NEWS & EVENTS BLOG

<p>As part of our music curriculum this term, we have been focusing on the work of Lin-Manuel Miranda, in particular his use of Hip-Hop music in his musicals, Hamilton and In the Heights. Mr O visited us to help us explore the genres further through the use of Garage Band. We began by using the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In Year 3, we have been enjoying reading Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne. We split the story into three parts; the beginning, the middle and the ending. We have discussed in small groups the features of a fairytale and how Browne’s version also includes these conventions. Over this topic, we have developed our skills [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Tuesday Key Stage 1 enjoyed a wonderful day making a variety of super Christmas crafts. It was a great day and we practised all of our art skills.</p>

<p>Year 6 had an incredible time creating their own music with instruments from around the world &#8211; thanks to a series of apps on their ipads. The pupils were able to compose, improvise and design using a huge range of software instruments, synthesisers, and digital audio workstations. Thanks to visiting teachers from North East-based Music [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Yesterday The Shipley Art Gallery visited Year Two . Year 2 enjoyed taking part in two fantastic workshops about portraits. We learnt all about the artist; Picasso and his abstract approach to making portraits and we had a try at this style. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Year 2 visited The Laing Art Gallery today. We took part in a workshop in The Portrait Gallery looking at the stories and emotions behind the paintings. We made some large pictures depicting the story of Jack and The Beanstalk. We had a wonderful day.  </p>

<p>Reception class, Year 1 and Year2 had a fantastic musical experience at The sage today. We met up with a number of other schools to take part in The Big Sing &nbsp; We have been practising a number of songs around the theme of Going A Journey. for around 2 months now. The songs were [&hellip;]</p>

<p>We had a creative morning workshop with an artist from the Laing Art Gallery. We worked closely with the artist; learning new artistic skills crucial to creating print inspired by Thomas Bewick’s designs. We took inspiration from African emblems, creating our own design and transferring it to make a stamp like print. These prints are [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Take a look at the fantastic entries to our KS2 Easter Eggshibition!</p>

<p>Reception Class, Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed an Easter egg decorating  completion. We had some amazing entrants and we all enjoyed looking at the fabulous eggs.</p>

<p>As part of Year 5&#8217;s music curriculum this term, we have been focusing on the work of Lin-Manuel Miranda, in particular his use of Hip Hop and Latin music, in his musicals Hamilton and In the Heights. Mr O visited us to help us explore the genres further through various iPad apps. We began by [&hellip;]</p>