you enjoy most about around the world week? Can you tell me any facts about Ghana?
Around the world week Iran
What an exciting week we have had in 3 Blue. We have been learning all about Iran this week and have learnt some amazing facts about this country! We have been busy learning about the history of Iran, looking at the ancient and modern architecture of the country and have also looked at the culture […]
6Blue-Finland
This year for around the world week, 6 Blue explored the beautiful country of Finland. Below is a video showcasing some of the learning taken place. Share facts you’ve learnt about Finland.
1 Blue Sole Project
Some of the children in 1 Blue were posed with the following question. They were able to research and present their findings however they chose to. They worked together well as a team and decided to use the internet to research the question and then create a poster which they then presented to the rest […]
4Red: Comprehension
Using the text provided, please answer the questions below in full sentences. For example, 2. The school children in India go to after primary school is called………
Nando’s Nando’s Nando’s
Here is the video of our wonderful trip to Nando’s. Miss Starkey has already blogged about our fantastic experience. I would just like to say your manners and behaviour were brilliant. Well done for representing Broad Heath. Also a huge thank you to Sunnaf’s mum for coming along and supporting us. Finally we would like […]
4Red: Exploring the Taj Mahal on VR headsets.
Today, 4Red have had the fantastic opportunity of exploring the Taj Mahal on VR headsets. Using all of your new knowledge, please answer the questions below. 1. Describe the Taj Mahal in three words. 2. Why was the Taj Mahal built? 3. Would you like to explore the Taj Mahal in real life? If so, […]
Spain Tour Guide
The children were tasked with creating a tour guide for a group of tourists visiting Spain. Watch the video to see how they did this and remember to answer the question at the end.
Super homework in 3 Blue
This half term we have been learning about the Romans’ and homework this week was to create a 3D model of an amphitheater or colosseum. I am so proud of all the hard work that children have been putting into their homework! Just take a look at these fantastic models made by some children in […]
Super homework from Yahya!
Have a look at Yahya’s fantastic homework. His homework was to create a 3D model of the colosseum using Lego. He has gone into so much detail by including an emperor, spectators and even a gladiator! Super work Yahya!
3 White’s Roman bath experience
On Monday, Year 3 were learning what the Roman baths were like. To do this children role-played the different parts of the Roman bath as best we could. Before bathing , the Romans would exercise in the Palaestra. They did things such as running, mild weight lifting and wrestling. Year 3 exercised at our own […]
Goodnight from year 4 on Blitz night
We have had a fun filled evening with lots of activities and experiencing new things. We are now settling down to watch Goodnight Mr Tom, we have been reading this book in class. We have enjoyed our carrot cookies and a hot chocolate we will be ready to sleep soon ….. Well our teachers hope […]
Year 4 Blitz night – war time games
Tonight we experienced playing some war time games. We played board games and blow football. What did you think of these games? Would you recommend these games and why?
Year 4 Blitz night, in the shelter!
Oh no the air raid siren went off and we could hear the planes overhead. We had to sensibly make our way to the shelter when all of a sudden the electricity went off! This happened all the time during the war! How did you feel in the shelter? What do you think it would […]
Year 4 Blitz night – cooking on rations
Tonight we are experiencing rationing and following a traditional war time recipe to make a tasty treat – carrot cookies. What ingredients did you use and how much of each did you use? What is rationing? What would it have been like living on rationed food?
Year 4 Blitz night – for the war effort.
Children have been working hard in the factory to make boxes for all the gas masks commissioned in World War II. What shapes were on the box? What did you find easy/hard? Would you have been able to do this job for your country in 1939?
Year 4 Blitz night – French knitting
During the war people had to mend and make do with their clothes as times were hard. Children had a go at French knitting. This was very difficult. They also tried making friendship bracelets to symbolise peace. How could you cope with Manding and making do during the war? What skills did you use?
Year 4 blitz night VR experience
We are in a virtual reality experiencing the blitz in the underground in London. During this experience our teachers dropped bean bags on us to give us a 4D experience. What could you see? What could you hear? What could you feel? Why were the bean bags dropped? How would you feel in that experience?
5R – Spain presentations
This afternoon, 5 Red were set the challenge to research different aspects of Spanish culture and create a presentation to deliver to the class. Miss Smith had a fantastic time teaching you and felt so proud of how beautifully you spoke. You memorised a range of facts and delivered them with clarity. Superstars! Have a […]
3 White- Why the Romans came to Britain
We have been learning why the Romans came to Britain. The children research the answer to the question and the yellow group created an Imovie to explain their findings. Why did the Romans come to Britain?
6 Blue- Dovedale adventure
Six Blue had an adventure of a lifetime climbing the Thorpe Cloud mountain. Below is a video showcasing what a great day we had. We learnt lots and we enjoyed taking part in this super Geographic experience! Please write a detailed diary entry, showcasing your thoughts and feelings of the day.
5 White’s Space Centre trip
Our topic for the Term!
We have been learning about where we live, our school and the local area! We have had some great learning experiences that are showcased in our video…
2White Outstanding Homework
2White have been so creative at home with their grown ups this half term! Mrs Walker and I could not be prouder! First they made seaside scenes with key features… Then they made bathing machines. How amazing they are! Can you explain what a bathing machine is? Keep up the fantastic work! Learning at home […]
Year 4 Mexican Day
We have had a wonderful day in year 4 celebrating the day of the dead, researching Aztecs and Mayans. We have made our own salsa and tried it. We have learnt Mexican dances as well as using the VR headsets. We also designed our own sombreros! What has been the best bit of the day? […]
The Black Death
Year 6 have had a fabulous half term learning about the Black Death. We learnt about how it came to Europe and England, and the impact it had on society and everyday life. What was the most interesting part of your learning? How do you think it must have felt to have lived in those […]