Right Angle Investigation

By Miss L STEWART14th June 2017

Miss Barnett’s Maths class had fun investigating right angles in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. We created our our own ‘angle-eaters’ to help us find and record where right angles could be found.

Y3/4 and 5/6 Athletics competition

By Mr J SUTTON6th June 2017

On Tuesday the 6th of June Y3/4 and 5/6 took part in an amazing athletics competition, we threw a vortex, had a standing long jump, a 50 meter sprint and a 400 meter relay race. We sat in the grandstand at Costello stadium and we were against a lot of different schools. We were outside and inside throughout the day even though it rained on us! We were inside for the vortex throw and the standing long jump, we were outside for the 50 meter sprint and 400 meter relay. We had our lunch in the hall, we liked everything and we think we did well! In the vortex throw if we hit the curtain we got 40 dojos and if it bounced and hit the curtain we got 15 dojos, unfortunately we didn’t quite hit it but we got very close! We had lots of fun at Costello and hope we get through to the final!

By the 3/4 Athletics team.

Rights Cafe

By Miss L STEWART26th May 2017

The children in our School Council were once again privileged to visit Ganton Secondary to attend the ‘Rights Cafe’ which was hosted by the young people in Venus class. A wonderful time was had by all and we were even lucky enough to enjoy the glorious weather!
Thank you Venus class!!!

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Significant Saints

By Miss L STEWART30th April 2017

In R.E, Year 4 have been using the I-pads and QR codes to research the four Patron Saints of the United Kingdom. We have identified and compared similar traits and qualities between these significant men (Each were Christians; selfless; brave; kind; loyal etc), as well as the heroic and brave acts they were recognised for.

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Shrove Tuesday and Lent

By Miss L STEWART28th February 2017

The children in Year 3 have been learning about the Christian concepts of ‘Shrove Tuesday’ and ‘Lent’. We discussed the tradition of using up foods (eg eggs, butter and milk), which were usually given up during the fasting period of Lent. We also learned how Shrove Tuesday is celebrated around the world:

Sweden – Shrove Tuesday is called ‘Fettsdagen’ which translates to Fat Tuesday and small pastries are eaten called ‘Semla’ instead of pancakes!

France – Shrove Tuesday is called ‘Mardi Gras’ which translates to Fat Tuesday and pancakes called ‘crepes’ are eaten!

Portugal – Shrove Tuesday is called ‘Carnaval’ but instead of pancakes small doughnuts are eaten called ‘Malasadas’.

Iceleand – Shrove Tuesday is called ‘Sprengidagur’ which translates to ‘Bursting Day’. However, pancakes are not eaten but instead a dish of salted meats and peas is served!

After completing our work we had our own mini celebration with delicious pancakes – YUM!

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Primary science quality mark

By Mrs D O'LOUGHLIN17th February 2017

Here at Christopher Pickering Primary School we are very proud to have achieved the Primary Science Quality Mark.

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“High quality displays and thoughtful evaluations show a shared and demonstrated understanding of the importance of science”.

“The portfolio demonstrates a range of teaching and learning approaches, including drama, the use of practical materials, modelling and children planning their own investigations”.

“Differentiated learning has been carefully evaluated to ensure that children are accessing at their own level, supporting LA and challenging the HA”.

By Mrs D WILKINSON17th February 2017

Every Friday children from Y 5/6 are invited to Friday Lunch Club. The children create, cook then eat their own healthy pitta pizza. The children are also encouraged to try something a little different with their meal, something they may not have eaten before. It has become a very popular event and the children appear to love the experience.

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