In 1 Red this week we listened to the story of Little Red Riding Hood as part our LMTW ‘Happily Ever After’. As part of the Design and Technology element mixed with a little bit of Maths we made some cookies like the ones Red Riding took to her Grandma. First we looked at the ingredients, then measured them appropriately before rolling and cutting out the cookies. Next we placed them in the oven before finally eating them. The final consensus was that they were delicious!
The children in 2 Blue have had a great start to the year. We have made messages with counters and flags and looked at various ways of communicating. We have worked on working out the tens and ones in any given number and what it looks like. We have settled in to our new routines and even though there is a little bit more to do, we know we are going to smash Year 2!
This week we have been working really hard on our place value in maths. Today we have been doing flexible partitioning of numbers to 1000. Although this sounds really complicated, 3 Blue have been amazing and are always ready for the next challenge.
As it is coming to the end of our school year we have celebrated our hard work and achievements by taking part in a fantastic fun day. We enjoyed bowling, climbing, drawing, dancing, watching stunts, flight school and even pushing potatoes.
Today in RE, we explored why people visit Durham Cathedral. In the morning, we learned about who Saint Cuthbert was and why Durham Cathedral is important. Then, we looked at photographs of Durham Cathedral and drew detailed drawings. In the afternoon, we dressed up as monks and went on a pilgrimage around the school.
In LMTW, we created our own weapons to act out The Battle of Stamford Bridge.
We have had a lovely time today making Gruffalo footprint biscuits. The children did a great job measuring, scooping and mixing. They rolled and flattened the dough and added claws too. I hope they all enjoyed eating their biscuits.
at home!
We visited Bede’s World last Friday and had an awesome time! In the morning, we learnt all about crime and punishment and reacted a battle between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings. First, we took part in an Anglo-Saxon village moot – acting out real cases! This helped us to understand the Anglo-Saxon justice system and identify several types of punishment. Then we examined and practised using Anglo-Saxon weaponry and armour. After that, we re-enacted an Anglo-Saxon battle. In the afternoon, we explored a working Anglo-Saxon style farm. We then discussed the different uses of animals and animal products in farming, food, textiles and culture. To finish off the day, we experienced the importance of storytelling in Anglo-Saxon life.
WOW! What an incredible day we have had.
Unfortunately, we arrived too early so we just HAD to keep ourselves entertained in the park whilst we waited!
Then the fun really began, from start to finish we were learning every step of the way. First we learned all about Saxon life by looking around the Saxon farm. The animals were excellent, the geese and goats were our favorite because they were so cheeky!
Then, we went to the village and we saw how Saxons built their houses, sheds and even their craft rooms! Whilst we were there, we experienced life as a Saxon and we heard the story of Beowulf as we sat around the fire.
After lunch, it was time to get down to the important business of law and order in Saxon times. We acted out court scenes and learned about what punishments were given for what crimes.
Finally, the time had come where no court could settle this dispute and we had to go into battle. We reenacted The Battle of Brunanburh and the Saxons were victorious!
To celebrate ‘School Diversity Week’, we did lots of different activities and created some lovely posters and bunting.
