Year 1 have been learning their phase 5 sounds in phonics lessons. This week children have learned the ‘al’ digraph pronounced as /or/ as well as the sound ‘y’ pronounced as /ee/.
Children have been working through their ELS apply books to blend, read and write their sounds,
Year 2 have been learning India, to prepare to learn about the physical features of India, we went on a walk in the park to identify physical and human features in our local area. We identified that our school. The church and roads are human features, also that trees hills and rivers are physical features… Continue Reading
KS2 took part in some art work activities outside of class time. Art outside of the classroom was part of our ArtsMark Journey. Inspired by the work of artist, and activist, Keith Haring, we produced a collaborative art park for anti-bullying week. We used card and markers to draw figures and messages with vibrant, contrasting… Continue Reading
In science, Year 1 have been learning all about winter. They learned about how humans keep warm in the winter by wearing more layers of clothing. They then found out that animals don’t need clothes to keep warm as come animals such as polar bears, have thick fur, small ears and blubber which keeps… Continue Reading
The under-11 team played their first fixtures in the defence of the Dale League that the previous team won last season. The side drew their first match 0-0, coming the closest to breaking the deadlock by hitting the crossbar. The second match the team managed to score and keep a clean sheet, winning 1-0. The… Continue Reading
We gained the School Games Gold Award again last academic year #shineinlittleways ! Our school focuses on the personal development of our young people through leadership, engagement and participation in competition and 60 active minutes a day! 🌟🥇✨ Continue Reading
Y4 did a liturgical dance in RE today in groups, focusing on recognising sin through the story of the Prodigal Son with the songs, ‘Fix you’ and ‘Father I have sinned’. Before this, they had focused on the lyrics and answering thought bubbles for the father and two sons. ✝️🫶🏼 Continue Reading
Y4 started their making music topic in Computing today with Miss Barnes. They looked at music terminology & had a go at composing their own beat on busy beats, Purple Mash (learning what it might be like to be a music producer). Some children created soothing melodies to relax on the beach with, while others… Continue Reading
Y4 took part in their second Sacramental Preparation today, with the focus on Baptism and the creed. The children watched some videos on baptism, discussed the signs & symbols of baptism & took part in a role play. ✝️ Continue Reading
In Year 2 we have been learning about the properties of different materials. Today we explored the effects of heating and cooling materials on different objects. First we observed what happened when we heated ice. We noticed that the ice changed from a solid into a liquid. Next we investigated how temperature effects play dough.… Continue Reading
