What are maps?

What are maps?

In Geography, Year 6 have been looking closely at maps. They have been looking at the different areas certain maps show and how it could be useful. In small groups they have been able to discuss what key features they noticed on the maps or mapping tools. The children...
Self-Image

Self-Image

During PHSE, we have been discussing self-image, body-image and self-esteem. We have also been considering how airbrushed and filtered images may give us unrealistic and false expectations of ourselves. We have been learning how we can combat these negative thoughts...
Drawing Animals

Drawing Animals

Today we have been learning skills which enable us to sketch realistic animals. We focussed on proportion to ensure the features of our animals were accurately scaled. We also used our previously learned shading skills to add depth to our pieces.
New Book Alert!

New Book Alert!

                                          This week, we have been spending time discussing the background of our new class text, Pegasus. Looking at the front cover, we think that Pegasus is a mythical creature. This links back to our History topic from last term,...
Performing Poems by Grace Nichols

Performing Poems by Grace Nichols

This week we have been listening to and reading poems by Grace Nichols. Our favourites were: Cat-Rap, Cosmic Disco and Lady Winter’s Rap. Today we have been rehearsing the skills needed in order to make our performances entertaining. ‘I have learned that...
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