Literacy - part 1
Our first writing piece of the half-term was a non-chronological report. Creating an informative text, that shared our knowledge on the intriguing animals from the Arctic and Antarctic regions which we had studied in the previous term.
We did a great job of creating and maintaining a voice of expertise.
Mr Hastey was especially impressed with the important message some of used to conclude our piece - emphasising the crucial changes humans need to make to protect these fascinating creatures.
Literacy - part 2
Following on from our non-chronological report, we started our work on a newspaper article. Reporting the details of an intriguing crime scene we had to investigate.
We used skills such as direct and indirect speech, emotive language and cohesive devices to create a gripping yet informative news article.
We thought carefully about how we would could represent both informality and formality through the different quotes provided by witnesses.
Maths
In maths this half term we recapped fractions, decimals and percentages! We then applied our skills to problems of unequal sharing - linked to ratio and proportion. Delved deeper in to imperial and metric units and their conversion. However, we really impressed Mr Hastey with our resilience and determination to develop some brand new understanding of algebra.
We looked at algebraic notation, the solving of single and multiple unknowns in equations, the use and application of formula, balancing and adaptation of algebraic equations and the representation of sequences and patterns with algebra.
Topic
This half term our focus area for topic has been on Art. During this topic we explored the styles of Mark Rothko and Jean-Mitchel Basqeaut.
In our lessons we have experimented with different skills and painting styles of the two artists. We have learnt all about the way colours can be used to depict emotion. And the skills to adapt tone through tinting and shading.
Our final outcomes will be a blend of Rutchko's and Mitchel's techniques - and will be on display in our school art gallery when we return from the Easter holidays.
Science
In science this term we looked at Light
During this unit we learnt all about artificial and natural light sources. How light travels in straight lines and leads to the creation of shadows. The angles of incidence and reflection, as well as the refraction of light and the composition of white light when split by a prism.
This half-term also contained 'Science Week'.
The theme was connections. There was a whole school challenge to create the bridge that could hold the greatest mass.
We had already done a similar task as part of our transition days. So Mr Hastey made it extra hard by limiting us to using on 5 sheets of paper. This made use very carefully consider the strength that could be provided by applying different shapes and supports.
Some important visitors...
We had a great opportunity to hear from two Police Community Support Officers. They delivered an important assembly covering a variety of crucial life skills regarding our responsibilities and behaviour.
They also added to the very important message of how we should be responsible with how we use social media. Mr Hastey covers this message a lot too!
Another visitor...
Thankyou to Sean Gaffney - for joining our school and putting us all through our paces with a very active workout. As well as sharing your story and how you became an Invictus Games and Commonwealth Games competitor.
Celebrations
During this half we have had lots of children show the school values and were awarded certificates! Lots of other celebrations too. Make sure you continue to share your celebrations from home with us by either bringing things into school, on Twitter or on Seesaw - we love to see them!
Mr Hastey especially enjoyed getting to see how so many of us spent our snow-day!
Next half term we will be learning...
Credits:
Created with images by christophe - "spring has sprung in the mountain" • R MACKAY - "math problems" • tippapatt - "Internet technology concept" • Anna - "Happy Easter. Congratulatory easter background. Easter eggs and flowers. Background with copy space. Selective focus."