Cutting edge stuff!

20th November 2024Charlie Cicero

With the end of our autumn expedition in sight, 5CC have began the physical labour of creating their final product. In DT (third case study), the children were given the opportunity to practice and perfect measuring and cutting square timber before cutting the measurements of wood needed for their project – a model rotating solar system. With several more lessons needed to fully create their model, 5CC will now construct their models in groups ready for the big reveal at their presentation of learning in December. Will their creations measure up? Will their efforts be out of this world? Stay tuned!

Year 6 Music

11th November 2024Stephanie Oliver

Year 6 have been enjoying their Sing Up music sessions this half term. Today, we learned how to keep a strong, steady beat using cups whilst singing What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor.

Gravity

18th October 2024Helen Jenkins

Last week, year 5 embarked upon case study 2 (physics) discovering why unsupported objects fall to the ground. Here we are completing 2 scientific investigations using Newton meters to measure the weight of objects and investigating how the mass of an object affects how fast it falls to the ground.

3SG’s marvellous maths

1st October 2024Samantha Good

Today in 3SG we have been looking at greater than, less than and equals to symbols, putting our hard work into practise all over the tables! When we felt confident we then completed a challenge to finish off our maths lesson. The children are engaging in maths so well and I am so proud of how their collaboration today.

Supporting our local charity

25th September 2024Helen Jenkins

Yesterday, we welcomed an extra special visitor into school. Kath is a local volunteer who gives up her time to support UK charities in and around Doncaster including the homeless, food banks and women’s refuge. We presented Kath with the toiletries which were purchased by the money raised from Yr 5s bake sale back in August. She was a true inspiration to both adults and children and we have pledged to continue to support through the year.

Expeditionary Maths

18th September 2024Helen Jenkins

Today Yr 5 took part in an Expedition maths lessons looking at a whole range of data. Children visited numerous stations to compare astronaut statistics, order and round planets based on the distance from their moons and look at amounts spent by NASA and USSR over a period of 40 years. It was super to see the children grappling with such large numbers. Great job everyone!

National Space Centre

13th September 2024Helen Jenkins

Our field work this week took in search of all things space. 5HJ spent a fantastic day exploring the museum to build background knowledge and engaging with a whole host of hands on, interactive activities. It was a struggle, but we managed to climb the 42 meter high Rocket Tower! What a wonderful day!