Stephen Wiltshire Sketching in Year 2

Year 2 have been learning about Stephen Wiltshire. They have discovered how he overcame adversity and used his inherent skills to enable him to achieve a successful career as an artist. Wiltshire struggled to be able to communicate as a youngster but found that drawing allowed him to become more calm and he could communicate through his sketches.

Wiltshire is able to commit to memory places he has seen and can then sketch these accurately. He is most famous for his sketches of different landmarks around the world, including vast city-scapes.

The children were excited to draw their own London landmarks and spent time honing and practising their sketching skills. They realised it was not as easy as it seemed to ensure the pencil made various shades of grey- dark and light- all down to how they held the pencil and the pressure they applied.

'Stephen Wiltshire is able to remember what he has seen and sketch it on a big screen' Jolene

'We chose our favourite landmark to sketch' Jersey

'We had to look carefully at the detail on our photo- to look for the shades' Maddison

'If we drew something on top we needed to make it darker so we could see it, like the tree in front of the building' Frankie

'We looked at how Wiltshire made day and night from how he shaded his pictures and how he made the water look like water without using colour' Tyler

Please follow the link to see his impressive work and a quick video of him in action!

Official Webpage

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Year 2's Mysterious Mission!

This term we are looking at fantastic explorers in Year two! At the moment we are looking at Christopher Columbus. The children received an exciting letter and a suitcase filled with clues and interesting objects. The class had great fun guessing what the clues might mean and what they were for and looking closely at the objects they found. The clues were a picture of Santa, the number 3, an ocean, America, the Spanish flag and a compass.

'I think it might be about a man called Columbus' Charlie T

'Maybe Columbus had to travel on a pirates ship' Freddie J

'I think they were on a boat and they traveled across the Atlantic ocean' Katlyn

'There was a globe and a compass- someone went travelling' Jacob

'Maybe Santa Claus went travelling with Columbus around the world' Maisie

'I think it might have taken him 3 years to travel' Peter

The children came very close to solving the clues through their reflective questioning and collaboration with other children in their class. Next, we used Ipads and books to research Christopher Columbus to see if the children's predictions were correct. Here are some of the interesting facts we discovered:

• Christopher Columbus was born on October 31, 1451 in Genoa, Italy.
• He began sailing when he was just a teenager. 
• He took his first voyage into the Atlantic Ocean in 1476.
• Columbus settled in Lisbon and married Filipa Moniz Perestrelo, before moving to Spain to live. 
• Columbus presented his idea of sailing west to find new trade routes to the Portuguese king who rejected it. He presented his ideas in Genoa and Venice, but the governments there said no too. He finally went to the Spanish monarchy. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand initially refused, but later agreed to help him. They gave him the money to buy three ships – the Santa 
• Maria, the Nina and the Pinta.
• For a long time, most people believed that Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to "discover" America- but it has come to light that Vikings were there before. It is more accurate to say that he discovered it for the Western Europeans, who until then, didn't know of it.
• Columbus died in 1506.

Molly's Fabulous Facts!

Molly has been super busy at home recently! She has been searching the internet for fabulous facts about Columbus and also created her own pictures inspired by the Maritime theme.

We love to see any work completed at home so please, please keep it coming!  

Rowan Class- Star writer

Rowan Star Write- Livi Middleton

Congratulations to Livi Middleton, who is this weeks star writer! After making Tudor bread in our history lesson, Livi wrote a fantastic set of instructions, using time openers and verbs.

A great piece of writing to go along with the tasty bread!

Keep up the good work Livi!

KS1 Maths Challenge- who will the next winners be?!

Below is the new Maths Challenge, so you can join in at home.

Well done to last week's winners: Alfie-Lee Clark and Iyinope Ariyibi. 

For your chance to win, write your answer on a post-it note and put it in the folder in the EYFS/KS1 corridor. 

Good luck!

Outdoor Learning in Year 1

Outdoor Learning in Year 1

The children have had a brilliant time making tents in the outside area this week.  They assembled a tent and used several different pieces of equipment to make their very own tents.  They worked as a team to put the tents together and had to listen carefully to each other.

