Blog Author: Deb Appleby

In Y5/6 we have been learning about climate zones and biomes. We have become very skilled in using a range of maps and atlases. Working together we had to cross-reference information from different maps to identify the biomes in different continents and climate zones.

The children have been exploring how to create 3D designs on computer. First they created a room and then added features and details such as furniture and decoration. Skills included: resizing, manipulating and rearranging features to create the best effect. Here are a few screenshots of their…

In Y56 we created 'human models' to demonstrate how light travels from a light source onto an object and then how it is reflected into our eyes, which enables us to see things. We worked brilliantly in our groups to create mini-videos to explain this. Here are a few pictures of us at…

In Y5/6, we have been working collaboratively to create tension balances (pulling) and resistance balances (pushing). We had to work really well as a team to share ideas and create the imaginative balances. We also had to trust each other in order for them to be successful.

Here are a few…

For our World War 2 Day, the children in Y56 dressed up in 1940s clothes and we had some brilliant costumes including evacuees, land girls and soldiers. We spent the day immersing ourselves in learning about life as an evacuee. The children took part in an activity where they were given various…

This term we are learning about the properties of materials. So far we have been investigating and testing absorbency, electrical conductivity and thermal insulation.

To test absorbency, we dipped different materials in water and measured how high the water went. To investigate electrical…

In Y5/6 we have been learning about the cubist style of art, first invented by Picasso and George Braque and we have experimented with creating our own cubist portraits.  Here are some or our portraits.

As part of our science work, we are learning about the solar system in Y5/6. 

We are working in teams to research a 'celestial body' and present our findings to the rest of the class but... not only do we need to find interesting information, we have to also 'sell' our planet (or moon or…

We're finally all back to school and it may be a little different but we are busy learning.

Already we have been investigating materials in science and brushing up on our skills using atlases.

Have a look at some of the photos of us hard at work.

We are trialing a virtual classroom called ClassDojo in Y6.

Your parents should have received a text with a code for you to log in to your portfolio where you will find some work to do. Once completed Mrs Namur and Miss Appleby will be able to give you feedback.

This code will only work for…

Year 6 Home Learning

As the decision has been taken to close that children will remain at home, please find enclosed the Year 6 suggested home learning tasks. We recommend setting aside time each day for dedicated learning time and the practise of key skills. This will provide some structure…

As usual, we dressed up as our favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day. All the children in the school partnered up with different classes to share a favourite book or two. Year 6 read with Year 2 and Year 5 read with Year 1.

Here are a few images of us enjoying books.