Our blogs
Welcome back!, by Mrs Thomson
Date: 21st Feb 2024 @ 9:30pm
It has been lovely to see the penguins back in school this week. We have started our new class topic ‘Round and round the garden’
We had a visit from the Penwortham fire and rescue crew on Tuesday morning. The children had some fantastic questions to ask and each had a challenge to remember three interesting facts. The children got to see lots of equipment stored on the fire engine and also got to sit in the cab before each having a turn with the fire hose.
We will be doing some special writing about the fire engine tomorrow as well as making a thank you card for the fire fighters.
Please remember to send your ‘all about me’ books back to school as soon as possible. The penguins are so excited to share these books with their friends but we have quite a lot to be returned.
Homework - this week the children will be bringing home a short writing task linked to our phonics. Please continue to read each day along with this.
Thank you
Maths - Division, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 21st Feb 2024 @ 7:01am
We are working on our 2 times table and dividing by 2 this week.
The children have been hands on with their counters; making arrays, grouping and sharing.
Tipper trucks update, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 21st Feb 2024 @ 6:59am
We are another step closer to completing our tipper trucks.
Just a bit of velcro then we are all assembled.
Now the exciting part. You have to design a way of stopping the table tennis balls from falling out when you go down the rmap but will allow them to fall out when you inflate the balloon to tip.
Come up with some ideas ready to share in class on Thursday.
Brickcroft walk, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 20th Feb 2024 @ 3:36pm
We had a lovely walk to the Brickcroft this morning, we identified different flowers, mainly snowdrops, daffodils and primroses.We also talked about evergreen and deciduous trees.
We enjoyed our hot chocolate and biscuit too!
In maths we had fun outside with number bonds to 20.
Cooking up a healthy lunch!, by Mrs Simpson
Date: 19th Feb 2024 @ 6:35pm
In Science we have been learning about healthy eating and seasonal fruits and vegetables. As part of our DT topic we used our Scientific knowledge to design, make and of course eat a healthy vegetable tart. They were very yummy!
Design Technology, by Mrs Simpson
Date: 19th Feb 2024 @ 6:31pm
So far in Design Technology we have made some very creative items. We started off the year improving our sewing skills and made some bright, decorative cushions. We learnt how to use a range of different stitching techniques.
Our next project was to learn a range of joining skills to create a castle using 3D nets. We then learnt how to make a facade to mask the inside structure.
Wonderful windmills, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 9th Feb 2024 @ 4:09pm
This week we had a challenge in DT , we had to design a windmill.It had to be stable and the sails move.
We used paper cups for the structure but had to make them heavier with plasticine so they didn’t fall over.
Next we used another paper cup to make the sails by cutting into it, we had to try to make them even and had fun decorating them.
Finally we attached the parts together using a straw and cocktail sticks. We had to adapt our designs to try to make our windmills more stable and to help the sails work better. Overall we did a pretty good job!
In Science we enjoyed voting for our favourite pets, we recorded using a chart and created a block graph showing our results. The favourite pets in the Giraffes were cats and dogs.
Have a fabulous half term, just a reminder, we are off on our walk to the Brickcroft the first Tuesday back. 🙂
Another Busy Week !, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 9th Feb 2024 @ 10:45am
Year 6 have had another very busy week of learning and fun. The children did an amazing job this week researching and presenting the route they may take into future careers. We backed this activity up watching children with physical and learning differences talk about thier aspirations.
The Elephants have been flying in maths this week showing a real enjoyment and understanding of algebra.
Our learning about famous scientisist and innovators has come to an end and to finish the unit I challenged the children to become innovators and they have come up with some stunning ideas.
In DT I was very impressed with the way in which every single member of the class has cut out their pattern then attached it to fabric of their choice and then cut the pieces out. The sewing process has started and the finished garments are fantastic.
We have now reached the end of this half term and as a team we are so proud of the progress the children have made.
Thank you to the families who attended last night's SATs meeting, I have uploaded the PowerPoint and a copy of the Year 6 SATs word document to the class page of the website.
I will also put a copy of the activities we are doing at High Adventure on the class page , the document has another copy of the suggested kit list at the bottom. Please remember the children will need a packed lunch in a reusable contatiner and a drinks bottle for the first day.
