Year 2 Media workshop

19th November 2023L Martin

Year 2 were so incredibility lucky to have an amazing afternoon with Mark Bryant from Media Partnership.  He spoke to the children about his experiences  working within the media industry, and all of the different roles there are.  He also demonstrated some of the equipment the company uses for filming, and then explained how Green Screen works.

As you’ll see from the photographs, the children had an amazing experience linking real life to their current Learning Means The World theme- Inter-Nation Media Station.

Art appreciation in 2 Blue!

19th November 2023L Martin

As part of our Learning Means the World theme, Zero to Hero, 2 Blue carried out an artist study on Christy Brown.

The children looked at his fabulous paintings and discussed their opinions before learning that Christy Brown actually painted these using a paint brush he held between his toes!

After overcoming their shock and amazement, the children tried it for themselves with great success!

 

Reception are mini chefs!

17th November 2023K Richardson

As part of our theme Come Fly With Me, Asia we have been learning about India. Today we made a delicious curry! We have some budding chefs 😊 The children used their senses to describe how the ingredients in the curry felt, tasted, looked like and most importantly tasted after being cooked! We ate the curry with rice and naan bread and it was delicious. We were blown away by how many children tried it and enjoyed it.

 

Come Fly With Me America!

17th November 2023Leah Hockings

This week in 5 Red we have enjoyed lots of creative activities linked to our new theme, “Come Fly With Me America”.

The children have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in line-dancing, looking at traditional and modern dance techniques. They followed the steps to a classic line dancing song, “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy ray Cyrus, followed by a modern dance to Steps 5, 6, 7, 8. As you can see 5 Red thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We may have some future line-dancers in our midst! Yee-Haw!

We have also been learning about Native American culture this week. The children then enjoyed designing and creating their own dream catchers using different materials. The final results were beautiful and all so unique, like our children!

 

Exploring the Arctic with 1 Red

17th November 2023L Chisholm

This week we have been looking at the various animals and people that live in the Arctic.  We have looked at the Inuit people and their customs regarding their food and clothing.  We have used our design and technology skills to create a split pin Arctic Wolf and our art skills to create a collage of an Inuit’s coat.  We looked at the materials and their properties to see which material would be best in the harsh cold weather of the Arctic.

Preparing for Christmas.

17th November 2023J Donkin

Dear Community,

Preparations for Christmas are likely to be well underway in most households, with only 38 more sleeps to go until the big day. Christmas can be a very stressful time for children, young people and adults with Autism so I would just like to draw your attention to the National Autistic Society’s website which has lots of useful information and strategies which may help us to cope better during the busy festive period.

I really do hope that you find the links helpful. Just click on the link below for more information.

Take good care.

Jo Donkin

SENDCo

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/christmas-resources?utm_source=The%20National%20Autistic%20Society&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=14212635_MKT_SB%20AP_EducationNL%2015.11.2023&utm_content=Christmas%20tips%20button&Keywords=Christmas%20tips%20button&dm_i=YA3,8GMJF,V79T0F,YY9EZ,1

2 Red Use Their Feet!

15th November 2023L Phillips

In our Learning Means the World theme, ‘Zero to Hero’, 2 Red were introduced to the artist Christy Brown.

Due to his cerebral palsy, Christy Brown had to overcome challenges, persevere and use his determination to find a way to produce his artwork.

2 Red spent their art lessons using their non-dominant hand – persevering and using their determination to create their own versions of his art. They even tried painting using their feet, just like Christy Brown, to write their name.

We Will Remember Them

10th November 2023C Campbell

Mrs Moody held a special assembly today ahead of Remembrance Day this weekend on Saturday 11th November. Remembrance Day marks the day that World War One ended, at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month in 1918. The children learned about why poppies are such an important part of our tributes to those lost in battle and we also observed a period of silence to respect those affected by wars past and present. A wreath of remembrance will also be kindly left at the war memorial in Hebburn on behalf of Hebburn Lakes Primary School by Mrs Richardson.