We have been researching endangered animals using one of our Expedition Anchor Texts, Red Alert! We have been gathering information to help us write an information text about what leads to extinction and how this can be prevented. We decided to focus on sea turtles but before that we loved learning about frogs, bears and many more endangered species!
Today, Crew McLoughlin enjoyed a special reward after smashing their arithmetic scores and showing fantastic effort in maths. To celebrate their hard work and success, the children took part in two exciting Maths Kahoot quizzes, where they tested their knowledge, competed against their classmates, and had lots of fun along the way.
The competition was fierce, with the leaderboard constantly changing, but a huge congratulations goes to our Kahoot winners! We are incredibly proud of all the children for their enthusiasm, determination, and positive attitude towards learning maths – well done, Crew McLoughlin! 🌟
In writing today, the children transferred their bean plants into pots filled with soil and carefully watered them. They are excited to watch their plants grow and observe the changes over time.
Today, our year 3 classroom transformed into a bustling hub of human compasses as the children dived into the wonderful world of turns and angles.With their arrow lollipop stick they master the core movements: Clockwise and anti-clockwise.
During the writing activity, the children organised the pictures into the correct boxes. They identified which characters belonged in the story Jack and the Beanstalk and which characters did not belong in the story.
Yesterday, Crew White took part in a fantastic live writing lesson with Pobble, inspired by the FIFA World Cup. The children were challenged to imagine that they were about to take the deciding penalty in a World Cup Final.
Together, we visualised the moment: the roar of the crowd, the pressure of millions watching around the world, the pounding heartbeat and the long walk from the halfway line to the penalty spot. Using these ideas, the children produced some wonderful pieces of writing.
They worked hard to capture emotions, build tension and describe the experience in vivid detail. Many pupils challenged themselves to use ambitious vocabulary, varied sentence structures and powerful figurative language to bring the moment to life.
What was particularly pleasing was the engagement shown by all learners, including some of our more reluctant writers. The lesson received a glowing endorsement from one of our more reluctant writers, stating, “It was actually really good, that.”
Comments like this remind us that writing can be enjoyable, engaging and accessible for everyone when children are given meaningful experiences to inspire them.
Crew Godley have been exploring the important topic of water safety, learning how to stay safe in and around different water environments such as pools, rivers, and the sea. Through discussion and research, we developed an understanding of potential hazards, the importance of supervision, and how to respond in an emergency. To apply their learning, crew worked collaboratively to design informative posters aimed at younger year groups, focusing on clear messages, simple language, and eye-catching visuals to communicate key safety advice effectively. This project not only raised awareness of water safety but also helped us develop creativity and communication skills, while taking responsibility for promoting the wellbeing of others.
This week, in Crew White we have been delving deeper into the history of Ancient Egypt to find how just how advanced they were as a society and civilisation. We started by ordering some key events over the time period then became historians and looked at a range of secondary sources. We finished our lesson by answering the question, ‘How do we know the Ancient Egyptians were advanced?’
That’s right…he’s back. Roy of the Rovers is a football-themed book that has caught the attention of many of our Crew mates. At first, we only had three books but we had to go back to the school library to collect many more. During independent reading, it has been really quiet this week because everyone has engaged with their book. Members of Crew White enjoyed the book and told us that it’s easy to read, very catchy and it’s very interesting.
-Written by Tiarna
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
POL and our first XPG Live for all families @ XP Gateshead
Seaside explorers @ Norton Infants
Spotting Greatness in X32 Skipper: Working Hard, Getting Smart, and Being Kind @ XP School
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