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Year 6’s first science lesson since the end of lockdown was in conjunction with the Discovery Museum.
The fantastic online workshop looked at light and how it is the basis for all life on Earth.
As part of this we built in pairs a ‘Camera Obscura’ which were the forerunners of the digital cameras we have today.
The children then used them to look at different locations – which all appeared upside down!
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If you need more mobile data for home learning, school can apply to have your data allowance temporarily increased. Please fill in this simple web form, or ask the school office for a paper copy, Please note that the networks that are currently part of this scheme are EE, O2, Sky Mobile, SMARTY, Tesco Mobile,… Continue Reading
This year’s Carol Concert is one with a difference. As we are not currently allowed to sing in class, Mr Brown introduces a playlist of carols in makaton and British Sign Language. Stream the playlist here or via St Lawrence’s YouTube channel. Continue Reading
We are just completing our Y6 RE Topic which is called Vocation and Commitment. In pairs, we carried out research into the lives of people who answered God’s call in a special way and lived out their calling through their chosen vocation. Then we used our speaking and listening skills to present our findings to… Continue Reading
We created a whole school art display to celebrate Remembrance Day and brighten up the exterior of our school. Every child in school created their own poppy using a range of media and techniques. The Nursery children made collage poppies using assorted paper and pva glue, they also experienced print making for the first time… Continue Reading
Year 6 have started an incredible new literary project thanks to Seven Stories – and Minecraft! The class has started to dive into legendary local author David Almond’s book ‘The Boy Who Climbed Into The Moon’ with the help of the computer game. The Byker Wall has been constructed in Minecraft, along with a large… Continue Reading
At St Lawrence’s we will be holding our Friendship Week from the 16-20th November, as part of the national Anti-Bullying Week. We will start the week by taking part in Odd Socks Day on Monday 16th November. Children can wear the weirdest and wackiest odd socks they can find to celebrate that we are all… Continue Reading
As part of our WW2 topic, Year 6 have been researching the life of Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill was one of the most influential leaders of all time. He was the prime minister of Britain during World War II and was also involved in the government during World War I. Churchill was a leader, a… Continue Reading
We would like to share a link to our Y6 Leavers’ Movie. They have been a fantastic Year 6 and we wish them the best of luck in their new schools. Enjoy… Continue Reading
