Scratch Junior in Year 1

19th April 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

Class 4 have been completing our Computing work using a programme called Scratch Jr.

We followed instructions to learn about the different commands we could input and then had a try at creating our own set of instruction.

Some of the children have brought home some of the instruction cards as they’d love to try it out some more at home.

The programme ScratchJr can be downloaded free from your App Store – it only works on tablets however – not phones or computers.

If any of the children have a go I’d love to see their work.

The Giving Project Update 19th Apr 2023

19th April 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

‘TO GIVE, TO HELP, TO BE KIND AND CREATE HAPPINESS’

A new project has been introduced into the school

To Give, To Help, To Be Kind and Create Happiness.

Children so kindly worked on the ‘Giving Project’ at break times, this half term, to make beautiful Easter cards, they made over 150 cards which were delivered to all staff, volunteers and students in our school, each class received one and the residents of the Sycamore Care Home in Boldon. They were all greatly received and the children should be very proud of themselves, it was very kind and thoughtful of them.

Great Big School Clean 2023

18th April 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

With the nicer weather approaching, we have taken part in the Great Big School Clean.  Every year group has helped to litter pick around our school.  Not only helping to improve the environment but also ensuring that our school grounds are a safe place to play and enjoy the upcoming sunshine!

Year 3/4’s trip to the Hancock Museum, Newcastle

27th March 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

Today, Years 3 and 4 went on a trip to the Great North Museum (Hancock) in Newcastle to take part in lots of different exciting activities related to animals and their habitats.

First, they completed a workshop called The Wild Escape, where they learned about all of the animals local to our area and the various habitats they live; uplands, lowlands, woodlands, seas and coasts. They had to choose an animal, think about how it had adapted to its environment and then think of how they could use their adaptations to escape!

Then, they were lucky enough to be one of the first school groups to visit MythQuest, which is a new interactive treasure hunt type activity in the museum, where children have to follow the clues, make decisions about what happens in the story, and collect rubbings on the way. All of the children worked so well in their teams and all achieved ‘Hero’ Status!

Finally, they received a lesson on biro art from Jane Lee McCracken which will become part of her online exhibition ‘Where did all the animals go?’

Year 5 trip to the Hancock Museum

10th March 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

On Wednesday the Year 5 children went on a trip the Hancock Museum. They had great fun walking to the metro in the snow and looking around the museum. The children have been learning about the Egyptians so we’re fascinated by all of the artefacts and the real-life mummy.

The Butterfly Lion

7th March 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

As part of World Book Day the Year 5 children were inspired by Michael Morpurgo after watching and learning from him via Zoom. The children then had a go at drawing their own Butterfly Lion. We definitely have some future illustrator’s in our school!

The Butterfly Lion

Exploring in darkness!

2nd March 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

This term head 5 are learning about Sir Ranulph Fiennes who is an English explorer who has broken many world records.

Today’s mission-
A route had been made in which the ship had to take to avoid damage or, even worse, drifting into the unknown! As darkness had set in, explorers were unable to see the route ahead, all apart from the ship’s captain. Blindfolds ensured that the sense of sight is lost! Using only verbal instructions, the captain of the ship had to guide their team safely along the safe route.

 

Draw along with Axel Scheffler

1st March 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

Today as part of World Book Day we joined a crowdcast with author Julia Donaldson and author/illustrator Axel Scheffler. We enjoyed listening to stories read by both authors and then we joined in with a draw along with Axel. I’m sure you will agree we have some amazing potential illustrators of the future.

The Giving Project Update 17th Feb 2023

17th February 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

‘TO GIVE, TO HELP, TO BE KIND AND CREATE HAPPINESS’

A new project has been introduced into the school

To Give, To Help, To Be Kind and Create Happiness.

 

Some children from years 4 and 5 have enjoyed working on the Giving Project this half term, making lots of red paper chain hearts, which were used to beautifully decorate the school for Valentines Day.

The children should be very proud of themselves, being so kind, by working on the project in their spare time.

Mission to the Antarctic!

26th January 2023Miss K. Wilkinson

Year 3 are enjoying their Commando Joe missions this half term, focusing around the explorer Ernest Shackleton and his expedition to Antarctica aboard Endurance.

Today, they split into 4 teams. Each team was stationed on their ship (a crash mat), and the rest of the hall represented the Southern Ocean. One at a time, a member of each time had to row across the ocean to collect supplies. Yellow items represented first aid supplies and medical kits, blue items represented drinking water, the wooden blocks represented canned and tinned food, green items represented fresh fruit and vegetables, and red items represented entertainment items such as video games/TV/computers etc.

Each team had to think about what they needed for the expedition rather than what would be fun to have, and they had to make sure the items they collected on their ships were organised for the expedition ahead. Teams were then scored on how many items they collected, and points were deducted for items they didn’t need as much.

All of the teams showed great teamwork skills but Emerald house were the winning team with the most items. Diamond house came a close second as they didn’t collect ANY of the less essential items at all! Well done Year 3!