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  • Parent Workshop - 3D Tudor Architecture

    Published 18/03/25, by Denise Barrow

    This term, we have been looking at the different architecture of the world. We have especially focused on the features of Tudor architecture, including colour, shape and patterns used for effect. How these types of architecture have influenced modern buildings today.  

    Children have created their own piece with the help of their adults in our workshop. Thank you for coming and supporting the children with their ideas. They all designed and created some amazing structures.

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  • World Book Day

    Published 07/03/25, by Denise Barrow

    World Book Day encourages more children and families to find the fun and enjoyment in reading, because reading for pleasure changes lives.

    We listened to MC Grammar, where he meets a cast of fictional characters in a fabulous second World Book Day song – Reading is Amazing.

    https://youtu.be/u4LO_Nnod-M

    Before lunch, we took part in our own freestyle rapping of 'The Gruffalo' and 'We're going on a bear hunt'. The children were amazing and brave to get up in front of the class to perform.

     

     

     

     

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  • Chinese New Year

    Published 10/02/25, by Denise Barrow

    Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, which was celebrated on 29th January as the Year of the Snake. The holiday has roots stretching back some 3,500 years to ancient China, signifying the end of winter and the arrival of a new year. 

    Children in year 5 took part in a Chinese dragon workshop, learning new dance skills which they performed in an assembly.

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  • Bikeability

    Published 04/02/25, by Denise Barrow

    The Bikeability Trust aims to activate a nation of cyclists by ensuring everyone has the confidence to enjoy the life skill, independence and fun of cycling.  Giving everyone the competence and confidence to cycle is their core mission, making cycling the norm for short journeys.  

    Children learnt essential skills to complete level 1 and some children moved on to achieve level 2. They have been awarded certificates and badges to wear with pride.

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  • NED Assembly

    Published 10/01/25, by Denise Barrow

    This bit of old-fashioned fun helps us be entertaining and unforgettable in the mind of a child as we share how “NED” learns to never give up, encourage others and do his best.

    Everyone who learns to yo will make mistakes along the way. Students are told that if they try yo-yoing, it’s important to learn from mistakes and never give up. Teachers and parents often see children practice persistence and find great fulfilment in doing their personal best as they learn to yo with NED. Best of all, this “NED mindset” is infinitely transferable to school subjects!

    NED is a loveable cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. Teachers love that NED is simple, relatable and kid-focused.

     

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  • Art - Tudor Portraits

    Published 20/12/24, by Denise Barrow

    This term we have been researching Tudor portraits, how mood and feelings are expressed through art. Especially how facial expressions and body language are achieved through sketches and paintings during thi period. Children have developed and made amazing progress using different grades of pencil to show tones and textures. 

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  • Christmas Jumper Day!

    Published 12/12/24, by Denise Barrow

    In writing this week, we were introduced to free verse poetry - Twas the Night Before Christmas! Children have been looking at the different features of the style of poetry. Today, we performed the poem as a class.  

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  • Maths - Finding equivalent fractions

    Published 22/11/24, by Denise Barrow

    This week in Maths, we have been identifying equivalent fractions. Children enjoyed using equipment to practically identify equivalent fractions and then applying their knowledge to complete questions.

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  • Parent Workshop, how to make a waistcoat

    Published 13/11/24, by Denise Barrow

    A fantastic parent engagement workshop. We hope you enjoyed it! Thank you to everyone who made it to give support in making a waistcoat. We saw some very creative and attractive designs. 

    Leading up to our workshop, children had to consider a range of factors in their design and lots of preparation to enable them to make and create their waistcoat; previously marking and cutting out fabric, practising their running or cross stitch to join fabric together and thinking about how they could make their item decorative by additional material and adding secure fastenings.

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  • W.B.A Curriculum Day

    Published 08/11/24, by Denise Barrow

    A special visitor from West Bromwich Albion Football Club came to talk to us about how education is important for our future career choices. We looked at how our current curriculum links to roles within the football club. Year 4, looked at how maths and science are linked to physiotherapists' roles within a club. 

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  • Design Technology

    Published 18/10/24, by Denise Barrow

    In design technology this term, we will be designing and making a Tudor-style waistcoat. We have been learning how to cut fabric, thread needles and tie knots with greater independence. Today, we have been mastering sewing techniques such as running and cross stitches to applique. 

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  • Gurdwara Visit

    Published 08/10/24, by Denise Barrow

    Year 5 had a wonderful visit to the Gurdwara this morning, children thoroughly enjoyed seeing the things we have been learning over the last few weeks in real life. The Sikh community were very welcoming and children were very respectful to the Sikh traditions by covering their heads. Children were invited to take part in the Langar, getting to try new delicious food. The Langar is a vegetarian meal, provided free of charge for all visitors. It is one way Sikhs practise serving others, being generous and seeing God in all. The cooking, serving and cleaning are done by volunteers doing sewa (selfless service). As they work, they sing prayers. Sikhs believe that this makes the food nourishing for the mind, body and soul.

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