"We made our own tents." - Aaliyah

"We used sticks and tape to build our tent." Adam

Mulberry's Star Writer

Mulberry's Star Writer

Nicola Alao is the Star Writer in Mulberry class this week.  Nicole used rhyming couplets in her writing to describe Farmer Duck.  Well done Nicole!

Going Back in Time in Year 1

Going Back in Time in Year 1

In History, Year 1 have been busy designing a menu fit for a King! 

We began by learning all about the different foods that were available during the Tudor period and comparing them to the food available to us today. We then continued our Tudor learning in our DT lesson by preparing and baking bread using a traditional Tudor recipe and a modern day recipe. The children were able to taste the breads and compare them to decide which was their favourite.

I like the Tudor bread the best because it tastes delicious - Nicole

Pine's Star Writer

Pine's Star Writer

The star writer in Pine class this week, is Ethan Carruth, who wrote a delightful rhyming couplet about Farmer Duck. Well done Ethan, keep up the good work!

Year 1 Maths Party

Year 1 Maths Party

On Friday, Year 1 invited the parents to join us for a morning of Maths! It was lovely to see so many of you come along to support your children in their learning. The parents were able to sit in during the teacher input to gain knowledge of the different methods that we use to teach their children Mathematical concepts.

There were many exciting resources and activities set up for the parents to enjoy and engage in with their children.

We have included some links to Maths websites for you to use at home. 

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/countinghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/

Maths in Year 1- adding and subtracting

Addition and Subtraction

This term, the children have been using their knowledge of adding and subtraction with numbers up 20, to solve problems.

They have been looking at addition and understanding that it is commutative (an be solved using either number first), but that they start should start with the larger number in order to add on efficiently.

In subtraction, the children have been learning that in Year 1, we start with the biggest number first and count backwards.

The children have been using many strategies to help them solve their calculations...

Number Line: Louie chose to use a number line to answer is subtraction number sentence. he started on the biggest number and jumped backward, remembering not to jump on the spot for his first jump.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/caterpillar-ordering

20 Frame: Lilly chose to use a 20 Frame. She was familiar with the frame so could quickly and efficiently count out the starting number using counters. Starting with the largest number, she put 7 on the fram and using a different colour to show the differ amount she added it on.
She worked out the answer by putting 10 in her head and counting on 2.

https://uk.ixl.com/math/year-1/show-numbers-on-ten-frames-up-to-3

Learning Challenge- Madalina

Madalina's Learning Challenge!

This week, poor Madalina came down with chicken pox... but this did not stop her! She came back into school carrying in a bag containing her learning challenge and what a project it was.

Madalina and her mum hunted around their garden to collect some natural resources. They then produced two pieces of art in the style of Andy Goldsworthy.

She then used the internet to research him and created a poster containing had written facts and photos.

Well done for the amazing effort you made, Madalina. Keep up the great work!

Mulberry's Star Writer

Mulberry's Star Writer

Riley Whitcombe is the Star Writer in Mulberry class this week. He used amazing adjectives to describe the gingerbread house in Hansel and Gretel.  Well done Riley! 

Super Science in Year 1!

Super Science in Year 1!

During the Spring term, Year 1 will be learning all about forces. 

This week, in Science, we investigated how to slow or stop a travelling car. The children had lots of super ideas and decided that mud, grass, sand and even pencils would slow the car down. 

They set up an experiment using simple equipment and collected the results. Well done Year 1!

I think the pencils will stop the car - Jaevon

Sand will make it stop because it is hard - Shajia

Learning Challenge- Amelia B

Amelia's Learning Challenge

Today, Amelia brought in her fantastic learning challenge! She had drawn a picture of William Shakespeare. Amelia's mum put her on to the internet and from there Amelia was able to independently find and choose a picture of William Shakespeare. She then drew it freehand, starting from the eyes and working her way out.

She then went on to research the plays that were written by William Shakespeare. Amelia already owned a lot of Shakespeare books for children so was able to name quite a few herself.

