Year 5 using concrete representations of bar models to support converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers. We knew that we had to look at the denominator to help us understand how many parts were in each whole.
Year 5 investigating different representations of fractions to strengthen their understanding.
Year 5 guided reading group enjoying classic texts and practising reading with fluency and expression. We know to check for meaning as we are reading out loud and self correct if we need to.
Maths club: developing strategic thinking and problem solving skills through learning how to play chess.
Today in Year 4s science lesson the children moved on to investigating the effects more batteries or bulbs had on the brightness of the bulbs. The children planned and carried out the experiment independently. They used their knowledge of circuits to check why things werent working and worked well as a team to share responsibilities and solve problems.
A Great day in Year 4 as the children successfully made circuits using lots of different components.
Reverend Paul Barker, Priest in Charge – The Benefice of the Boldons; St Nicholas Boldon, St George East Boldon, St Nicholas Hedworth Contacted Mrs Jeynes, Executive Head Teacher Hedworthfield Primary to say members of the congregation wanted to recognise the dedication of our staff team despite their own fears, worries and stresses caused by covid and to send their prayers.
Today we were presented with the most beautiful hamper for our staff team.
We are so grateful for this beautiful gesture, it is so very kind of thise who contributed and it is so wonderful to be in the thoughts and prayers of our local churches.
We made lovley community links with Calf Close residential home last year when pupils from our choir visited the residents to sing Christmas songs.
This year the children participated in the Hearts for Home project. Each child designed a heart with a personal message of kindness or Seasons greeting!
Today members of our school council, delivered the hearts to our friends and wished them a Happy Christmas!
Today in Year 4 we have been learning about the different layers of soil. The children loved seperating the soil into its 5 different layers, looking closely at it through a microscope (we found a worm) and carrying out an experiment which will allow us to see all 5 layers for ourselves inside our jars.
Children from Valley View and Hedworthfield Primary Schools produced some stunning art work to commerate Remembrance Day 2020.
The art work was placed at the Cenotaph in Monkton Village.
We will remember them.
