Year 6 have been busy making papier-mâché leaf bowls.
Below is a video to explain what they did and how they achieved their goal.
As you can see the results are pretty amazing!!!
Well done Year 6!!!
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Year 6 have been acting very oddly recently…wonder why that could be ?
Monday was the start of Anti -Bullying Week , Monday was Odd Socks Day.
Ahhh…that’s why…
Year 6 were very odd!!!
What is Odd Socks Day?
Most importantly, Odd Socks Day is designed to be fun ; we definitely did have fun ! It’s an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes them unique.
Can anyone guess which socks are Mrs Wilkinson’s ?
Year 6 then designed their own odd socks.
Well done Year 6 !!!
Poppies are worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community.
The poppy is a well-known and well-established symbol, one that carries a wealth of history and meaning with it. Wearing a poppy is still a very personal choice, reflecting individual experiences and personal memories. It is never compulsory but is greatly appreciated by those who it is intended to support.
But what is the inspiration and history behind the poppy becoming a symbol of Remembrance?
The Western Front
During WW1, much of the fighting took place in Western Europe. The countryside was blasted, bombed and fought over repeatedly. Previously beautiful landscapes turned to mud; bleak and barren scenes where little or nothing could grow.
Fields of Poppies
There was a notable and striking exception to the bleakness – the bright red Flanders poppies. These resilient flowers flourished in the middle of so much chaos and destruction, growing in the thousands upon thousands.
Year 6 have created their own piece of art work ; each one a personal symbol of Remembrance.
Browse through our Remembrance Gallery
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Some stunning pieces of art !!!
Inspired by the lesson, two children went home and created more work !!!
Thank you Jessica and Jessie.
One point perspective is a drawing method that shows how things appear to get smaller as they get further away, converging towards a single ‘vanishing point’ on the horizon line. It is a way of drawing objects upon a flat piece of paper (or other drawing surface) so that they look three-dimensional and realistic.
Here are some examples.
Year 6 used this technique by drawing simple 2D shapes , all the corner points and edges were connected to a single, central point to create one point perspective. To add to the effect they then applied pressure to the pencils to create depth.
Please have a look at our gallery.
I think you will agree, we have some budding artists in Year 6!
A new term begins, Year 5 working hard !
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At the beginning of the new term Year 5 began their new RE Topic ‘Faith in Action’.
As theologists the children will be discovering the way commitments affect and shape lives, guiding the activities of both groups and like-minded individuals.
We began by looking at several charities and discussing how those charities work to help those in need of their help. The children soon began to realise that many of these charities overlap as there is a growing need for their assistance in the local area and the wide world.
There’s much, much more to learn …
Year 6 have been learning about Hanukkah ; a Jewish celebration of light.
A brief history
The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, began on the 28th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional food games and gifts.
We expect our Year 6 children to be more independent and creative when it comes to their writing. For this task the children used several sources of media, from which they produced a piece of writing to describe the importance of Hanukkah. 
Well done Year 6 !
Year 5 have been looking at the key concepts of the Islamic faith.
What do the 5 pillars of Islam mean?
There are five key practices that all Muslims are obligated to fulfil throughout their lifetime.
These practices are referred to as pillars because they form the foundation of Muslim life.
As Theologists the children have discovered that The five pillars of Islam are :
Shahada – words of commitment
Salah – prayer
Zakat- charitable deeds
Sawm – fasting
Hajj – pilgrimage
Our children need to aware about their own beliefs and values so they can respect and learn about the cultural differences of others.
As part of Mental Health Week Year 6 have been expressing their thoughts and feelings through art.
In an ideal world, emotions create feelings that flow naturally. But often they get dammed up. Whatever you’re feeling these days, it can be a lot to carry. Expressing emotion through art is an incredible way to release those feelings before they get too deep and begin to create other problems.
Each child has produced a piece of work which reflects their uniqueness and individuality.
We think you will agree we have some very talented children in Year 6 !!!
A huge well done to our first ever ‘writers of the week’ in year 6! 3 children were chosen for producing fantastic fictional Mayan explorer stories. They were very pleased with their certificates, stickers and special pencils!
We can’t wait to see who is chosen this week to receive their award in Friday’s assembly!
Numbers needed…asap !