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KS1 Orchestra and KS2 Composition Club Christmas Performance!
<p>Today we were treated to a fantastic performance from KS1 Orchestra and the KS2 Composition Club. Both groups have only been running since the end of September and have worked extremely hard learning new skills such as playing the ukulele or glockenspiel, playing together as an orchestra and learning all about writing and composing music. […]</p>
Dec 19, 20221 min read
First Confession 2022
<p>Today six of our Key Stage 2 children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Lawrence’s Church. The children were joined by their class, School staff, Parishioners and their parents when they led a mass of Reconciliation. After the mass each of the six children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation individually. It was a lovely […]</p>
Dec 16, 20221 min read
First Confession 2022
<p>Today six of our Key Stage 2 children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Lawrence’s Church. The children were joined by their class, School staff, Parishioners and their parents when they led a mass of Reconciliation. After the mass each of the six children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation individually. It was a lovely […]</p>
Dec 16, 20221 min read
Come To The Manger with KS 1
<p>Year 1 and Year 2 showcased their fabulous Christmas Play yesterday! The play was well attended by the children’s families and later in the day by all of the children in school. The children really enjoyed performing, especially the singing! It has also been an important part of our preparations for Christmas in the season […]</p>
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Come To The Manger with KS 1
<p>Year 1 and Year 2 showcased their fabulous Christmas Play yesterday! The play was well attended by the children’s families and later in the day by all of the children in school. The children really enjoyed performing, especially the singing! It has also been an important part of our preparations for Christmas in the season […]</p>
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Music Appreciation in Year 3 – Film Music.
<p>For our second music afternoon we have been finding out about the film composer Danny Elfman. We listened to ‘Ice Dance’ from Edward Scissorhands and ‘What’s This?’ from The Nightmare Before Christmas which Elfman also sings on. We discussed how the music made us felt and listened to the music firstly without the accompanying movie […]</p>
Dec 14, 20221 min read
Music Appreciation in Year 3 – Film Music.
<p>For our second music afternoon we have been finding out about the film composer Danny Elfman. We listened to ‘Ice Dance’ from Edward Scissorhands and ‘What’s This?’ from The Nightmare Before Christmas which Elfman also sings on. We discussed how the music made us felt and listened to the music firstly without the accompanying movie […]</p>
Dec 14, 20221 min read
Open The Book at Christmas
<p>Our wonderful Open The Book team returned to school this week to act out the Christmas story. They dressed up and involved lots of boys and girls to retell the Nativity Story. It was an essential part of our Advent preparations for Christmas. Thank you and a very Merry Christmas to our Open The Book […]</p>
Dec 14, 20221 min read
Open The Book at Christmas
<p>Our wonderful Open The Book team returned to school this week to act out the Christmas story. They dressed up and involved lots of boys and girls to retell the Nativity Story. It was an essential part of our Advent preparations for Christmas. Thank you and a very Merry Christmas to our Open The Book […]</p>
Dec 14, 20221 min read
Y4 Plan an Investigation
<p>Following a practical in which we looked at the effects of different liquids on an eggshell (simulating their effects on teeth), Year 4 wanted to extend their investigation. Following suggestions from Peace and Harley, we will now test the effects of different amounts of sugar in a water solution. Using our maths skills from year […]</p>
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Y4 Plan an Investigation
<p>Following a practical in which we looked at the effects of different liquids on an eggshell (simulating their effects on teeth), Year 4 wanted to extend their investigation. Following suggestions from Peace and Harley, we will now test the effects of different amounts of sugar in a water solution. Using our maths skills from year […]</p>
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Mini-Vinnies Christmas Coffee Morning
<p>This morning saw the return of the Mini-Vinnies Christmas Coffee morning, Organised by our Mini-Vinnies, this was a fantastic chance for friends of St Lawrence’s Parish to spend some time with the children. Mrs Garforth led the KS2 Choir and Orchestra in a wonderful concert of Christmas songs, supported by Mr David Grant on the […]</p>
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Mini-Vinnies Christmas Coffee Morning
<p>This morning saw the return of the Mini-Vinnies Christmas Coffee morning, Organised by our Mini-Vinnies, this was a fantastic chance for friends of St Lawrence’s Parish to spend some time with the children. Mrs Garforth led the KS2 Choir and Orchestra in a wonderful concert of Christmas songs, supported by Mr David Grant on the […]</p>
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Stone Age Cave Art in Year 3.
<p>We had so much fun yesterday creating our own Stone Age Cave art. We looked at examples from real Stone Age caves and thought about the different art materials Stone Age people would have had to use, they definitely would of made use of anything they had! We used oil pastels to get different colours […]</p>
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Stone Age Cave Art in Year 3.
<p>We had so much fun yesterday creating our own Stone Age Cave art. We looked at examples from real Stone Age caves and thought about the different art materials Stone Age people would have had to use, they definitely would of made use of anything they had! We used oil pastels to get different colours […]</p>
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Creating our own Angels of the North in Year 3.
<p>Last Friday we started making our Angel of the North replicas. We chose our own materials from a choice of bases (kitchen roll tubes, empty water bottles) and used a range of materials including tissue paper, cellophane and cardboard and various shades of paint.</p>
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Creating our own Angels of the North in Year 3.
<p>Last Friday we started making our Angel of the North replicas. We chose our own materials from a choice of bases (kitchen roll tubes, empty water bottles) and used a range of materials including tissue paper, cellophane and cardboard and various shades of paint.</p>
Dec 9, 20221 min read
School Newsletter: December 2022
<p>December Newsletter</p>
Dec 9, 20221 min read
School Newsletter: December 2022
<p>December Newsletter</p>
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Christmas crafts in EYFS and KS 1
<p>Reception class, Year 1 and Year 2 had a fabulous day in school yesterday; we worked in mixed groups to produce some Christmas master pieces. It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all. We all wore Christmas jumpers to get us into the spirit of Christmas! It was lovely seeing the older children helping their […]</p>
Dec 9, 20221 min read
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