In Miss Mead’s PSHE lesson, we spoke about the definition of a refugee and how/why they flee their country, and whether refugees can be identified by their appearance. We then discussed what rights and responsibilities refugee children could have, comparing and contrasting them to our rights and responsibilities. The UNCRC was then introduced and the children spoke about how rights and responsibilities of the refugee children fit into the UNCRC or whether they do fit at all. The children then worked in groups to identify different Articles within the UNCRC and how we, as children, can meet the policies. 
Category : Year 5/6
This afternoon, Miss Mead’s class discovered who Alexander the Great is and why he had such importance in the Ancient Greek time period.
Firstly, we began with a discussion about who Alexander the Great/what he did by using our historian skills to examine sources. We then constructed a timeline of key events in Alexander the Great’s life – the children had to order the events and match them to the correct images.
Next, the children worked in small groups to create their own PowerPoint based one one achievement of Alexander the Great. We began to answer these questions:
1. When did this achievement happen?
2. Why and how did Alexander the Great complete his achievement?
3. What were the consequences of this happening?
4. What impact did this have on other countries? Positive or negative?
5. How did it impact on civilisation?
6. Did it have an impact upon Ancient Greece?
Children will continue their PowerPoints during the next history lesson. 
Year 6 have enjoyed getting stuck into our ‘Ancient Maya’ history focus so far this year. Today, we focused on archaeological findings to deepen our knowledge and understanding about their way of life. Children were set their assignments on Google Classroom and were able to conduct independent research, watching videos and browsing reliable websites, to study what the archaeological findings can teach us about these fascinating people.
Year 6 investigated the anatomy of the heart this week in science. We dissected some pig hearts to investigate the 4 chambers of the heart, the valves and the different blood vessels.
We were able to identify the aorta, superior vena cava and the pulmonary artery and were able to put our fingers into these to investigate where they led to.
When we cut the heart open, we were able to identify the 4 chambers of the heart – the atria and the ventricles. We observed that the walls of the left ventricle were much thicker than the other chambers as this is the chamber responsible for pushing the blood all around the body so it needs to be strong.
We also identified the valves that separate the atrium from the ventricle on each side of the heart.
It was really interesting to see all of the intricate parts of the heart – including the heart strings (chordae tendineae) which hold the valves in place while the heart is pumping blood.
In Miss Mead’s class today, we learnt how to say 1-10 in Spanish. We had so much fun using Language Angels to expand our modern foreign language knowledge!
We even performed our Spanish to the rest of the class.
Year 5 have been working really hard in music today and have been learning how to play the song ‘No problem’. The focus on the song was using the correct form and note playing of the note G making sure to hold the note for the correct length of time.
Thank You Your Majesty
The children in Year 6 have spent the day learning all about Queen Elizabeth II. We have completed lots of different activities and have learned all about her fantastic achievements and key moments in her life.
Did you know?
The Queen did not have to have a passport to travel or a license to drive a car.
The Queen had 2 birthdays – her actual birthday and her official birthday
The Queen owned her first house at age 6 – a straw thatched cottage in the grounds of the Windsor Royal Lodge.
Today was the last sports scholarship session of the year and we finished another fantastic year off with a trip to some tennis courts! These outdoor, resin courts are full size and of a very high standard. We spent the afternoon applying out tennis skills in a mini-tournament. We also looked at umpiring and also being ball retrievers. Well done children.
Freddie keeping score and being ready with a replacement ball.
A very close game! Lucas ready with a forehand return.
Thanks to Tigers Trust coaches Alex and Emily for another year of hard work.
Rally challenge on the mini nets whilst waiting for their games.
Tonight our U11 boys cemented their place as Hull’s school football champions. After winning the West Hull seven-aside league in the Autumn term, they were invited to pay at the Champions tournament. They faced the winner of the East (Neasden) and Central (Collingwood) leagues. The games were tight and many games resulted in 0-0 draws. However our boys were patient and showed real composure and won two of their games 1-0 and 2-0. This saw them crowed the Champion of Champions! These two trophies are in addition to and FA Cup and 5-adide trophies already won the year! A huge well done boys.
Champion of Champions!
West Hull 7-aside winners: Lucas R, Freddie F (c), Harley P, Jamie C (gk), Ewan Douglas, Lindon B, Harrie G, Ashton R and Charnley B.
Tonight was the final sporting rep for these Y6 boys. What an end to their primary school sport! (Lindon B, Harley P, Jamie C & Lucas R)
Yesterday, our Year 6’s went to a Aspire( a place to practice and enjoy gymnastics). During the day, these students learned to do multiple different tricks and use a variety of different equipment while also having an abundance of fun. The children also learned how to stay safe when do these fun tricks. Everybody had the time of their lives and would have loved to stay longer if they could. Everybody wishes they could go again some day.
Sincerely, The Digital Leaders (DL Team) 