Wishing you all a great half term
Mrs Fletcher
Chinese New Year, by Mrs Thomson
Date: 8th Feb 2024 @ 9:41pm
In the reception class we encourage the children to be involved in their learning. Last week we all enjoyed sharing our projects and the penguins were very interested in the Chinese dragon made by Evie. Therefore we have been looking at how Chinese New Year is celebrated and we have enjoyed learning facts about the celebration. Tomorrow we will be dancing to traditional music with our class dragon.
This afternoon we took part in a quiz to check our knowledge on Chinese New Year. We got top marks! Earlier in the week we enjoyed food tasting. We had hot spring rolls, sticky noodles and prawn crackers. Everyone voted for their favourite. Prawn crackers won closely followed by the sticky noodles. You will see from the pictures that many of the children enjoyed the spring rolls.
Welcome to our new penguin!, by Mrs Thomson
Date: 6th Feb 2024 @ 7:43pm
The children had a lovely day welcoming a new penguin into their tribe! Everyone had a lovely time showing Harry around our classroom, our school and our play grounds. Even Tiboo the triceratops was super friendly and happy to see the penguins being so caring and kind to Harry.
We have been busy preparing for Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year and also following in the footsteps of Mary Anning. The children enjoyed making salt dough fossils.
If you have any socks just washed please ask your penguin to see if they can match them all up in pairs. They have been busy doing this today. I wonder if you have an odd one? The children have enjoyed looking at odd and even.
Viking experience, by Mr Kennedy
Date: 5th Feb 2024 @ 7:59am
The year 4 classroom was invaded!
The children had a wonderful day, meeting a new Anglo-Norse friend, Olaf. He explained his Viking grandparents' raids and journeys across the waters. We gained a better understanding of life during Viking & Anglo-Saxon Britain; the children even got to dress up as warriors & learn key battle skills that Anglo-Saxons and Vikings would have used.
What a great day!
DT Primary Engineer - Chassis making, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 5:21pm
We enjoyed our DT day on Thursday.
We made the chassis for our Tipper trucks as part of our Primary Engineer project. Next week will will aim to get the truck finished so that we can make the adaptations to it after the holidays. We will need to test them and choose a winner ready for the final competition agaist other schools at the beginning of March.
There lots of pictures of you cutting the dowelling to make your axels. Can you work out which hand is yours?
We rocked out to the music this week., by Mrs Catterall
Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 5:11pm
What an amazing time we had in our Rock Steady music assembly and workshop. We were clapping along to the beat and singing along to the tunes.
Some of the children are eager to be part of their own band, details have been sent home about how to sign up.
RE Hinduism, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 5:08pm
As part of our learning about Hinduism we have focused on the different deities which are workshipped. We have discussed devotion and linked it to what we are all devoted to.
This week we focused on the Puja tray, labelled the different parts and thought about their importance in Hindu worship.
Watching Year 3 Assembly, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 5:00pm
The Lions loved watching the Year 3 assembly. It was very informative. Well done to Oliver who answered one of the quiz questions at the end correctly.
Well done Year 3 - you shone brightly.
More money, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 4:57pm
Lions, I was so pleased to hear from your parents that you have been practising money and shops at home.
In class we chose an item, gave it a price tag and made the correct amount. We then went around the shop checking to see if they had all been paid for correctly.
Keep practising at home.
First Aid photos, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 4:50pm
The photos didn't upload on the previous first aid sorry. You should hopefully be able to see them here.
Busy Giraffes, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 2nd Feb 2024 @ 3:52pm
The Giraffes have continued to work hard this week.They were learning all about amphibians and reptiles in Science, UK weather in Geography and writing their own non fiction books about owls which are amazing!
The projects all look fantastic too and the children are super proud of them...thank you for your support with them.
Next week on Tuesday we are off for a winter walk to The Brickcroft looking for seasonal changes, warm coats a must and probably best to bring a pair of wellies/ trainers or walking shoes just in case!
