Class 4
Baking Viking Bread- measuring, mixing and kneading
PE – Rounders
This term, all of KS2 have been doing rounders as their PE unit. Rounders is always a fun one to teach, learn and play as we head into the summer. It is an activity that requires good catching and throwing skills, and understanding of the rules/ good team work. Year 3...
How can I programme repeated patterns?
In year 4, we have been using the Logo programming language to write programmes on Turtle Academy to make repeating patterns. We planned, created and evaluated our own designs for a wrapping paper pattern.
Jubilee Celebrations
For our Jubilee celebrations, Year 3, 4, 7B and the wider Rowlands Gill community came together with 50s music, games and activities. Luckily, the weather was glorious and everyone had a great time.
Orienteering
Today, pupils from year 3 and 4 attended an orienteering competition hosted by Gateshead SPSS. The children practised team-building and put their orienteering skills to the test by traversing their way around the school grounds. What's better, our Year 3 group - led...
What is friction?
In year 4, we have been learning about forces. One force that impacts our everyday life, but seldom think about, is friction. We planned an experiment to explore which shoes would provide me with the most friction for an upcoming hike. Which shoe do you think gripped...
Forest School
It's been 4B's turn to enjoy forest school again this week and we've had a great time. The children have been building shelters, making their own dyes and creating their own games.
Easter Egg Competition
Feast your eyes on 4B's entries for the Easter Egg Competition! Which is your favourite? I think they're all egg-cellent.
Lights Alive!
During our DT this term the children have been creating a light box. They had to create a circuit including LEDs and resisitors. It was very tricky. They learned how to strip the wires and join them to create a circuit with the LEDs and resistors. Attaching the wires...