NEWS & EVENTS BLOG

<p>We have been learning about different types of celebrations in RE. Reception loved planning and role-playing the wedding for two class toys Mr and Mrs Scarecrow.</p>

<p>&nbsp; Reception class have enjoyed learning about the changes in winter. They used talk and art to share their understanding of the weather and types of clothes you need to stay warm. They were also introduced to the concept of hibernation and impressed us with their fantastic writing skills and ability to explain what hibernation [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Today we looked at the different types of books we have in our prayer area. We looked at hymn books, our children’s Bible and prayer books. We thought about books that are used in Mass. We have made our own books all about Jesus.</p>

<p>The Early Years Nativity was a huge success, well done everyone!</p>

<p>Early Years enjoyed visiting Seven Stories to watch live theatre. The children loved the show Snow White and the Seven Stories! &nbsp;</p>

<p>KS1 have spent this half term learning and rehearsing the Christmas play, ‘A Miracle In Town.’ Every child had a role, either with lines to learn, a dance to perform and songs to sing. Children took part in all aspects of rehearsing and learned many valuable skills, particularly with regards to listening and teamwork. Today [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; This term we have been learning the Glockenspiel. We have learnt the notes C, D, E, F and G. We have been using these notes in the songs we have been learning. We have been learning about note lengths and recognising them in different pieces of music. Year 4 have been learning how to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; This term we have been learning about jazz music. We have learnt about typical characteristics in Jazz such as repetition, call and response and improvisation. Within some of the songs we have been learning, there has been some improvisation sections. We have particularly enjoyed Gershwin’s, ‘I’ve Got Rhythm’, listening to different versions of the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>This term we have been learning the Glockenspiel. We have learnt the notes D, E and F. We have also been learning how to read music and recognizing notes on a stave. Year 3 have also been learning about rests and when to be silent in music. We have learnt minims and crotchets and the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>What an exciting afternoon we had! We visited East End Library on Shields Road, linked to our work on ‘Luna Loves Library Day,’ by Joseph Coelho. Our lovely librarian read a fantastic picture book to us, ‘Luna Loves Christmas,’ also by Joseph Coelho and part of the ‘Luna’ series. We then got the opportunity to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Year 6 spent the afternoon working with Mr Olatunji listening to and then composing their own blues song in the style of music legend Sam Cooke. They looked at the history of the blues from the deep south of the USA, begun by slaves, and how jazz we created in a similar way. They then [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Year 5 are learning the song ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’, by the American Rock Band, Bon Jovi. The class have been listening and appraising other songs in the Rock genre. These have included ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Rocking All Over The World’ and many more. We have looked at several types of Rock such as [&hellip;]</p>

<p>This half term, Year 2 have been learning the song, ‘Hands, Feet, Heart’ by Joanna Mangona. This song celebrates South African music.. Whilst listening to this music we have been moving our bodies, creating our own dances and expressing how the music makes us feel. We have also been learning about what voices and instruments [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Year 3 are really enjoying their Art unit so far. We have been thinking about prehistoric art and how people living in the Stone Age would have painted. Last week we tried using charcoal and this week we collected other outdoor materials to try, such as leaves, grass, mud and berries! We tried adding water [&hellip;]</p>

<p>KS2 Choir and Orchestra performed a wonderful celebration of Disney music for friends and family. They were conducted by Miss Hedley and either sang or played ukulele. They finished with joyous sing-a-long encore of ‘Hakuna Matata.’ All musicians performed beautifully. Congratulations to all involved and a big thank you to our wonderful music teacher, Miss [&hellip;]</p>

<p>We had a fantastic day at the Shipley Art Gallery. We took park in two workshops creating our own materials. Firstly, we made our own piece of felt using different colours of wool and soapy water. We then made our own mosaic tiles using clay. It was interesting to compare and contrast materials, thinking about [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Year 1 had a great time making fruit smoothies in DT! First, we created our own recipe by choosing the ingredients to go into our smoothie. Next, we prepared all of the ingredients to go into the smoothies. This involved carefully cutting fruits, squeezing lemons and limes, as well as measuring liquids. Then, we added [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Year 1 had a great time making fruit smoothies in DT! First, we created our own recipe by choosing the ingredients to go into our smoothie. Next, we prepared all of the ingredients to go into the smoothies. This involved carefully cutting fruits, squeezing lemons and limes, as well as measuring liquids. Then, we added [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Year 2 had a wonderful trip to Seaton Delaval Hall. It was a fantastic opportunity for our children to visit a National Trust property. We all day outside in the grounds, spending the morning in the allotment. It was great to get our hands dirty as we did some gardening. We spent some time digging [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Year 2 had a wonderful trip to Seaton Delaval Hall. It was a fantastic opportunity for our children to visit a National Trust property. We all day outside in the grounds, spending the morning in the allotment. It was great to get our hands dirty as we did some gardening. We spent some time digging [&hellip;]</p>