Creating a storm in music and movement y6

What a fantastic morning we had. Boys and girls split up and separately designed movement and sounds using their bodies to create the tempest. They went from calm to storm. They then presented their work to the other group. The children will perform in assembly next week. We have videod both pieces which will be available to watch on school ipad.

Y6 The Tempest - Creating a word map for the island

Today we worked collaboratively in groups, using our imagination to create an island that the shipwrecked sailors have landed on. Every step we took on the island, we added to our word map. We then escorted another group around our island whilst they were blindfolded and described the island to them using our word maps. This was to build up our skills in visualising and describing when telling a story.

Designing our own forces investigations Y6

Today we designed and carried out our own forces investigation. We had to decide on a question to investigate, make predictions, decide on variables, what we would measure and then carry out the investigation. Questions were raised such as ' will the amount of air in a ballon affect the distance it will travel? Will the angle of the ramp affect the distance the car will travel? Which material will be best to make a parachute stay in the air the longest?' It is great to se the scientists at work.

The Tempest and Science in Class 6

Today we have been investigating water resistance with the challenge to find out which shape of boat will hold the most cargo before sinking. We worked in groups to design and make three boats. We discussed which factors would have to be the same in order to ensure a fair test. Loading the boats with cargo, we discovered whether our predictions were correct or not. We recorded our results in the form of a graph and discussed our conclusions.

Class 5 creative homework - cake style!!!

Thomas in class 5 made this amazing mead hall cake. He used a lot of sugar and 3 packets of chocolate fingers - yum!!!

Y7 Tea Party

Today we welcomed back the children that left the school in July. They had a good look around the school and couldn't believe how small it now looks. They miss the cosy, friendly classrooms but say they enjoy the independence and challenge of secondary school. We ate cake and had a good catch up. Thank you for coming back to see us. And remember, if any of you become rich and famous, I do expect you to visit me in the old folks home!

Creative homework in class 5

A child in class 5 made this fantastic Anglo Saxon village from Lego complete with Mead Hall!

Family Groups and Children in Need

Today the superheroes arrived; the bakers, the entertainers, the challengers, the costumed wonders. Thank you for your support in our fundraising. We all enjoyed the day.

Class 6 The Tempest

Today we began to explore Shakespeare's The Tempest by building a ship which is caught in a storm caused by Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan. His brother and friend are aboard the ship. As well as building   the ship and creating a storm, the children asked  such insightful questions:

Does Prospero know who is aboard the ship?

Why are Prospero and Miranda on the island?

Why does Prospero think he is the rightful Duke of Milan?

Why is Miranda upset about the storm?

Who is Caliban?

We used Shakespeare's words from the play to speak aloud during the storm scene.

Class 5's visit to Northam Burrows

Class 5 went on a fantastic trip tp Northam Burrows to investigate the salt marsh and sand dunes. It was a while ago but we've had difficulty publishing blogs. Here's hoping this one works and you get to see these pics!!

Ground Force Day 2

Thank you, thank you, thank you. To the parents, governors, friends, children and volunteers from the Halifax. What a morning we have had. We have cleaned the pond, weeded and filled the raised beds with compost, pruned trees, located bird and mouse boxes, started a robust bug hotel and planted 400 trees. What a difference lots of help can make. Thank you to all of our volunteers especially Mr S who is coming back tomorrow to finish the hotel and Phil for the woodpile.