Year 3 travelled to The Word today to visit the staff at OpenZone. They learned the basics of coding using Scratch and made a little Christmas animation. They also used paint to create a Christmas drawing which was then made into their own individual tree decoration.
They were an absolute credit to the school. It was commented upon several times how well mannered they all were and how well behaved. They also produced some AMAZING work. Well done Year 3 😊
Year 3 are thoroughly enjoying learning how to play tennis in PE this half term.
Today the children practiced their underarm throwing, catching and forehand strokes techniques.
They worked together in pairs using a range of equipment to develop their skills (cones, sponge balls and tennis racquets). They had to throw the ball underarm and let it bounce in front of their partner before hitting it back. The partner had to be ready with the racquet, holding it with two hands remembering the correct grip.
The children developed their hand-eye co-ordination, footwork and continued to worked well in teams. They thoroughly enjoy tennis, getting better and better each week. It’s also lovely to see a bit of healthy competition.
Class 3 have been learning about where food comes from this week. We learnt about wheat and how it is harvested and made into flour. We then made some delicious bread buns, they were yummy!
Year 2 have started their new Zero To Hero topic following the Dimensions Curriculum.
Today’s focus was finding out about Michael Jordan and his achievements in sport. The children designed a new trainer to follow the ‘Air Jordan’ which showcased the life and achievements of Michael Jordan.
I’d buy those trainers if I could afford them!
Year 6 children have enjoyed their residential trip to Thurston this week where they took part in lots of adventurous outdoor activities. They had a very busy time, but lots of fun!
On Friday 19th November, at West Boldon we celebrated Children in Need in style! Children were able to come to school in their sportswear and took part in lots of different activities in the classes to recognise the day.
Reception children learned all about Children in Need and why it is important, before taking part in the Joe Wicks Live Lesson.
In Year 1, the children enjoyed creating some split-pin Pudseys and they also took part in the Joe Wicks Live Lesson for Children in Need!
Here are Year 2 children in their Children in Need costumes and sports wear!
Year 3 looked fabulous in their sports-wear today too!
Year 3 children also completed a Pudsey draw along, where the had to follow the instructions carefully to draw the perfect Pudsey.
Year 4 also joined in with Joe Wicks live which was a lot of fun but quite hard work! They then had a competition to design a new bandana for Pudsey which was judged by Mr McCormack, Mrs Buck and Mrs Bingham. Millie’s design was chosen as the winner. Well done, Millie!
Year 5 coloured in and decorated some Pudsey bears with some important messages – We are all equal, we are all the same.
Year 6 created some posters for their outdoor classroom doors to give passers by information on Children in Need and why it is so important to donate.
At West Boldon we celebrated Anti-Bullying Week during the week 15th-19th November 2021.
This year’s theme is ‘One Kind Word’. Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us.
Our children were able to come to school wearing odd socks on Monday 15th November to recognise and celebrate all of our individual differences.
Each year group took part in a different activity throughout the week to recognise and understand the importance of Anti-Bullying Week.
As part of Year 3’s lesson they made notes of some ideas of ways they could show kindness and respect to one another:
“smile at people”
“play with them”
“you can keep an eye out for them”
“tell them a joke”
Year 5 also showed their understanding of what bullying is. Here are their ideas:
As part of Class 3’s Dimensions Geography work, the children learned about aerial views and used Google Maps to see the school from above. They used the Kapla blocks to build an aerial view of our classroom. Some children then drew how their bedroom would look from above.
You may have noticed the new clothing container on school grounds.
We have signed up to the ‘Fundraise and Recycle Ltd’ scheme in a bid to reduce waste, recycle and reuse unloved clothing and goods. Our school will then earn money for every full container.
Please make use of this facility, bring in your unwanted clothing (but still in decent condition) and help us fundraise for our school at the same time!
Year 5 have been learning about factors and prime numbers in Maths. They have learnt that a factor is a number that divides into another number exactly and without leaving a remainder. They also now understand that a prime number only has two factors – the number itself and 1.
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