In Autumn 1, as part of our art topic, we created a self-portrait in the style of Alexie Jawlenksy. We drew our portraits using specific shaped features to try to portray a happy or sad face. We then coloured in using pastels, using the “rule of 3” to layer and blend. After, we worked in partners to evaluate our own work and say how we would further improve our art in the future.
Language Unit 1 has had a brilliant start to the year. In Maths we have done lots of work around place value working practically with concrete resources before moving towards more abstract methods.
In English we have looked at labels, lists and captions and even had a visit from the Highway Rat who stole lots of our classroom labels! We also created our own rhyming poems, thinking carefully about rhyming strings. We even performed our own creations to each other.
As part of our Geography topic we took a look around our local area – picking out human and physical features and seeing if we could spot any local landmarks. We then had to use a compass to help find our way back to school.
In RE we learned all about Hanukkah and even recreated the celebration. We coloured a menorah, made a dreidel, cooked potato latkes and even ate delicious donuts.
When learning about IT in our computing lesson, we imitated a till considering the advantages and disadvantages of technology and later in the unit discussed how to use IT responsibly and having ‘a balanced digital diet’ using the Digital 5 a day.
We even had time to squeeze in a Harvest assembly. We spoke confidently in front of an audience, remembered and performed songs and most importantly had a brilliant time!
Representing Hedworthfield Primary some of our school councillors, attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony at Monkton Cenotaph.
Members of the student council presented a wreath, on behalf of the school and displayed some art work, that the chilkdren had produced to show their respect.
What a beautiful day for our first visit to forest school. Our main focus has been on developing exploration skills, establishing rules and boundaries whilst on the site and continuing with our work on seasonal change.
Forest school has so many benefits. During each session the children are developing:
-motivation
-empathy
-social skills
-independence
-confidence
-physical skills including the development of both fine and gross motor skills
-problem solving and risk taking skills
-resilience
-knowledge and understanding of the world around them
Most importantly lots of fun!
Our learning in nursery has been based on the changes in Autumn that we can see and exploring all of the wonderful objects found at this time of year.
Some of the activities have included; making leaf men inspired characters, printing with leaves, counting conkers, going on an Autumn walk and mark making with Autumn colours.
The children have taken part in class elections. They wrote a manifesto and presented their ideas to their classmates. We discussed the UK voting system and British values before attending our very own Polling Station to vote.
The successful candidates were announced by our special guests Cllr G Kilgour and Cllr J Potts.
Well done everyone!
Today Year 5 student councillors acted as ambassadors for our school when they attended South Tyneside Council Healthy Schools Ceremony to collect our award.
The children met the Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council, Cllr J Atkinson and the Lead Member for Children and Familes, Cllr A Ellison.
Throughout the event the children displayed our school values of responsibility, resilience, respect and engagement.
Our school was praised for their engagement with our school farm animals: Snowy the rabbit, Shadow the therapy dog and our many chickens and ducks!
Today our student council planted an apple tree in our Forest School. So we can always remember The Queen’s Platium Jubilee we also placed a commerative plaque next to the tree.
Year 6 experienced TinkerCad today at The Word in South Shields. This was a design and Technology lesson which involved creating 3D models. The best 3 models will then be created and printed using a 3D printer. We will be using some additional lessons this term to complete our designs. Who will be the winner?
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