In today’s lesson the children considered what peace means and how this concept links to Jesus. They investigated how the message of Christmas is celebrated around the world and explored festivals of peace that are celebrated throughout the year. The children particularly enjoyed looking at how different Christmas traditions were done in different countries due to culture, nationality and ethnicity. We were able to draw on children’s experience within the class about how they will/will not be celebrating Christmas or how they will be doing something similar/different to others due to their beliefs. The children were able to look at Christmas through the faiths we have in the classroom: Islam, Christianity and Jehovah Witness.
Category : Year 5/6
White Ribbon Accreditation ensures organisations take a strategic approach to ending male violence against women by engaging with men and boys, changing cultures and raising awareness. With this years theme being “Let’s Be The Change” , the focus is to create meaningful change through conversations and education, with the goal to end all forms of violence and abuse .
Year 6 were all happy to sign Our White Ribbon Promise.
Kind Hands,
Kind Feet,
Kind words to all.
We are a non violence school.
We respect each other.
We also had a very lengthy discussion about different ways in which we could offer help , if we were approached , by someone who had been a victim of abuse.
In the lesson today year 5 looked at how Christians celebrate Christmas and debated the message it brings for the Christian faith. We looked at a variety of sources of evidence about how Christians around the world may celebrate differing traditions and looked at what was similar and what was different. We talked about how in our class the children may be celebrating Christmas and how a person of faiths house may be different to their own. We also discussed as a class about those who do not celebrate Christmas and how their lives might be like at this time.
Within our Autumn Design and Technology unit, we have investigated a range of sandals, focusing on the material, purpose, audience, occasion and functionality. Today’s focus was the practical task which required the children to trace around their foot, cutting the template very carefully and precisely to form the sole of their sandal. The children then created their chosen style of sandal by sewing the straps onto the sole.
Having an easy go to cupcake recipe will help you out at various different occasions throughout the year!
Cupcakes are usually one of the first recipes that novice bakers learn to make, whether that is as a child, or as an adult. Cupcakes are really easy to make from scratch, they require very few ingredients and are super simple to make.
How To Make (Easy) Cupcakes From Scratch
If you follow this method for making basic cupcakes you’ll have great results. This is an easy recipe to use to encourage children to get baking.
It’s a really easy list of ingredients to remember for this cupcake recipe:
- 125g caster sugar
- 125g butter, softened (or margarine)
- 125g self raising flour
- 2 large eggs (don’t know why there are 3 in the picture)
- 1tsp vanilla essence
The best way to get GREAT results are to mix the ingredients step by step;
- Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4
- Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
- Add the eggs and flour (sift the flour in).
- Beat everything together until the mixture is smooth. If you are using an electric whisk or stand mixer be careful not to over mix or the texture of the cupcakes will come out too dense.
- Use a tablespoon to half fill each case with the cupcake mixture. You may need to use a teaspoon or knife to help scrape all the mixture off.
- Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
- When the cupcakes are ready they will have risen and be a golden brown colour. If in doubt, check they are cooked though by inserting a metal skewer/cocktail stick and checking if it comes out dry.
And that’s how easy it is!
Just out of the oven- we need to let them cool before icing!!!
The children can hardly wait. All they need now is an expert finish.
We may have found some future British Bake Off contestants!!!
The children had lunch together on Wednesday: pizza , garlic bread, juice.
Wonder what was on the menu for dessert???
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!!!
This morning in English, Year 5 have been immersing themselves in the invaluable heritage of tales from Greek myths and legends that are filled with envious gods, courageous heroes and epic adventures to hook them into our new unit of English work: creating a Greek mythical story.
Today in year 5 we looked at how mechanisms can be built using cogs and how useful this can be. We looked at creating different mechanisms using the driver, idler and follower cogs. The children were able to explain how the cogs counter rotation helps create movement.
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.