Have a lovely weekend weekend , hope the children manage to shake off some of coughs and colds . 😊
Koala song for assembly, by Mr Pearson
Date: 2nd Feb 2024 @ 2:48pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=xiygQUPfCGI
Elephant Update, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 2nd Feb 2024 @ 2:11pm
The Elephants have had a very busy week, as usual. Lots of great work in English and maths. The children impressed Mrs Brown so much on Tuesday with their learning when she visited our English lesson that she awarded them 2 class compliments.
In Geography this week the class have been learning about Greenwich Meant time and how this relates to lines of longitude particularly the Prime Meridian.
We have had 2 science lessons this wee, one a live BBC lesson the adaptation of sharks which was great and the other continuing our learning about famous scientists. This week the children did amazing jobs reseraching the life and work of Dr Daniel Hale Williams which they have presented in the form of biographies.
In RE our learning was around Hajj the pilgrimage that Muslims aim to take part in once in a life time.
Well done for being so wonderful Elephants , be ready to sew next week youve got waistcoats to make!
Koala update, by Mr Pearson
Date: 2nd Feb 2024 @ 12:05pm
What a class of artists and designers. Installation based art today and a fantastic week of using CAD to design their own key rings.
Thank you to all the parents of the Koalas I met this week at parents evening. The children's education is a partnership of us all working together to give the best possible experience. If there is an issue or niggle at anytime please do not hesitate to contact me.
A rocking start to the week!, by Mrs Thomson
Date: 31st Jan 2024 @ 10:58pm
What a start to the week! We had an amazing time at the Rock Steady Assembly! We were very proud of penguin Isaac volunteering to join a band during the assembly! He did a great job!
We have had fun in the sun, lots of measuring and weighing in maths and we have been reading ‘sc’ and ‘sk’ words in phonics. We are working hard at writing our names and we are making sure that each letter is formed correctly with our beautiful swooshes and flicks.
Tomorrow the children have a surprise new area in the classroom and we have an afternoon planned where we will be very creative!
I hope you enjoy some pictures from our week so far.
The Rest of The Week, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 27th Jan 2024 @ 9:45am
Wednesday
Phonics
Spelling
Reading Response - Brian Cox
Maths check up - arithmetic and reasoning paper 1
Geography - investigating if there are links between latitude and longtitude and biomes/climate
Singing assembly
Thursday
Phonics
Spelling
Reading Response - Marcus Rashford
Maths check up - reasoning paper 2
English - modal verbs
Science - Learning about Marie Maynard Daly and her work on the affects of sugar and cholestorol on the body .
Friday
Music
Drama
Computing
Cricket
Art
Penguin poetry!, by Mrs Thomson
Date: 27th Jan 2024 @ 8:09am
This week the penguins received a very special delivery! We had a letter stuck in our tree outside! It was from the mother owl in our story ‘Owl Babies’. Mother Owl asked the penguins for help. She wanted the children to write her a poem which she could read every night to her baby owl, Bill. The poem would tell him why mummy went off hunting during the night and that he didn’t need to be scared of the dark wood or the noises he heard.
The penguins embraced the challenge! They had wonderful ideas, beautiful writing and were very caring towards our baby owl Bill. Mrs. Brown visited our classroom and saw the penguins super busy with this work and she awarded the class with a class compliment! Super penguins! The poem is already amazing but we have decided to put actions to it and learn it as a class. The penguins would like to perform it on the stage!
Homework - next week homework will be focusing on the formation of some of our tricky letters. Please refer back to the guide in your homework folder which shows how we swoosh up to start and then end each letter with a flick (ready to join onto another letter later in school)
Homework - the week after will be our last week of this half term. For homework we will send your ‘All about me’ book home ready for the next chapter. We really do appreciate your help and support with this book, thank you.
Thank you for the amazing projects sent into school. We did show and share on Thursday and Friday. We will also do this on Monday as we still have some projects to look at before they are displayed in the hall.
We have an exciting week ahead! We have a rock steady workshop, a school governor coming to visit our class, an afternoon of art with clay, a busy week with capacity and mass and to end our week we will be painting to music. We will listen to lots of music and express how it makes us feel in our painting.
Some pictures for for you to enjoy - water colour penguins, penguin habitat pictures using a variety of materials and our junk owls and penguins. DT junk modelying soon!
