Crew Challenge

28th March 2023Ruth Shields

This morning in crew, the children worked in small groups to first of all decide on a set of instructions and then show these to another member in their crew However, the challenge was to verbalise the set of instructions rather than repeat them which is an activity they do in  PE.

Afterwards, we debrief the skills that they were learning such as listening, communication and retaining information. Children shared they found this more complicated as we increased the amount of instructions they had to do.

XP Outdoors

28th March 2023Ruth Shields

We’ve had a lovely afternoon completing a new XP outdoors project. Children had to make mini hedgehogs from salt dough that will go into our outside area.

They had to work in mini crews to make the salt dough and then shape like a hedgehog.

These will be a lovely addition to the outside area.

Final Art Pieces

28th March 2023Ruth Shields

Well all I can say is WOW!

Not only have the children blown me away with their sketching but they have impressed me with their perseverance. Even though, sketching isn’t their favourite subject they haven’t let it defeat them and give it 100%. I am beyond proud of them and it’s lovely they’ve shared how they are proud of themselves.

Sketching – Martin Luther King

23rd March 2023Ruth Shields

During our expedition lessons this week, we have completed our first draft of Martin Luther King. When we finished we hd a gallery walk to allow us to appreciate the hard work everyone had put in to their art work. We then discussed critique and how we could make them even better next time. Although they were a first draft, I’m extremely proud of what they have produced and it was lovely hearing them express how they were proud of themselves during check out. Keep an eye out for the next draft…

Cereal boxes needed

22nd March 2023Ruth Shields

After Easter, Crew Shields will be completing an activity that requires cereal boxes. Could we please ask that you keep and send in any empty cereal boxes for us? We will need them for the first week back after Easter.

Thank you.

Miss Shields

Sketching techniques

21st March 2023Ruth Shields

Yesterday, we explored a range of sketching pencils and how they create a different effect when using sketching techniques. When we’d had an opportunity to use each of the pencils, we had a go at applying this to a small section of Edgar Degas artwork.

Art – Edgar Degas

17th March 2023Ruth Shields

It has been lovely today as we started our 3rd and final case study of our current expedition. Children were researching Edgar Degas who was a french impressionist known for his drawings of ballerinas.

As a crew we had the opportunity to recreate some of his work using skills we have learning previously. The children have done a super job considering they don’t particularly like art as they feel it is the subject they are least confident in. However, they did not let this deter them from putting 100% effort in. It was especially nice hearing them share in crew how they felt happy because they thought they’d be terrible but had actually done a really good job.

Suffragettes

14th March 2023Ruth Shields

Today we finished our History case study by learning about the Suffragettes. We ordered a timeline of important events and had some great discussions. Lovely to see the children asking questions to either clarify something or move their learning forward.

Red Nose Day Friday 17th March

13th March 2023Laura Godley

Red Nose Day 2023 is just around the corner!

To raise money, we’re going to come into school wearing non-uniform, dressing for joy!

If your child wishes to wear something red or decorated with the Red Nose logo they can. However, this is not compulsory. Please do not feel the need to go out and purchase something new.
If your child wishes to wear a red nose they can, however please can this be named. 
A £1 donation is very much appreciated to support Red Nose Day, this can be brought in as cash on the day, thank you.

The money we raise will be used to change countless lives, both here in the UK and worldwide.

We really appreciate your support and hope that you’ll have fun helping us raise lots of money for Red Nose Day. 

Mining – We need your help!

10th March 2023Ruth Shields

Do you know anyone who has worked in the mines or was a miner during the strikes, who would be willing to come and share their experiences with our children?

Do you have any mining artefacts that you would be willing to lend us?

If so, can you please either see Miss Shields in person or email at [email protected].

Thanking you in advance.

Miss Shields