This week, Year 6 pupils were given a wide range of secondary sources within their science lesson. They worked as teams to classify and group the sources into 3 categories: tobacco, caffeine and alcohol. The children then worked hard to study the sources and evaluate how each of these areas could negatively impact the human body if not consumed sensibly. Each group then collated their findings onto an informative poster – well done Y6!
This week, in Science, Year 5 have observed whether heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects. We planned and conducted our experiment in groups. We dropped two beanbags that had different masses from the same height. We observed that both beanbags landed at the same time because they have the same amount of gravitational pull acting on them.
This morning, Year 5 had a visit from a Planetarium. We were taken on a journey of the Solar System, visiting all the planets and the moon. We had an incredible time!
Year 5 have had a super week taking part in Bikeability. They have learned all about the primary and secondary road positions, how to do a u-turn and how to signal and turn left and right. Well done Year 5!
Year 5 have begun to learn to play the recorder.
In this lesson they have been learning the basics for reading music too. They learnt the difference between a crotchet and a minim.
See how they got on in this video
Throughout October, we are celebrating and teaching children about the importance of Black History Month within school. We always openly discuss Black History throughout our day-to-day learning at Christopher Pickering, however it is great to have even more of a focus on celebrating individuals who have overcome adversity during their lifetimes.
We have taken opportunities within whole school and phase assemblies to discuss why it is so important we discuss Black History and how we, as a country, can learn and move forward from mistakes that have been made in the past. We have also been watching videos and discussing individuals such as Rosa Parks, Mary Seacole and Harriet Tubman – 3 amazingly brave and influential black women who stood up for their beliefs and freedom. These assemblies have stimulated powerful and meaningful discussions amongst our children.
World Mental Health Day we wore yellow to school and in return we donated money to the charity Young Minds Trust, which helps young people who are struggling with their mental health. In our assembly, we learned about what mental health is, what we can do to improve our mental health and what we should do if we are every feeling sad. Throughout the day, we took part in mindfulness sessions and throughout the week, we will be completing activities based around promoting positive mental health.
Tonight was our first girls football game since early 2020! What a fantastic return they had with a thrilling game against a strong Francis Askew team. The girls started strong and quickly went up 1-0. In the final moments our girls were leading 3-2 when FA seized their chance and drew scores level just before the whistle. The girls held their nerves and eventually won on penalties!
Well done girls!
Back (L/R): Evie, Issy, Sapphire, Alesha & Lily
Front (L/R): Alesha, Grace & Charlotte
Over the past few days, the children from Years 1-6 have been taking part in electing their new school councillors. The children who were interested in being a school councillor wrote their names down on our sign up sheets then presented a speech to their year group, stating why they would make a super school councillor. The children then voted for the two children they would like to represent their year group at school council meetings.
Our new school councillors are:
Year 1: William O and Dixie-Lee J
Year 2: Hollie J and Grace A-M
Year 3: Rebecca R and Billy B
Year 4: Bailey F and Sophia G
Year 5: Riley Y and Lola F
Year 6: Jenson F, Ella C, Chloe C, Freddie F, Jay H, Gracie E, Phoebe M and Jamie C
The Year 6’s will also be house captains.
