Invaders and Settlers Topic Finale, Year 3 and 4.
Today, Years 3 and 4 culminated their Invaders and Settlers topic with a jam-packed day of activities. The children baked Anglo-Saxon cakes, wrote their names in Runes with sticks, wrote animal Kennings Riddles, and used natural objects to invent their own stories - retold with their story sticks. In the afternoon, we welcomed parents [...]
Native American explores at Pit Rivers, Oxford.
Year 3 and 4 enjoyed exploring Pit Rivers and the Museum of Natural History in Oxford.
Year 4: The digestive system.
Year 4 are learning about the Human Digestive System this term. We used zip-lock bags, tights, cups and bowls to model the journey a banana and crackers would take through the body. After a lot of mess and laughter, we are now looking at comparing our digestive system with that of other animals! [...]
American hot dogs and banana splits for Year 3 and 4.
To help celebrate the American 'Rocks and Roll' topic Years 3 and 4 enjoyed a shared lunch. Much preparation went into the day which culminated in a feast of hot dogs, coleslaw, salad, potato wedges, with a banana split for dessert.
Alien Invasion
As part of the Space topic conclusion, Years 3 and 4 have designed and made their own alien species using modelling plasticine. Amazing ideas and great detailing - well done everyone!
Revolting Recipes
Year 3 and 4 invited their parents to a grand Autumn term topic finale for a tea party inspired by Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes. Instead of serving up Dragon's Blood and Bird Poo, they decided to share their culinary expertise and had a menu consisting of Wonka Chocolate Hat Lollies, Cheesy Walking Sticks, Tomato Pin Wheels and Twit's Krispie [...]
Help Needed!
Dear Parents, Do you have information that might help us? Have you seen anything peculiar written in a strange language? Your School Needs You! Years 3 and 4 have discovered a strange note that was hidden inside a snack box at play time today. The children have briefly written reports with details of what has [...]
Un-bee-lievable!
Following a visit from 'The Bee Team' and their hive, the children of Years 3 and 4, (plus two year 5s) engaged in a week of learning about bees. With an emphasis on team work and creating their own challenges and tasks, the children focussed on several areas of learning all with a view to [...]