Today we made static mirrored poses linked to the Stone Age.

We have loved No Pens Day in year 3 today. We discussed non verbal methods of communication and how Morse code is used. We then created our own secret words in Morse code.

Year 5 popped in to see if they could uncover the code as part of their secret spy mission. 

One of year 3's oracy targets this half term is to play the opinion continuum. We looked at different statements and decided if we agreed, disagreed or were somewhere in the middle. We then used our speaking skills to explain why.

Many children agreed that children should get to stay in bed until 10 every morning.

Most children disagreed that banana milkshake was disgusting.

We had mixed reactions to whether children should have 30 minutes of screen time each day.

It was lovely to see so many children joining in with show and tell today for No Pens Day. I loved seeing all of their special items.

Reading and spelling as part of our phonic lesson.

Children worked with partners to quiz each other on tricky words and read questions and statements using their phonic knowledge.

As part of history children worked cooperatively in groups to sequence the story of the fire of London.

Oracy skills including turn taking and speaking about which part of the story came first.

Fabulous knowledge of a historical event was shown by children.

Year 5's second day of Bikeability was another action packed day - out onto the local roads straight away to fulfil the criteria of Level 2.  A great deal of observation and communication was involved!  Year 5 are now the proud owners of Bikeability badges and certificates!  Well done to everyone - you were amazing!  Mrs Blomeley

Day 1 of Bikeability was a great success for Year 5!  Starting with a bike and helmet assessment, the children then had to use their skills to signal and brake when asked by the instructors.  After lunch they donned their hi-vis vests and ventured out onto the roads to complete other tasks.  A heavy downpour of rain did mean they had to return to school early but they are all ready for Day 2, when they will return to the roads.  Brilliant work everyone!  Mrs Blomeley

I am highly impressed by the mature attitude of the Year 6 children as they started their Year 6 practise tests this week. Fantastic effort and I know they will try their best all the way through the week to prove how much they have learnt since September. 

Year 5 enjoyed using squares and cubes last week to identify and prove which numbers are squared and which are cubed!  It helped them to understand, for example, that 5 x 5 is 25, by proving this practically.  The children worked just as hard with cube numbers and even spent some of their lunchtime to try and achieve 10 x 10 x 10 to make 1,0000.  Amazing work everyone!  Mrs Blomeley