We’ve Got the Back to School Blues!

In Music this term we have been learning about the Blues genre which originated in the southern parts of America among African Americans at the turn of the 20th Century.  It started in the region of the Mississippi River and as the people migrated north looking for work, they took their music with them and the Delta Blues changed and developed into the Chicago Blues. From there, the Blues spread across America and beyond.

The class recently learned a song called ‘I’ve Got the Back to School Blues’ and they loved it so much, they even came up with their own choreography and added some air guitar too!

 

 

PE Update – Hockey

This term, we are focusing on invasion games, with hockey and basketball forming the main areas of learning. We began with a week of skills development to build the core attributes required for success in both sports. These included cooperation, dodging, weaving, attacking, defending, communication, and decision-making.

We then moved on to hockey. Throughout this block, pupils have been building their confidence in controlling the ball, passing accurately, and dribbling effectively. They have had regular opportunities to practise and refine these skills before applying them in fun, competitive games. As the unit progresses, pupils will continue to develop their teamwork, spatial awareness, and tactical understanding of the game.