Sky class have continued their learning about Anglo-Saxons in English lessons. We have been excited to read the famous ‘Beowulf’ story. This is the oldest surviving epic poem that was written in ‘Old English’ or Anglo-Saxon and is thought to be over 1000 years old. Sky class created their own story maps of the story…
To support our Theme this term, Year 4 visited Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery on Wednesday to see the Staffordshire Hoard. We looked closely at the Anglo Saxon artefacts that were discovered in a field in Staffordshire in 2009. There were many beautiful examples of the jewellery that would have been worn by the Anglo…
Sky Class performed their fabulous assembly this week informing everyone about the Anglo-Saxons and their place in British history. The children worked extremely hard to learn their lines, their song and actions to make their performance truly amazing. They also created costumes and props to make the assembly come to life. Thank you to all…
Year 3 and 4 children experienced outdoor learning in style last week – staying two nights in glamping pods! Everyone participated with enthusiasm and for many this was their first time away from home. Staff were so impressed with their resilience and positive approach to new challenges. These included climbing, archery, team building and orienteering….
On Wednesday Year 4 Sky came into Amber class and we went outside to listen to each other read. It was a lovely afternoon and both classes enjoyed spending time looking through books.
The remaining children from Ocean and Sky class had a fantastic day designing and making an Anglo Saxon settlement.
Sky Class marked the beginning of May learning the traditional English dance of Maypole dancing. We listened carefully to work together, learning a number of different steps. We then created a whole dance to English country music, creating some lovely patterns with the maypole ribbons.
This half term , Sky class have been learning how to keep safe online. We participated in activities for Safer Internet Day , focusing on the importance of giving consent when using the internet. We have designed our own e-safety posters to inform others of how to be safe online.
As part of the Geography morning, all classes have been using laptops, iPads and atlases to locate countries, capital cities, landmarks, mountain ranges and rivers around Europe.