She was very proud of her efforts and the children were very impressed!

Keep up the great work, Amelia!

Adrian and Nicole's Learning Challenge

Adrian and Nicole's Learning Challenge

Adrian Luca and Nicole Alao completed the Learning Challenge this week.  They both worked hard to complete their amazing pieces of art.  Well done Adrian and Nicole, keep up the hard work!

Tudor Times in Year 1

Tudor Times in Year 1

In History Year 1 have been learning all about the Tudors.  They have all been given the opportunity to explore different activities relating to the Tudors.  They have learnt facts about the Tudors, designed their own fairy doors and danced to Tudor music.  

 "Tudors believed in fairies." Tavia

"The play A Midsummer Night's Dream is all about fairies." Daisy 

"The Tudors didn't eat with a fork." Riley 

On Your Marks...Get Set...GO! - Cedar's Homework Race Kicks Off Again!

Cedar’s first few weeks of homework was such a success, and this half term’s homework race has started again! Children move up one step if they bring in their completed spellings on Fridays, and they move up another step if they get 10/10 in their Friday test!

After such an impressive start, let’s see whose going to reach the top first and become this half term’s spelling chimp!

Aboriginal Art in Year 2

This term, Year 2 are exploring the world- locating the different continents and oceans and our place within these. Specifically, we have been looking at Australia and some of their traditions, such as, Aboriginal art. The children looked at various art pieces and identified what made them unique and different to lots of other art they had seen. Next, they had a go using paint and cotton buds to acquire the same technique.

Afterwards, we looked at lots of interesting facts about Aboriginal art:

• Contemporary original art has been based on 'dreamtime'- the period of time which indiginous people believe the world was created.
• Aboriginal art was created to help pass on information and stories to others as the people did not have a written language of their own.
• Traditionally, the paintings were drawn on rocks and walls.
• The dots were used to hide secret information, they obscured the secret symbols hidden underneath.
• The most expensive Aboriginal art was sold in 2007 for $2.4 million!

I am sure you will agree, Year 2 is full of 'budding' artists!

Katlyn & Temiloa's Learning Challenge

Well done to these fantastic children! They have been extending their learning at home by completing  elements of our learning challenge. 

Between them, the girls have researched Stephen Wiltshire and Christoper Columbus and recorded their findings. Katlyn also drew Columbus and wrote out a poem in her neatest handwriting. 

We look forward to seeing more projects which have been completed at home! 

Year 1 Maths Party TOMORROW!

Year 1

Maths Party

We are pleased to invite all parents and carers
to join their child and year group
for a morning of Maths fun!

This is an ideal way for you to see what your child
is learning this year, how you can help them at home
and to have some fun playing some maths
games together.

Please join us on

Friday 19th January at 9am

in the Year 1 classrooms

                               

Year 2 Star Writers

Charlie and George are our Star Writer this week! 

The boys have been very reflective and have been working on their personal writing targets. They have been able to spot mistakes and edit their work to ensure it is their absolute best.

Charlie stated "I am getting better at editing my work now, I know I must always check it before saying I am finished."

Well done boys!  

Learning Challenge- Well done Adrian!

Adrian's Super Learning Challenge 

Today, Adrian brought in his fantastic learning challenge into school. Working with his mum, Adrian created an Andy Goldsworthy inspired picture, using autumnal colours.

He also researched on the internet and found out interesting facts about Shakespeare.

Keep up the great work, Adrian!

Augustas' Learning Challenge

Augustas' Learning Challenge

Augustas has had a very busy weekend completing his learning challenge. He has collected lots of different materials to make pictures and design a fact poster.

Augustas even showed Pine class how to make a rock mountain! 

A very big well done Augustas - keep up the hard work.

Mia's Learning Challenge

Mia's Learning Challenge

Mia has been working super hard at home to complete her learning challenge. She has used a variety of different materials to complete her picture - well done Mia, keep up the hard work.

