Literacy

As part of their ‘Pop Art’ topic, the pupils in P5/6 have spent time researching Andy Warhol this week. The pupils then used the information they gathered to write a biography on this famous artist.

Maths

The pupils are continuing to develop their knowledge of position and movement in maths this week. So far, the pupils have explored grid references and can confidently plot and identify coordinates.

Other Curricular Areas

The P6 pupils really enjoyed spending time with their buddies during their literacy morning. Additionally, the P5 pupils used this time to get to know the P1s.

Also take a look at some more of our pupils amazing landmarks which they created at home!

Literacy 

The P5/6 pupils have been exploring poetry in literacy. They were able to identify features of a limerick and could use this knowledge to write some funny limericks of their own!

Maths

In maths, the pupils have been learning to give directions using the appropriate language. The pupils used their knowledge of this to guide their partners around obstacle courses of their own creation.

Other Curricular Areas 

In science  the pupils explored how to use a classification key to identify various animals. They were then able to use these skills to create their own classification key for several polar animals.

The pupils also produced amazing artwork using Andy Warhol’s ‘bottle lined’ technique as they continue to explore features of ‘Pop Art’.

The pupils also enjoyed dressing down and creating their own red nose designs for ‘Red Nose Day’.

Literacy

After weeks of hard work the P5/6 pupils have now completed their non-chronological report on the ‘Polar Regions’. They have included lots of thorough research, annotated maps and diagrams, and much more.

Maths

In maths, the pupils have been linking their knowledge of angles to directions and compass points. This has involved creating journeys using ICT and programmable toys.

Other Curricular Areas

P5/6 pupils participated in their last rugby session this week. The pupils had lots of fun and enjoyed showing their competitive side as they played a game of American football.

As part of their ‘Polar Regions’ topic, the pupils have been learning about the continents and were set a homework challenge to create a famous landmark. Take a look at some of their amazing creations!

We have now learned all of the pieces on the board and the moves they can make. We are really enjoying the game and it is developing so may skills.

As much as we love to win we are also very supportive of helping each other and making sure everyone feels confident when they play. Click below to watch some of the action.