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Winter Walk, by Miss Fann
Date: 19th Jan 2024 @ 2:29pm
The children in Beesley Class have been exploring the season of Winter. Firstly, we looked at the seasonal changes from Autumn to Winter. The children then got dressed to explore the surrounding school environment. We discussed the importance of staying warm and put on our coats and any hats, gloves or scarves we had. We explored Forest School and saw some berries, holly, some ice and bare trees.
The children then went onto the playground and had a go at breaking the ice. We had lots of fun!
Modelling digestion, by Ms Patel
Date: 17th Jan 2024 @ 7:00am
Have you ever wondered what happens to food once it's chewed up in your mouth and how it gets digested?Well this week, Year 4 got their hands dirty and investigated those two questions using household items, such as: a masher, fork, scissors, plastic cups, bowl, tights, plastic bag, banana, biscuits, water, orange juice to model what happens at each stage of digestion.
Wallace and Gromit Drama, by Ms Patel
Date: 15th Jan 2024 @ 12:14pm
The children acted out scenes from Wallace and Gromit to help them infer characters' thoughts, feelings and motives.
Drawing Club, by Miss Fann
Date: 11th Jan 2024 @ 2:15pm
Beesley class have started 'Drawing Club' this week focusing on the book 'Brown bear, brown bear what do you see? Have a look at our fabulous creations.
We have really enjoyed creating our new codes and learning lots of new vocabulary!
Learning about Teeth, by Ms Patel
Date: 11th Jan 2024 @ 7:06am
As part of their topic on ' teeth and digestion' the children learnt about the different types of teeth and how each type has a different function.
Learning about teeth, by Ms Patel
Date: 9th Jan 2024 @ 2:30pm
As part of their topic on ' teeth and digestion' the children learnt about the different types of teeth and how each type has a different function.
Beesley Class visit Church, by Miss Fann
Date: 20th Dec 2023 @ 2:11pm
Beesley class went for a tour of our Church by our governor, Fran.
Advent Wreath, by Miss Fann
Date: 20th Dec 2023 @ 10:40am
After our visit to Church the children in Beesley Class made their own Advent Wreaths to celebrate Advent.
Remembrance Day, by Miss Fann
Date: 20th Dec 2023 @ 10:37am
The children in Beesley Class have been taking part in a range of different activities for Remembrance Day.
Creating 3D Sculptures, by Ms Patel
Date: 13th Dec 2023 @ 7:22am
The children have been looking at abstract art and created 3D models using a range of folding and joining techniques.
Sharing writing with the class, by Ms Patel
Date: 21st Nov 2023 @ 9:43am
The children in Marsden class shared their folk tale with another class.
Designing and creating torches, by Ms Patel
Date: 21st Nov 2023 @ 9:21am
In D.T, the children designed and created torches that could be used in forest school. They used previous learning from science to help create a successful product.
Circuits, by Ms Patel
Date: 21st Nov 2023 @ 9:18am
In science, the children worked in groups to create circuits
Autumn 2 2023, by Mrs Butterworth
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 3:54pm
Seasonal Celebrations
This term the Pre-School children have started to look at the seasonal changes from Summer to Autumn. The children have explored different leaves, fir cones, conkers and acorns then looked at pumpkins. The pumpkins were made into bird feeders and placed in the science garden and the forest school area.
Black History Month - Harriet Tubman, by Ms Patel
Date: 18th Oct 2023 @ 6:57am
As part of Black History Month, the children learnt about Harriet Tubman and her role in the Underground Railroad Movement. The children also learnt how regular people helped the slaves travel from one place to another without getting caught and how they used secret codes to learn the route from one place to another. The children created a 'Freedom Quilt' based on the codes the slaves would have used to escape from their masters.
Designing and Making a Light Source, by Ms Patel
Date: 13th Oct 2023 @ 7:25am
The children in Rigby have applied their learning from Science in their D.T lesson. They designed and created a light source at would be suitable for a child to use in Forest School. They then applied their learning from their Science lessons by creating a simple circuit that could go inside their light source. The children then took it into Forest School to observe and evaluate whether their prototype would be suitable to use.
Pen License Awards, by Ms Patel
Date: 12th Oct 2023 @ 11:45am
Congratulations to the children who have earned their pen licenses!
Judaism Week, by Ms Patel
Date: 4th Oct 2023 @ 10:33am
The children in Rigby class have been studying the religion of Judaism. In particular, they have been looking at the Torah and the importance of it to the Jewish faith and why the Bar and Bat Mitzwah is important to young Jewish people.
Science Investigation - Conductor or insulator?, by Ms Patel
Date: 26th Sep 2023 @ 7:52am
As part of their Science topic on 'Electricity', the children were challenged to investigate which everyday objects such as coins, rubbers etc could conduct electricity. They used their knowledge from last week's lesson on complete series circuits to help them with the investigation. This helped the children to learn the difference between conductors and insulators.
Science Investigation - Conductor or insulator?, by Ms Patel
Date: 26th Sep 2023 @ 7:51am
As part of their Science topic on 'Electricity', the children were challenged to investigate which everyday objects such as coins, rubbers etc could conduct electricity. They used their knowledge from last week's lesson on complete series circuits to help them with the investigation. This helped the children to learn that conductors allow electricity to pass through and insulators do not.
School Council Applications, by Mrs Hackett
Date: 24th Sep 2023 @ 9:00pm
We are really proud of these children for putting themselves forward to represent Marsden Class on our school council. Results of the vote will be announced soon!
Reading Champions - Gold Award, by Ms Patel
Date: 20th Sep 2023 @ 12:36pm
Reading is very important at St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School. It helps to:
- Stimulate imaginations
- Helps build vocabulary
- Helps to develop language skills
- Helps to develop comprehension skills
- Encourages a love for reading
Congratulations to the children who have reached 150 reads!
Reading Champions - Silver Award, by Ms Patel
Date: 20th Sep 2023 @ 12:35pm
Reading is very important at St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School. It helps to:
- Stimulate imaginations
- Helps build vocabulary
- Helps to develop language skills
- Helps to develop comprehension skills
- Encourages a love for reading
Congratulations to the children who have reached 100 reads!
