Year 6 are working incredibly hard in maths lessons in preparation for their SATs tests in May. Last week, we looked at perimeter and area of 2D shapes before moving onto finding the volume of 3D shapes. We used manipulatives in the form of cubes to support our learning. Using practical resources is a great way to support the pupils’ understanding and the children enjoyed using the cubes to help them answer a range of problem-solving questions.
That’s right everyone. Your child may well have brought their very own bean stalk home today and weren’t there some absolute beauties! Don’t feel the need to erect the trellising just yet but placing a makeshift stake of some sort in the pot should help it grow upright for now. All the pots are biodegradable too so just place them in a bigger planter once ready. Of course, this activity has all been part of our second case study focusing on biology and for the next few weeks, the life cycle of a plant. Have a lovely weekend all.
It has been a great week getting to know the students further and understanding the relationships between each student and their teachers. 5JC enjoyed spending some time outside of the normal classroom, competing in a range of activities that were all focused around teamwork and communication.
Happy Friday! Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust this week!
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Nearing the conclusion of our learning about perimeter, area and volume , 6CC began looking at the space occupied by three dimensional shapes today. By manipulating cubes, they investigated how to find the volume of cubes with varying height before exploring a variety of random 3D shapes and finding their volumes.
We are going to be celebrating World Book Day in school (NIS and NJS) on Friday 3rd March 2023. Activities will be happening throughout the day in classes.
If children would like to dress up on this day – they are very welcome to do so. However, we would like to stress there is no obligation for anyone to go out and spend money on costumes. If children choose not to dress up they are welcome to come in their own clothes or pyjamas ready for a ‘bedtime’ story!
We are looking forward to celebrating all things book related together.
Norton Campus Staff 😊
During yesterday’s crew session, year 3 had a lovely time eating delicious pancakes. It was a tough choice between Nutella, golden syrup, strawberry syrup or lemon with a sprinkle of sugar. Which topping is your favourite?
Happy pancake day from Y3! Yesterday for crew we had a lovely morning eating pancakes. With a choice of either nutella, golden sugar, strawberry syrup and the classic lemon and sugar we were spoilt for choice.
A big thank you to Mrs Jenkins who spent her Monday night making 70 crepes!!
Today 6EG enjoyed making, and eating, pancakes! The children cooked them and chose from a range of toppings to enjoy a sweet treat. Photos taken by our own class photographer, Shay!
