Transition Time
This morning we completed a Science experiment in our transition time with Mrs Millward.
We are Parachute makers of the future!
This week we have been learning about parachutes and how they work. We have learnt about gravity and air resistance. We know that the air resistance slows the pull of gravity so that a parachutist can land safely. We discussed all about the most appropriate materials, designed and made our parachutes and then we tested…
Chris Levine – Artist
Today we have looked at the artist Chris Levine and his monogram art of the Queen. He uses cameras and lighting for his effects and we then attempted our interpretation in the classroom. We were very pleased with our results.
Exercise with Matthew Lee
Today we exercised like a decathlete. Matthew Lee visited school and completed circuit training with us in the sun.
What a week!!
Due to the Commonwealth games coming soon in Birmingham, as a school we decided to tie in our sports day with a Commonwealth theme. In year 1 we chose our Commonwealth country as Nigeria. We have linked virtually with a primary school in Lagos and spoke to Reception children there, we have recreated the Nigerian…
RAF Cosford
Yeah after a couple of years break Year 1 have been on their school trip to RAF Cosford. We have been leaning all about flight, from the Wright Brothers to Neil Armstrong landing on the moon. What better way to close our topic than a trip to see some aircraft and participate in a rocket…
It is Amazing!
After 3 weeks we have butterflies. All 5 of the caterpillars have emerged from their cocoons into beautiful butterflies. Later today we will be releasing them into the wild.
Congratulations Your Majesty
This afternoon we celebrated the Queens Platinum Jubilee with our Perryfields Family. The whole school joined us on a dry if a little blustery occassion. We enjoyed eating our party food and having time with all our friends.
Pop Art
This afternoon we have been learning about another style of Art called pop art. We then created our own piece of pop art in the style of Andy Warhol.
Fruit Salad
This afternoon we have looked at seasonal fruit and vegetables and how they are processed for us to buy in the shops. Afterwards we designed and made a fruit salad. We used pineapple, pear, oranges, bananas, grapes and watermelon. The taste was sweet and juicy and we thoroughly enjoyed preparing all the fruit. We knew…