Blog Author: KArrowsmith

In this weeks art lesson, Class Two learnt all about shading. Following the four rules of shading and using the correct pencil grip, the children were able to replicate an example and begin to add their knowledge and skills to their still life drawings. 

Anti-Bullying Week in Class Two! The children participated in activities to explore how being different is special. We explored our superpowers and how they can be used to help others who understand how bullying can make other people feel. 

Class Two this week leant all about Remembrance Day. They shared their gratitude to those who served in both World Wars through letters and prayers. Thank you to the children and parents who have kindly donated to the poppy appeal. 

In English this week, Class Two have been reading and writing all about the The Great Kapok Tree. With the focus of using alliteration, adjectives and direct speech, the children wrote some powerful advice from the perspective of an Amazon Rainforest animal in support of ending…

This week in Class Two the children experienced a whole day dedicated to Design Technology: Seasonal Cooking. We learnt how to chop, peel and grate fruit and vegetables including the necessary hand positions, use of muscles and health and safety. The children tasted some vegetables, cheeses,…

Class Two recently completed their second independent write of the term. Based on their Wonka inventions, they created amazing persuasive adverts that were visually and linguistically appealing to their target audience. Class Two really impressed the school with their creativity and humour…

In science this week, Class Two learnt about sedimentary rocks and fossil formation. The children explored this further through a practical activity, creating their own fossils with layers of bread! 

As Class Two continue to explore the features of a mosque, children were invited to explore Islamic artefacts this week. The children practised the four prayer positions whilst admiring the Quranic art and Islamic calligraphy before creating their own.

In English this week, Class Two designed their own sweet, packaging and invention room based on the Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The children were then interviewed by Miss Wonka for an upcoming Oompa Loompa job position at the Chocolate Factory! During their…

This week in music Class Two and Three explored ballads together. They listened to well-known examples, identified features and investigated how emotions can be heard through music. By working together, the children performed Space Oddity by David Bowie based on a given emotion and their…