In 7 Blue we have been creating a dance based around slavery. We explored different dance motifs then added our own movements to create our own dance piece based on the idea of being bound by slavery and longing for freedom. Â
In 7 Blue we have been exploring the history and origins of slavery around the world. Today we found out that slavery and the slave trade existed in Africa for over 1000 years. The children took part in a role play, becoming news-reporters and presented some ‘breaking news’ to explain what had happened to the African population.  Â
In 1 Red this week we have been looking at different Arctic animals and how they keep warm; their prey and predators; where they live and what they eat. The children all thought that living in the Arctic would be very cold for the animals, especially the ones in the icy sea. We decided to do an experiment to see if having blubber would make a difference to how we feel the cold. We dipped our hands in icy water brrrrrrr then created a ‘Blubber Glove’ to see if our hand was warmer. IT WAS! We found out that blubber is a good insulator.
The North East and North Cumbria Child Health and Wellbeing Network have developed a new Healthier Together website and app to support their work to reduce pressures experienced within the healthcare system this winter and to offer trusted NHS advice to parents/corers when their baby or child is unwell.
The website is full of valuable advice and has a link for parents to download the app.
https://www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/
School Council News
Can I say a big thank you to our school council team 22/23 who had a very busy year. From organising the zones of regulation within the school, to creating a Hebburn Lakes Chant in addition to helping design our very own Hebburn Lakes sheep Olor!
Autumn 2023 – Welcome to the School Council team of 23/24
So far they have been tasked with thinking of some activities that KS2 children in breakfast club would like to be introduced. The children will chat to their friends in class and we will come back together next half term to discuss suitable activities.
Coming soon is a very important job from Mrs Moody. All will be revealed in good time! In the meantime the team will be talking to their friends in class about any issues they feel needs to be raised.
Today in 3 Blue, we have been getting into the Halloween spirit by creating and painting our own pumpkins. We used pointillism to create our pumpkins and selected lots of bright colours in reflection of Halloween. We are so proud of our designs! Happy Halloween Everyone!
This half term, 5 Blue have successfully achieved 5 weeks of 98% attendance or above… AMAZING effort!!!
As a reward, we have had an afternoon of Halloween fun, including making: Spooky paperchains, 3D paper pumpkin decorations and Halloween witch wreaths!
Topping off our afternoon of treats, we enjoyed a cosy hot chocolate (with spooky marshmallows!) and a Halloween movie!
A huge well done to 5 Blue and thank you to our parents and carers, for your continued support in our drive for 100% attendance!
Today Year 5 have taken part in an ICT workshop.
The children spent some time working with the Micro:bit (a tiny, pocket-sized computer).
Year 5 were able to use their coding skills and work their way through a range of different games, working collaboratively as a team. The children loved playing the rock, paper, scissors game and creating a musical melody with their Micro:bit.
The Micro;bit links to different curriculum areas and connects to hundreds of possible games.
Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed using these today.
and will definitely be adding one to their Christmas list!
Today, we have made our own animation props! We designed these using the scissor mechanism. We used strong card and split pins to create a moving prop that we can use in our own stop-motion animations. We were very proud of our creations and even got to show Mrs Bramley!
