Year One and Year Two have been feeling very creative and have decided to use the outdoors in their recent Art and Design lesson. The children designed a picture that they could create using only the materials that they could find outside. Year One based their pictures on their topic of 'The Three Little Pigs' and Year Two created a picture linked to their topic of 'The Seaside'. We then made a list and went outdoors to scavenge and find all of the materials that we needed.

Year 6 are very excited as we have loaned a 3D printer for a couple of weeks.

We have been busy designing on Tinkerkad this half term and are looking forward to using the printer later this week.

Watch this space!

Nursery have a marvellous new Maths area, children are enjoying counting and writing numbers. They have been measuring and learning shape names.

What a fantastic day we have had with our World War Two workshop! We have learnt lot's of interesting facts all about the war, we got to explore and handle WWII artefacts, we got to dress up in WWII clothing, tried on modified gas masks, explored propaganda posters, learnt how to put fire bombs out, practiced how to do first aid, worked out Morse code and much, much more! Have a look through out photographs and see what a brilliant day we have had!

Today, we visited Rayner Stephens High School to sing in the Dukinfield Big Sing event. We sang 'When your a kid in World War Two' and joined other schools in singing 'The power in me.' We had a fantastic time!

On Friday, Year 5 were treated to a visit by members from Manchester Camerata!  They have been described as "Probably Britain's most adventurous orchestra" so it was a real privilege to work alongside these practitioners.  Based on the important issue of health and well-being, the children were enouraged to learn through music, using their literacy skills and creativity.  Year 5 focused on the consequences of not getting enough sleep; they wrote and performed new verses to the "Sleep Song", as well as learning some facts and useful tips on how to get a good night's sleep! 

What an amazing week we all had!  Year 5 enjoyed the many different sporting activities on offer, combined with learning geographical facts about Germany, their chosen country from the FIFA World Cup squad.  We started each day with Wake Up, Shape Up and activities during the week included skipping, orienteering, fitness circuit, cross country, Zumba and dance.  The week ended with the Playground Soccer Challenge on Friday which was great fun and for such a worthy cause.  Thank you for all your kind donations to Soccer Aid.

Year 5 had a fabulous two days of Spanish before they finished for the May half term holiday.  They investigated Mexico, the largest Spanish speaking country in the world, and created Mexican flags, Maracas and some beautifully coloured "Day of the Dead" masks.  They enjoyed learning Flamenco moves, playing their favourite game Policia, Policia and, a big favourite, making delicious Guacamole!  Thank you Senora Buckley!

Year 6 have been mixing solutes to see which ones dissolve. What an exciting time they had!

Nursery enjoyed learning about England and The World Cup. They painted flags, danced to the 'colours' song and took part in lots of outdoor games. A very active week for Nursery.