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Category : Crew Wilkinson 24/25
Strike, strike, strike!!
Crew Hamill and Crew Wilkinson had so much fun causing a little mischief on the streets of Carcroft whilst taking part in our very own strike. We showed a united front whilst fighting for what we believe in – a school with no uniform and a 4 day school week (no Fridays!!).
Thank you to everyone who cheered us on when they saw us and to those who gave us a beep of their horn!
Taking Strike Action
To hook us into our learning, we are going on STRIKE! Today, we have learnt all about the coal mine strikes and the reasonings as to why these took place. We were shocked to find out that 142,000 people actually went on strike when Margaret Thatcher tried to close 20 mines in 1984. Did you know that people who didn’t go on strike were called scabs?! Inspired by what we have learnt, we are planning our own strike! We have decided that school uniform should be a thing of the past! This afternoon, we have designed and created placards which we are going to use when we go on strike later in the week. Keep your eyes peeled – we may just march past your house!
Exploring Shadows!
Today, in Crew Wilkinson we conducted a science experiment to explore how the size of a showdown changes based on the distance of an object from a light source. We observed that when the object was closer to the light, the shadow appeared larger, and as the light source moved further away the shadow became smaller.WE LOVE SCIENCE!
Presentation of Learning
To bring their current expedition to an end, Crew Hamill and Crew Wilkinson took part in their Presentation of Learning this afternoon.
Over the past term, they have been working hard on a series of case studies, with one of the highlights being the powerful words of Martin Luther King Jr. in his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. As part of this, they have explored the significance of Martin Luther King’s message and its relevance today, not just in the United States but right here in our own community of Doncaster. Inspired by his vision of equality, justice, and hope, each of our students has crafted their own speech, sharing their dreams for a better, brighter future for our city.
Today, they had the opportunity to share these speeches with their families, hopefully inspiring them to also make a difference and support their dreams for Doncaster. Standing proudly on stage, alongside their artwork of inspirational people, inspired by Jonathan Yeo, they gave it their all.
We are so extremely proud of each and every one of them and the effort they have put in to learning their speeches in order to powerfully perform these in front of an audience. The legacy of these speeches will also live on in an article that is being prepared for Doncaster Free Press. Please keep an eye out for this popping up in the near future!
How does light travel?
During our small group investigation on how does light travels, we used a torch, a piece of string and cardboard with holes. We aligned the holes in the cardboard and shone the torch through them. We noticed that the light only passed through when the holes were in a straight line. When we moved the cardboard or the torch out of alignment the light was blocked. This showed us that light travels in a straight line. The string helped us visualise this straight path, confirming our observation.
Practicing speaking on the spot!
Today, we had just two minutes to rehearse a line from our speeches before delivering them to the class! It was a fun and exciting challenge, pushing us to think quickly and speak confidently. Even with little time to prepare, everyone did an amazing job sharing our ideas. It was a great way to practice speaking on the spot!
Learning a new language.
Today’s French lesson was filled with fun, as we matched pictures of delicious fruits with their French names! From ‘pomme’ to ‘banane’ we practiced pronunciation and made connections through colourful visuals.
World Book Day
Today on World Book day, creativity was on full display as Crew Wilkinson designed some amazing plates inspired by their favourite characters. Each design was a unique masterpiece!
Exploring Colour.
Today in Art, we explored and completed a colour wheel. We discovered how colours mix, contrast and evoke emotions. Then we painted two Emoji boards: one with water colours and one with acrylic paint. This helped us to begin to associated colours with emotions and to see how colour effects the mood and storytelling in art.
