A successful propeller system
We were very impressed by the systems children designed to propel their boats.
Author Archives: Mrs Wheeler
Will our boats float?
During the summer holidays, Y6 were challenged to make a boat that floats. Today we tested out the finished products in our school pond. Luckily, our boats were a huge […]
Working in our triads
Today we have formed peer critique triads so that we can support each other to edit and improve our writing. We were able to give good advice to our partners.
Word Processing our manifestos
Last week, we elected our school councillor. Prior to this we wrote manifestos to outline why we would be effective as a school councillor. Lots of ideas and persuasive techniques […]
A good start to our week of learning in Y6W
We have used our resilience learning skill this morning to write at length about a stormy sea scene. It has been a great start to our week of learning.
A great first week for the new Y6s
This week we have transitioned into our new year groups and class 9 have had an action-packed week. We have created some beautiful art, conducted a science investigation, engaged in […]
Clarice Cliff artwork in Y6
In our art lessons, we have been learning about Clarice Cliff who was a ceramic artist from the 1920s to the 1960s. While we love the colour in her artwork, […]
Grammar revision in Y6
As our SATs are fast approaching, Y6 are working hard revising all the grammar terminology we have learnt. Today we have played games to remind us about different types of […]
P4C in Y6
This week we have been thinking about healthy minds. We have begun our afternoons with mindfulness to help us to relax and recharge ready for learning. Our P4C discussion this […]
More members of the 100% club
Y6 are going from strength to strength improving their scores on a Bedrock. We have a few more additions to the 100% club this week.
Problem Solving in Y6
Y6 have been creating models to support our learning on volume and surface area to help us to visualise in problem solving. It took a lot of resilience to keep […]
Healthy For Life
Mason has successfully completed the Healthy For Life programme. We are very proud of you Mason!
500 Words in progress
Y6 are doing some last-minute work on their stories to submit to BBC’s 500 word competition. Fingers crossed that our talents are recognised.
Getting to grips with improper fractions in Y6
Children in Year 6 have been learning about Fractions. As part of our learning we are finding equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting with different denominators and multiplying.
A few more moments from Kelham Island
Year 6 have has a magnificent visit to Kelham Island as part of their learning about WWII. Children all dressed up as Evacuees and had a brilliant immersive day of […]
The Most Powerful Steam Engine in Britain
A Harrowing Siren
Wonderful WW2 experience
Searching through the evidence
As part of our visit to Kelham Island, we have been using our detective skills to work out what sort of evacuees the different suitcases belonged to.
Working the Thingummybob
Amazing results in Y6W
Fantastic effort from all the children in Y6 on Bedrock. These 3 children even managed to hit the top score!
STEM in Y6
In science, we have been learning how light travels. We have put our knowledge to good use by making periscopes. What better way is there to test them out than […]
Using our digital technology to educate others
Today we have been using ICT to create educational resources to help people to keep a positive digital footprint. These will look great on display.
Ending our topic with art work
This afternoon, we are taking a break from the Christmas celebrations with some creative and relaxing art to end our topic on coasts.
Carol Singing at Cherry Tree Care Home
A big thank you to the 20 children who came along to Cherry Tree Care Home to sing for the residents. The favourite song was definitely ‘When Santa Got Stuck […]
Fantastic peer support in Y6
I have been thoroughly impressed by the peer critique work that Y6 has been doing this morning. They have worked in their triads to give very helpful and supportive advice […]
The mystery of the vandalised attendance certificate?
In Y6, we have explored the meaning of a screwed up attendance certificate. The children pondered over whether it was done by someone with poor attendance as an act of […]
Crucial Crew
Y6 had a fun and informative day at Crucial Crew today. We explored how to keep ourselves and others safe in lots of different scenarios.
Problem solving in Y6 to find equivalent fractions
Today we put our skills to the test using logic, problem solving, team work and communication to find equivalent fractions.