Year 5 Sheffield University Science Session
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Year 5 very much enjoyed taking part in a Science workshop on the ‘Classification of animals’. The children practised the skill of using classification keys to sort animals according to their different features and attributes. Thank you to the University of Sheffield students for delivering such a fun and informative session.Β
Holly Class Christmas Jumper Day π
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Year 5 really enjoyed dressing up for Christmas Jumper Day last week. The children all looked very festive indeed! β¨π
Y6 TEKK Challenge
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As part of Design and Technology, the children have been loving the TEKK Challenge so far this year. Carl, our representative from HSBC, had joined us every Monday to keep track of our progress. In our groups, we are building a prototype playground with lollipop sticks, matchsticks and string. It has taken some careful planning […]
Christmas Movie Night ππ€©
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KS1 and KS2 enjoyed their Polar Express Movie Night on Monday evening after school. Pupils watched a Christmas classic, snuggled up in their pyjamas, with a hot chocolate and treats. It really got us in the Christmas spirit.πΏπ¬βοΈπ¬ποΈπ
Y6 TEKK Challenge Update
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This morning, we have moved onto the next stage of the TEKK Challenge. ππ¨ The children are tasked with making a prototype playground, out of lollipop sticks, rope and matchsticks. They are testing out what makes the strongest structure, before planning their playground on paper first. π·π·ββοΈ
Trip to the Wickersley School Pantomime!
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Hazel class had a fabulous time at the Wickersley School pantomime βRobin Hood.β π―π³Β The children were really inspired by the cast and many of the children have now commented that they would like to be part of a Drama group. Well done everyone! π
Y6 Reading Project
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We have thoroughly enjoyed reading our class novel Goodnight Mister Tom this term. The class were absolutely hooked: we read this in every spare moment we had! We have reviewed the book for our reading activity today; some pupils even completed an added WPT book review slip and recommended to a friend. Well done Y6 […]
Y6 RE Learning
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Y6 have really been enjoying their RE learning journey this term. We thought about whether Jesus being born, as the saviour, in the Christian religion, is still the reason why people celebrate Christmas. We watched various Christmas adverts to see if the true meaning of Christmas has been lost. We loved rating each Christmas advert […]
Aston Lodge take part in The Big Assembly
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Last week, Aston Lodge were excited to be part of ‘The Big Assembly’. Schools from across the country connected online to take part in the assembly which showcased stories of some amazing children who are speaking out on really important issues. The assembly encouraged children to think about the issues that matter to them and […]
Anne Frank Workshop
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Pupils in Y6 loved their Anne Frank Workshop, hosted by Billy from the Anne Frank Trust. This two-day workshop looked at equality and discrimination and how to ensure everyone is treated fairly. It was really interactive and they learnt so much. We are now enjoying writing a biography about Anne Frank after all we have […]