12 Jul

Activity 2

Another group’s map of the play area.

12 Jul

Activity 2

Another example of the fabulous maps we made of the play area.

12 Jul

Y2 Ice Cream Time

We all enjoyed a delicious ice cream or ice lolly after finishing our first map challenge.

12 Jul

Activity 2 - make a map of the park using natural objects

We were very proud of our maps of the playground using natural resources found lying around the park.

12 Jul

Activity 1 - locate the feature

Our first activity was to locate various features around the park.  Each time we found one we had to then work out where exactly this place was on the map.  It was great fun and even the damp weather didn’t put us off.

12 Jul

Activity 1 - locate the feature

Our first activity was to locate various features around the park.  Each time we found one we had to then work out where exactly this place was on the map.  It was great fun and even the damp weather didn’t put us off.

12 Jul

Leaving the splash park

Sadly it was all over and we had to leave the park.  We were a bit soggy but great fun was had by all!

11 Jul

Planning our Geography Walk

Next week we are heading to Williamson Park. Today we planned our route using ordnance survey maps. We revised map symbols and worked out what geographical features we would see during our journey. We also used the maps to work out what we would see from the viewpoint at the Ashton Memorial when…

11 Jul

Measuring in Year 5 (using metric and imperial measurements!)

In maths we have been looking at measures and converting between measures.  We have learnt about imperial measures and metric. Today we measured the capacity of different containers (in millilitres and fluid ounces) and also different lengths (using cm and inches). It is not always easy to convert…

10 Jul

Archery taster session

Today Robbie came in and showed Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6 how to do archery. We had a great time, even in the dodgy weather!

10 Jul

Year 4 French Day

Last week, Year 4 took part in French Day. They dressed up and started the day with a catwalk. During the day, they played croquet and boules, completed a French quiz and made up a board game. Mid morning the children tasted a selection of French food including croissants, pain au chocolat,…

7 Jul

Year 5 Moving Models

Today we have used our own plans to create a moving model with a cam mechanism. We have designed a background and a foreground which compliments our moving figure. All of are ideas are based on our theme of Journeys.