In maths, we have been looking at comparing mass using balancing scales. We enjoyed using the scales in provision to investigate which items around the classroom were heaviest and lightest. We used post it notes to label the heaviest and lightest side.
In writing, we’ve been exploring new learning and practising how to use direct speech in our writing. We worked hard to punctuate our sentences correctly, using inverted commas to show when a character is speaking. Some of us even challenged ourselves further by remembering to use a capital letter at the start of the spoken words and the correct punctuation at the end. We’re becoming more confident writers!
To link to our work on the text ‘Owl Babies’, Crew McGlone have been drawing their own mummy owl following a step-by-step instruction sheet. They used crayons to make sure that each part of the owl was the correct colour, and once finished they used a starting dot to trace over the word ‘m-u-m’. The children have worked hard at remembering everything they need to show that they are ready to write, including; bottoms to the back of their chairs, tummies touching the table, 6 feet on the floor, 2 hands ready to write, and pinch parrot.
We have been discussing families during our expedition lessons, and what better way to tell our friends about our families than by SHOWING THEM! We shared pictures of the people who are most special to us with our friends, and we talked about how they keep us safe. It was lovely to hear the children talking so beautifully to one another, and the questions that could be heard being asked were fantastic!
Carcroft School was delighted to welcome Olympic medal-winning cyclist Ed Clancy and the Bikeability team for a fantastic day of cycling activities, after we worked so hard during last year’s Walk and Wheel Challenge!
Our children had the opportunity to take part in exciting cycling sessions, build their confidence and learn more about the importance of cycling safely. Meeting Ed Clancy, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, was a brilliant opportunity to be inspired by someone who has achieved so much in the world of cycling!
The sessions helped promote active lifestyles, road safety and cycling as a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel. It was wonderful to see our children getting involved, developing new skills and enjoying such a memorable experience.
A huge thank you to Ed and the entire Bikeability team for visiting Carcroft and helping to make the day so special. We are incredibly grateful for this fantastic opportunity and the lasting memories created for our children.
What a brilliant way to celebrate all of the children’s effort, walking and wheeling to school!
Today, Crew Godley stepped into the world of street art as we explored the work of British graffiti artist STIK.
We began with a gallery walk, carefully looking at STIK’s artwork and sharing our thoughts and ideas about his use of colour, shape, movement and expression. We then became artists ourselves, experimenting with different ideas and creating several drafts before developing our final designs.
The Crew showed creativity, craftsmanship and resilience as they refined their ideas and turned their initial sketches into some fantastic final artwork inspired by STIK. We are so proud of the care and thought that went into each piece and can’t wait to see these on our final product.
In Crew Ramsay, we have been exploring books and our reading corner this week! The children have been trying to earn their rainbow challenge stick through sharing stories and choosing books by looking at the blurb and front cover. Here we are reading for pleasure with our friends!
As part of our writing unit, the children have been exploring the story The Lion and the Unicorn. We have been developing their narrative writing skills by creating our own sentences.
This week, we have been focusing on fronted adverbials. The children have been learning how to use these at the beginning of sentences to explain when or where an action takes place. They have enjoyed experimenting with different fronted adverbials and using them to add detail and variety to their writing.
We are looking forward to seeing the children apply these grammar skills as they continue developing their own narratives!
Y5 girls won the weekly award in PE last week so super teamwork 😃
Crew FI are getting much quicker at scanning the text and using their highlighters to locate key information!
