Class 3

As Class Three are focusing on negative numbers in maths this week, we began our lesson with an active maths starter. This activity was called ‘positive or negative?’ and involved the children counting forwards and backwards through zero using a range of different rules. This set the children up…

Class Three finished their Viking playground structures in DT! We had an exhibition to talk about and showcase the hard work from this half term and the children loved seeing the work of their peers too!

Class Three learned about Viking sagas. After making comparisons between two sagas, the children created their own sagas of Leif Erikson’s discovery of Vinland, carefully choosing which historic details to include and where to add their own dramatic interpretations!
 

Class Three completed their evaluations of their playground structures in DT. They considered their initial designs and how sturdy and safe their playground structures are. The children were incredibly proud of their work!

Year Six began their KS2 SATS week with their first of many nutritious breakfasts! They were fuelled and energised ready to go!  
 

In Science this week, Class Three modelled Darwin’s natural selection. After studying how Darwin explored variation in finches across the Galápagos Islands, the children considered how and why beak shape may affect how much food is eaten (consequently affecting population size). We worked in…

In Science this week, the children learned about how animals are adapted to their habitats. The children considered why these adaptations are necessary for survival.

In Music this week, Class Three continued their learning about Baroque. The children learned about the famous German composer, Johann Pachelbel and his development of the musical form, the canon. We practiced playing the parts of the canon using glockenspiels (part 1 was particularly challenging!)…

In RE this week, Class Three explored different Christian interpretations of Jesus’ miracle stories. The children considered which viewpoints they agreed with the most and reflected on reasons why.

This week, we were very lucky to be joined by Entrust for a live music performance! The children were extremely happy to see Mr Moon back. The theme this year was a journey into space. We learned about how each of the instruments worked and what family each instrument belongs to. We listened to…

In Art this week, Class Three used photography to recreate a famous painting. We studied and recreated the painting, ‘The Scream’ by Edvard Munch using expressionistic colours like the artist!

In RE this week, Class Three suggested meanings for and showed an awareness of how texts and hymns and used in funerals. We considered the similarities and differences between those that may be selected for the funeral of an Atheist, Agnostic and Christian. We carefully considered the beliefs held…