This week Shan-E-Zahra told us all about Ramadan with the help of an interesting poster she had made herself at home. Finley helped by holding up the poster and Shan-E-Zahra explained exactly what happens during this time.
After using Jump Start Jonny’s online active burst routines for two years our school were so excited to welcome him IN PERSON on Thursday 14th March! He exercised tirelessly, with the whole school taking part in his dance routines and shouting out his famous catchphrase Whoopa! Check out our photos and short video clips and have a look at his website! What a fantastic morning of fitness!
Tigers class have been learning to play the recorder this half term with Mr Crinson from Durham Music Service.
Everyone has enjoyed practising the notes B , A and G while learning to play simple tunes.
Safer Internet Day 2024 took place on the 6th of February 2024, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online’. This year the KS2 assembly focussed on change online, this included: Children’s perspective on new and emerging technology, using the internet to make change for the better, the changes children want to see online and the things that can influence and change the way children think, feel and act online and offline.
As part of Internet Safety Day, Tigers took part in a live session where students became digital detectives, exploring the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence and learning how to stay safe online. We even got a shout out on the live commentary feed. Can you spot it? https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ejnv9r/live/crb6v2′
Robbie truly shone during his Time to Shine today. He shared with us his impressive knowledge of geodes using a PowerPoint Presentation he prepared in advance, gave a demonstration of how to break one open and kindly allowed everyone to take a closer look at his collection. Thank you for teaching us all something new today, Robbie!
Year 3 and 4 had great fun in Science working in pairs to create a magnetic maze game! After designing and sticking down our ‘lolly stick’ maze we used a paper clip and a magnet (underneath the card) to pull the magnetic object from the starting point to the finish line.
After some practise turns we timed each other to see who could move the paper clip, using the magnet, from start to finish the fastest!
In a recent history lesson, Tigers enjoyed taking part in a simulation activity to see how important trade was for Ancient Egypt to become powerful and how much it depended on being able to produce grain to feed its people and to export. We quickly learnt how dependent the Egyptians were on the success of the Nile flooding and that some years it was great, but other years it failed them.
On Friday 26th January Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic afternoon at New College, taking part in a wide variety of team-building activities. Children needed to have good communication and co-operation skills to enjoy success in each activity! Everyone showed excellent effort and enthusiasm while representing our school – well done Year 4!
Everyone has loved playing the recorder this half term. Children have learnt to play the notes B, A and G. They really enjoyed playing the ‘forbidden rhythm’ listening game!
Orangutans have been enjoying playing the recorder this half-term. They have learnt the notes B, A and G and can play short melodies.