How does sound travel to our ears?

This half term we have been learning how sound gets to our ears. We have learnt that is travels in sound waves and it vibrates air particles. Our ears are shaped to ‘funnel’ the sound down to our ear drum which then vibrates and makes our smallest bones in...

Oldbury Firefighter visit

Today we had a visit from 4 firefighters based at Oldbury station to discuss fire safety. We learnt about fires safety, escape routes, fire hazards and Hoax calling amongst other things. We then learnt and practised the drill for if your clothes should be on on fire....

Observation Art

This afternoon we have chosen an artefact image and looked extremely careful at the details of each image. We then had a go at drawing the image from observation. I think you’ll agree that they are pretty phenomenal.

Design and Technology

This week we made our castles. We used nets to create turret roofs, cylinders for the turrets and some of us even attempted a drawbridge. What an amazing afternoon of construction.

Classification Keys

Today we completed our Science session using the computers. We used the program Purple Mash to create a branching database which allows the user to input questions and classification criteria to sort and distinguish animals. The children all focussed throughout and...

Illuminated Art

Today we have generated our initials as illuminated script.  Many years ago the monks who lived on Holy Island worked hard and ‘illuminated’ by hand the first letters in paragraphs in the Gospels. The images are stunning and I have no doubt that Sky class...