We were very proud to take the children to Kelham Island Museum. They listened very carefully in all the workshops. Well done Turquoise class.

In D&T, the children have been learning about different mechanisms. They have used a spinner to create their Christmas cards.

Turquoise class enjoyed their Christmas lunch at school.

Happy New Year! The children have really enjoyed coming back to school and it has been lovely to hear their exciting news. They have settled really well into our new learning environment. Today, we have learned a story from Christianity when Jesus cured the lepers.

The children had a lovely time at the Thackray Museum in Leeds. They met Florence Nightingale who taught them what life was like as a nurse and a porter in the Victorian times.

The children looked at the differences between a clean hospital and an unclean hospital. Some children even practised making beds and cleaning the hospital.

Today the children have been using the laptops and iPads to create a branching database.

In English we are studying a book called The Emperor’s Egg. We have looked at the front cover to predict what the book will be about.

In music this week the children have been learning how to play a B note on the recorder. Well done everyone!

Here are some fantastic examples of home learning. What incredible skills you have!

The children had such a wonderful time at Westfield School for the gymnastics event.

We had a great time this afternoon at our Easter bonnet parade. The children have made some fantastic hats! Have a happy Easter Turquoise class 🐣

This week we have been learning about the physical and human features in the UK and India. Can you tell your adults what you have learned?

Another great history lesson this week. The children have been looking at the Royal Family tree.

The children have been learning how to create an animation using the iPads. This week they have thought carefully about the set up to make sure that the iPad and background do not move whilst they capture their image.

This week the children have designed and created their own healthy fruit smoothies. I bet they taste delicious!

They were brilliant at using the blender and cutting the fruits.

Today we have been learning about Sheffield’s Great Flood in 1864. We have looked at different artefacts from the past and we have listened to stories about some of the survivors.