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Fun with Fractions in Year 3Y
Fun with Fractions in Year 3YFriday 28 February 2020In order to identify 1/2s, 1/4s, and 1/8s and realise how many of each make a whole, the boys were given coloured strips of paper showing 1 whole. They were asked to fold their strip into quarters. We agreed that they could fold the strip in half and…
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Year 5 future architects
Year 5 Future ArchitectsFriday 14 February 2020During art lessons Year 5 students have been learning how to build an architectural model to scale.First, every student designed their own house. This involved colouring, cutting, folding and sticking. Later as a group activity the entire year group collaborated together to create a model of a town. They…
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Year 6 Animal Welfare visit
Year 6 Animal Welfare VisitFriday 14 February 2020Last week the Year 6 boys took part in an interactive power point presentation as part of the animal awareness programme. Great excitement was had with the arrival of Luna, a gorgeous and very patient King Charles spaniel, who received lots of affection from the boys.The officers from the…
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Technology and Revision in Year 5Y
Technology and Revision in Year 5YFriday 14 February 2020Exams are now in full swing, and students’ thoughts have been busy with revision.Unfortunately, revision can be arduous and unexciting; students are no longer motivated by ‘new’ discoveries.However, when technology is integrated into revision lessons, it readdresses the problem. Revision done through gamification, encourages a more active…
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Constructing model houses in Year 5
Constructing model houses in Year 5Friday 14 February 2020An exciting and engaging unit of work is currently underway during English Writing Lessons, in Year 5Y. Students were initially introduced to a famous personage via visual media; they eventually explored the most efficacious way to construct a Biographical Recount. In this way, the students’ writing plan…