Creating branching databases
Class 2 have continued their learning about branching databases by applying their knowledge of yes and no questions, attributes and grouping to enable them to create branching databases on the Chromebooks. They then swapped computers to test each other’s databases. Great work everyone!
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Traditional tales
Reception have had surprise visitors in the classroom over the past two weeks. Last Monday they arrived to find a gingerbread man had ran away! They then had lots of fun exploring the traditional tale through reading the story, acting it out, making gingerbread men, decorating them and of course,…
Can plants grow anywhere?
Class 1 have continued their learning about plants by investigating the big question, ‘Can plants grow anywhere?’ They have set up a comparative, fair test and predicted the answer based upon their previous knowledge of what plants need to grow. Great work everyone. Can plants grow anywhere? Time…
Spring flowers
Class 1 had a lovely time planting the flowers that they have studied in their science lessons. They have added a lovely bit of colour to the outside area. Thank you to the class 3 children for their help too.
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Which plants and trees can you identify?
Years 1 & 2 have a great time exploring Elford Hall garden. They were identifying plants and trees whilst on the walk. They also spotted lots of trees and discussed whether they were deciduous or evergreen. Great fun and scientific exploring!
Bringing our learning to life
Today Class 2 were lucky enough to have Mr Keen come in to talk to them about being an electrician. He really helped us to bring our science and design and technology learning to life. Thank you for giving up your time Mr Keen.
Coding champions
Class 2 are becoming coding champions. Today’s challenge was to make 3 sprites play different sounds, move or change costumes and change the backdrop! Quite a challenge! The children chose their own challenge level based on how confident they felt. Great leaders of your learning class 2.
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Improving our style
Every Monday begins with a focused handwriting session in class 2. We learn a join and then try hard to apply this, and the others that we have already focused on, in any writing that we do. Keep up the good work class 2 and there will soon be more pen licenses given out.
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What does a plant need to grow?
Key stage 1 have been investigating the question, “What does a plant need to grow?” They have looked at the conditions needed for a plant to grow and have set up their own investigation using a bean seed. The children will now spend the next week observing their seed and interpreting and…
Which signs of the seasons can we spot?
Reception have had a super morning visiting the Walled Gardens. They have been exploring the four seasons in class and learning about the different signs that we are in a particular season. On their walk they identified signs of winter and spring. They did such a good job that they deserved a…
How can you get there?
Key stage 1 have finished their fun computer programming unit of work. Today’s lesson had the children finding different routes to get to a destination, debugging any errors along the way and then finally having an additional challenge of creating routes with a stop off point on the way. What…
What are the features of fruits?
Class 1 have explored the question, ‘What are the features of fruit?’ They have researched to find out where fruit grows and how long it takes to grow. Observed to see what the outer skin and inside of fruits look like, including finding the seeds. Then finally, they had great fun trying the…
