Foundation Subjects

21.6.21 - SMSC

This week, we have been working in the school garden by weeding, digging and cleaning. We are going to be planting lots of different vegetables to grow, which will then be available to our school community.

WB 21.6.21 - Geography

This week in Geography, we used an atlas to identify the UK’s trade links with other countries.

WB 14.6.21 - Music

This week, we worked with Mr Bellingham to record songs for our performance of The Jungle Book. We worked really hard and tried our best with our singing. We are really looking forward to sharing our performance with parents and carers.

WB 14.6.21 - Transition PE Lesson

This week, we enjoyed a PE lesson, delivered by Mr Campbell and Mr Fraser from Outwood Academy Valley. We practised our throwing skills in the sunshine. Take a look at some pictures below:

WB 7.6.21 - Jungle Book Rehearsals

Take a look at a few action shots from rehearsals from this week:

WB 24.5.21 - Swimming

This week, we took part in a sponsored swim. Some of us managed to swim over 800m and we raised £120 for Year 6 events.

WB 17.5.21 - Art

We have used our sculpting techniques to create a clay monkey as part of our art lesson. Take a look at some of our finished pieces:

WB 10.5.21 - SMSC

In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we wrote some positive affirmations and displayed them around our classroom door.

WB 10.5.21 - History

This week, we have been learning about the events of the Spanish Armada. We listened to a radio clip of a young boy who remembers fighting in this battle. We contrasted this recount to Queen Elizabeth’s motivational speech to her army, before placing the key events of the Spanish Armada on a timeline.

WB 3.5.21 - Art

In art, we have used various sculpting techniques to create a pinch pot using clay. We then created some amazing South American designs on our pots, based on the work of artist, Frida Kahlo. Take a look at our brilliant designs:

WB 3.5.21 - Science

As part of our science lesson this week, we learnt about the adaptation of animals. We used different equipment as birds' beaks to pick up sweets and then record our findings. Take a look below:

WB 26.4.21 - History

In our history lesson this week, we began to explore why Queen Elizabeth I visited Kenilworth. We worked in small groups to research some key facts about this significant event before presenting our information to the class.

WB 26.4.21 - Art

In our art lessons, we have been learning how to sketch portraits. We created some amazing pieces of artwork for our history display of Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare. Take a look at our artwork below:

WB 19.4.21 - PE

In our PE lesson this week, we started our dance unit. We began creating our own version of 'The Haka'. Take a look at some action shots from our lesson:

WB 19.4.21 - Science

This half term we will be learning about Evolution and Inheritance. This week, we have been thinking about the different characteristics that we all have and identifying whether they are inherited or varied. Take a look at some pictures from our science lesson below: