In PE this term we are completing Athletics! Today we focused on learning the correct technique for running a short distance at speed. Elaine Primary

This week we have been exploring doubles! We enjoyed making doubles by giving the ladybird equal spots on each side to find the total. 🐞 The Inspire Partnership Elaine Primary

Today we have been learning about the Torah. We took the notes we recorded from a video we watched and made a Google slide to show off the knowledge we learnt this lesson! ⁦Elaine Primary⁩

Today in English, Turquoise published their balanced arguments about whether August Pullman, age 10, should or shouldn’t attend school. We referred back to our drafts to ensure we included both sides of our argument. #Wonder ⁦Elaine Primary⁩

Today in English, we learned to describe using the correct tense. We did this by identifying the verb and then applied the correct verb form in the past tense. Elaine Primary

In English today we learned to effectively take notes. We shared the iPads and took our time to research about disfigurements. We made sure to gather information and section our work, this made it easier to analyse information and take notes! ⁦Elaine Primary⁩

We spent the afternoon building our prototypes. Our project is around Rochester Castle and the big question we’re tackling is “Does the weight of a building affect its strength”. We built light and heavy castles and tested their balance against British weather! Elaine Primary

Today in assembly we invited our pupils to bring their prototypes and explain what they had been investigating during STEM week! It was wonderful to hear about their new discoveries! Elaine Primary #STEMWEEK 🌡️🔬🧫

Today we had a special visit from Jeremy Sampson, who delivered an amazing workshop as apart of #STEM Week! He taught us that although music can seem like a world apart from science, technology and engineering, there are lots of connections to be explored The Inspire Partnership Elaine Primary

Jeremy taught us how complex some instruments are with non-return valves and reminded us how pumps and valves are everywhere: in homes, factories, aeroplanes etc. Mostly they work automatically, hidden from view and unnoticed! #STEMWEEK Elaine Primary The Inspire Partnership

We absolutely loved our visit from James today! James represented Rocksteady and delivered the most fun assembly this morning. He taught us what it takes to be a rockstar and we even created our very own band! Thank you James! Rocksteady Music School 🎸 🥁 Elaine Primary The Inspire Partnership

Today we recapped the 4 Zones of Regulation and what they meant. After, we discussed how we feel when we’re in each of the 4 zones. It’s important to identify which zone we’re in to find a strategy to help us if we need to regulation. Elaine Primary The Inspire Partnership

Today we enjoyed exploring shading and proportion to add depth! We started off using charcoal to practise shading gradients, then we drew a self portrait in the style of our Artist: Kathy Sosa. We are very proud of our work! Elaine Primary

We had an amazing start to Sports Week yesterday, from laser tag to the inflatable slide! Elaine Primary The Inspire Partnership

Day 2 of sports week: martial arts, ultimate frisbee, inflatable activity and zorbing!!! It doesn’t get better than this 🥊🥏Elaine Primary The Inspire Partnership

Yesterday, we took on fencing, axe throwing and became part of a human football table! We were full of energy! Can’t wait to see what we have in store for us today! Elaine Primary The Inspire Partnership

That’s sports day 2023 COMPLETE ✅ and we loved every second of it. Our collaboration skills shined through and we didn’t give up! Elaine Primary The Inspire Partnership

Year 4 loved their trip to the Guildhall Museum where they were able to look an old artefacts left behind by the Romans! We learnt that the Romans settled right here in Rochester and called it Durobrivae - meaning the ‘fort at the bridges’. Elaine Primary The Inspire Partnership Miss Ali

In science today we discussed how the number of bulbs/ batteries changes the brightness in a circuit. We wrote our predictions and then reflected on our predictions after the investigation. The outcomes were interesting! Elaine Primary Elaine Science | Miss K

For DT week, Turquoise have been learning about Italian dishes! We focused on pizzas and even had the opportunity to make some ‘healthy’ pizzas! We can’t wait for the taste test this afternoon.. 🍕🍽️ Elaine Primary The Inspire Partnership