Over the last few weeks, we have been using games, programmable toys and online coding games to explore algorithms. We have created our own algorithms, tried them out, spotted problems and then debugged our programmes to make sure that they work. This has involved lots of mistakes, discussions and problem solving, which has been great fun!
Year 4 travel back to Verulamium
… was one of the headlines year 4 chose to start their reports on their trip to Verulamium Museum. They also wrote about what they had learnt and their ideas show insight.
It was a beautiful day to walk across Verulamium Park and the interest in the dogs we passed along the way was almost as great as that shown in the Roman artefacts we handled during the workshop session. It was a fantastic opportunity to actually touch the same objects that Romans made nearly 2000 years ago. The children then had the opportunity to learn more about the Roman history of their city by exploring the museum exhibits.
We are very grateful to the two Mums who came with us, midweek; and without whose support we couldn’t do these very valuable enrichment activities. Thank you.
The Roman topic, studied in History and through reading “Escape From Pompeii”, has provided the children with opportunities to learn about vocabulary, practise art and understand the impact of a hugely significant civilisation.
Nursery – 26.01.24
Big Garden Birdwatch
This week we took part in the Big Garden Birdwatch. The children really enjoyed making their binoculars to use and were excited to take them out and use them. We went outside on Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoon and again on Friday morning to see if we could see any birds in trees or on the field. We were also had a look to see if the birds have been eating the bird feeders we made.
The children will bring their binoculars home today – please ensure they are supervised while using because of the strings.
Other photos this week including the children playing ‘Bertha on the bus’, exploring the objects beginning with ‘g’ and a very long road track which the children have loved.
Important Dates
Monday 29th January – INSET Day
Friday 2nd February – NSPCC Number Day – Wear a math themed outfit
Half term – Monday 19th – Friday 23rd February
Reminders
Please can children have a small keyring on their book bag handle so they can identify their book bag when getting ready for home time.
Jewellery such as bracelets, rings and necklaces are not part of the school uniform – please can children keep them for after school, weekends and holidays. Children are allowed to wear stud earrings if they have their ears pierced.
Have a lovely long weekend
Miss Taylor
Year 2 are thoughtful artists
Inspired by the amazing artist, Charles McGee, the children have been exploring colours, patterns and shapes to create their own artwork using pens, charcoal and sculpture. Here is a selection of the tremendous artwork that we are thoughtfully making during our art project. Our next challenge is to create 3D sculptures using our drawings. Watch this space to see what comes next!
Nursery 19.01.23
This week we have continued to explore the story ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’, the children are confident with joining in the repeated refrains and the actions.
We also watched a fantastic video of Michael Rosen performing and acting out the story which the children joined in with.
We went up to the Library again this week. Just a reminder – the previous books needs to be returned in order to take out a new one.
In PE this week we worked on our ball skills. We held our balls on different parts of our bodies and tried very carefully not to drop them.
In RSE this week we talked about our bodies and all the wonderful things we can do, the children helped match the picture to the correct part of the body.
Other photos this week:
Bird Garden Birdwatch
Thank you so much for all the toilet roll tubes, we would love a few more if you could save them for us over the weekend.
Book Bags
Please could all book bags have a small key ring on the handle so children can identify their own book bag at home time.
Important Dates
Join us every Friday 8:45 – 09:00 AM for reading morning in the Nursery classroom.
INSET Day – Monday 29th January.
February Half Term – Monday 19th – Friday 23rd February
Have a lovely weekend
Miss Taylor
Welcome back to a new year!
The two weeks off have done everyone a lot of good and everyone is raring to go with learning. We started lots of new topics this week, including out book for writing “Escape From Pompeii”. The children role-played being citizens in Pompeii, before the volcano erupted.
The children explored replica Roman artefacts to better understand life in Ancient Rome. We shall see real versions of these when we visit Verulamium Museum on Wednesday 24th January.
In Maths, we have been learning about other ways to work out the answer to multiplication calculations and today the children used Dienes to show that multiplying a number by 12 is the same as mutliplying it by 12 and by 2, which are straightforward calculations to do; and then adding together these two answers.
I found out today that the cake sale raised £199.10 which is really fantastic! Thank you for your generosity in organising, making cakes as well as buying and selling them. I will discuss with the class what we would like to buy with the money.
I hope that you all have a lovely weekend and let’s all hope that it’s not going to be bitterly cold.
Year Two wish you a very Happy New Year!
The children are enjoying being back at school and are very happy to be able to play with their friends. Here we all our, out and about enjoying each other’s company as we welcome in 2024.
Year 2 love to perform
During December, the children have shown that they love to perform! We started the month with a glorious concert led by the Rock Steady bands and had a wonderful display by the Cheerleading club. Our final performance was in the smashing story of Babushka, our Christmas play that traditionally ended up in Bethlehem celebrating the birth of Jesus. The children are very proud of their singing and acting skills and so are we! Well done to you all.
Festive Fun!
On Friday, we wore our Christmas jumpers and enjoyed a delightful Christmas dinner. The afternoon was filled with engaging Christmas crafts and lively Christmas games.
In maths, we focused on sharing in division. We used counters to help us visualise the groups. Here are some snapshots from our lessons.
In Design and Technology, we successfully completed our static electricity toys. We carefully designed our games, keeping the design brief in mind, and we’re proud of the way it turned out!
In science, we conducted an experiment testing the permeability of various soils, and we thoroughly enjoyed this activity!
Christmas Jumper Day in Year 4
The children looked very festive in their beautiful jumpers and tops today. Mrs Porter and the year sixes decorated the dining room so it was very colourful and cheerful for Christmas lunch.
This week, the children made their slingshot cars which they finished and tested today.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend and that the Christmas preparations are going well.