Super Sophia's Finger Gym

Super Sophia's Finger Gym 

In all classroom across EYFS and KS1, there are Finger Gym stations with activities that change weekly. The finger gyms work as a fun way to support and promote better hand-eye co-ordinations, differentiated movement and manual dexterity. It helps develop to develop strong, flexible fingers, hands and arms, supporting the children in their writing.

Last week in out woodwork area, Sophia from Rowan Class decided to create an activity for our finger gym table, she designed and created the activity herself, using nails, buttons and wood.

When Sophia had finished creating it, she ashed for some loom bands and the it was ready to go.

'you need to use the loom bands to make different patterns. 

You can make patterns using colours or you can create shapes with the bands' 

Sophia Heron, Rowan Class

The children loved the activity and it has inspired others to do the same. 

Well done, Sophia! 

Rowan Star Writer- Harvy

Rowan Class- Star Writer

Congratulation to Harvy who was Rowan Class' Star Writer on Friday!
Harvy has been working hard on his spelling, sounding out new words using the sounds that he has learnt in his Read, Write, Inc class. Harvy wrote a super sentence describing is enchanted house.

Great work Havey, keep it up!

Hannah's Learning Challenge!

Hannah Wellings- Learning Challenge

Congratulations to Hannah for her fantastic learning challenge this week. Hannah created an Andy Goldsworthy inspired piece of art, using natural materials she found in her garden.

With help from her mum, Hannah used a hot glue gun to stick the leaves, berries and stones to  the bright piece of card.

Hannah said 'I am very proud of my piece of art work. It was freezing outside, so I enjoyed bring the outside into my nice cosy house.'

KS1 Maths Challenge

Below is the Maths Challenge so you can join in at home!

Well done to last week's winners: Maddison Asling and Adefolawemi ! 

For your chance to win, write your answer on a post-it note and put it in the folder in the EYFS/KS1 corridor. 

Good Luck!

University of Broadford- Comfy Cushion Club

University of Broadford- Comfy Cushion Club

This week is the start of University of Broadford. Comfy cushions is one of the exciting courses being offered and by the end of the 10 weeks, the children will have produced an original, hand made cushion that they will take home, as well as skill that they can apply to more creative projects.

Below is an outline of what the children will be doing each week.

We look forward to inviting parents/carers into school on the last week of term to see everyone's efforts. (Date TBC)

Drama - Broadford University

Drama - Broadford University 

Drama at Broadford University started today! Please see below for all the details:

Mulberry Star Writer

Mulberry Star Writer

Srinika Manickavasagam is the Star Writer in Mulberry class this week.  We have been learning the story of Hansel and Gretel in class. She wrote an excellent piece of writing about the gingerbread house. She used brilliant adjectives to describe what the house was made from.  Well done Srinika!

Broadford Bake Off

Broadford Bake Off

Week one of Broadford Bake Off has finally arrived!!! Please see below for all the details.

Pine's Star Writer

Pine's Star Writer

The star writer in Pine class this week is awarded to...

Teddie Gabriel. 

Well done for producing an amazing piece of writing, keep up the hard work!

Learning Challenge

Learning Challenge

Danny Howe, in Pine class, has been working super hard to produce an outstanding learning challenge all about Adam Peaty. 

Danny has designed a poster, made a swimming pool and even completed a booklet all about his favourite swimmer.

We are very proud of your achievements Danny, well done!

"I enjoyed learning lots of facts about Adam Peaty."

Rowan Class Share their Learning Challenge!

Learning Challenges

Well done to the following children who have completed their learning challenge...

Tutu brought in a fantastic poster, which was not only fantastically designed and eye catching, but full of interesting facts about Shakespeare.

Livi went home and using the computer, researched and found out 5 interesting facet about Shakespeare, which she shared with the class and found out the names of 5 of his famous plays!

Riley showed his creative side with his learning challenge. He not only wrote down some interesting information about the artist Andy Golds-worth, but recreated one of his pieces of art!


Fantastic work Titu, livi and Riley, keep up your amazing efforts!

I am looking forward to seeing what else the children of Rowan Class produce!