This week we have celebrated Safer Internet Day 2023 in various ways in Year 6. We took part in a live assembly on Tuesday to start our thoughts about how to keep safe online. In our lessons we have discussed how we all use the internet for various reasons. We have discussed the positives of the internet whilst also looking at the potential dangers. The children were good at spotting red flag scenarios that they may come across online. The children enjoyed making fun chatterboxes with some questions to ask their friends about E-safety.

The Reading Bees are back to hear you do lots of reading in your homes. Please read to your bee daily and fill in the book to share with the class.

We cannot wait to hear about all your fabulous reading and favourite stories! 

We have been busy mixing our own magic potions using the language full, nearly full, half full, nearly empty and empty.

This morning we have been learning how to balance with a bean bag and on one leg! Well done everyone!

Children learnt how important it is to get the balance right between screen time and keeping off screens! Did you know too much screen time can cause headaches and affects people's moods? Year 3 designed posters to encourage people to get a balance and not spend too long on screens.

Year 4 had the chance to experiment with electrical components todays. They were predicting whether certain circuits were complete or not. They were extremely pleased when they made the circuit complete and light the bulb. Some groups even managed to create a working motor and got the buzzer working too and managed to break the circuit using a switch. What a great scientific afternoon. 

We have been reading the story 'Jack Frost'. We have painted pictures of him and written some lovely descriptions. We couldn't believe it when he froze our duplo characters! We had some great ideas for investigating the best way to melt the ice.

As part of a Place2Be Mental Health activities children learnt that we are all connected - like a jigsaw puzzle, together we feel connected to those we care about.

Year 4 have been quizzing each other over their times tables knowledge. They are doing alright, but a lot of them would agree that they need to be a lot quicker with their responses. 

Broadbent Fold watched a live online assembly today 7th February 2023- An Internet Legends Assembly. Children were encouraged to used their critical thinking skills when online.Remember 'Be kind online' and make time to have conversations about being online.

What type of password is a strong password to use? What should you do if you see something unkind online? 

This week children are taking part in lessons about online safety.

The theme for 2023 is, 'Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online'.