Term 4

Our mission question: How did the Romans change life in Britain?

Term 3

Our mission question: What is underneath our feet?

Writing

In writing this term, we have been looking at the book the Ice Palace by Robert Swindells. After discussing the chilling events on the opening pages, we identified all of the wintery words and phrases chosen by the author to describe the setting. We then had fun using chalk to draw trees from the great, dark forest where Ivan lives. 

Number day!

On Friday 7th February, Sycamore class dressed up as 'Times Table Rock Stars' to celebrate the NSPCC's Number Day! We had lots of fun doing maths games and activities throughout the day. I think you'll all agree that they all looking rocking!!!

Geologist visit

We were very lucky to have geologist Mr Long visit our class this week. He captivated us with his knowledge about volcanoes, rocks and fossils. 

Rock testing

We learnt about three different types of rock: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. We explored different rocks and used either a rub or a scratch test to see which rock would be the strongest for a new paved area.

Term 2

Our mission question: How did the ancient Egyptians show their beliefs?

Bike-ability

Some of our year 4s took part in bike-ability cycle training. They learnt how to check their bikes are safe and learnt to cycle safely. 

Egyptian cartouche

In history, we learnt about the importance of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and how this lead to being able to understand Egyptian hieroglyphs. We created our own cartouche with our name and discovered it is enclosed so the Gods would protect the person whose name is inside.

Mummification

We learnt about how the ancient Egyptians mummified bodies. We mummified a child in the class removing her organs: stomach, intestines, liver and lungs and put these in canopic jars to preserve them. Through her nose, we pulled out the brain and disposed of it as the Egyptians didn't think it was important! We created our own double page spread about the mummification process.

Bristol Museum trip

We loved our trip to Bristol Museum to look at the Egyptian artefacts. We also took part in a workshop where we got to handle real and replica artefacts.

First Aid

As part of our PSHE this term, we learnt some basic first aid. We learnt about asthma, bleeding and how to make a 999 call. We enjoyed learning how to put a person into the recovery position and learnt how to perform CPR.

Term 1

Our mission question: What makes Europe special?

Recorders

Sycamore class have been enjoying learning to play the recorder in their music lessons

Scooter training

Year 3 took part in scooter training this week. They learnt how to check their helmets fitter correctly and that their scooter's components were working. During the practical part of the lesson, they learnt to ride safely using their brakes and with awareness of others around them. 

Life skills

Today, the life education tent visited school. We were very excited to see Harold and his friends. Sycamore class learnt about having a healthy mind and keeping their brain active.

Poetry

In English, we have been reading The Barnabus project. We wrote poems linked to the story

Term 4

Our mission question: How did the Romans change life in Britain?

Term 3

Our mission question: What is underneath our feet?

Writing

In writing this term, we have been looking at the book the Ice Palace by Robert Swindells. After discussing the chilling events on the opening pages, we identified all of the wintery words and phrases chosen by the author to describe the setting. We then had fun using chalk to draw trees from the great, dark forest where Ivan lives. 

Number day!

On Friday 7th February, Sycamore class dressed up as 'Times Table Rock Stars' to celebrate the NSPCC's Number Day! We had lots of fun doing maths games and activities throughout the day. I think you'll all agree that they all looking rocking!!!

Geologist visit

We were very lucky to have geologist Mr Long visit our class this week. He captivated us with his knowledge about volcanoes, rocks and fossils. 

Rock testing

We learnt about three different types of rock: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. We explored different rocks and used either a rub or a scratch test to see which rock would be the strongest for a new paved area.

Term 2

Our mission question: How did the ancient Egyptians show their beliefs?

Bike-ability

Some of our year 4s took part in bike-ability cycle training. They learnt how to check their bikes are safe and learnt to cycle safely. 

Egyptian cartouche

In history, we learnt about the importance of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and how this lead to being able to understand Egyptian hieroglyphs. We created our own cartouche with our name and discovered it is enclosed so the Gods would protect the person whose name is inside.

Mummification

We learnt about how the ancient Egyptians mummified bodies. We mummified a child in the class removing her organs: stomach, intestines, liver and lungs and put these in canopic jars to preserve them. Through her nose, we pulled out the brain and disposed of it as the Egyptians didn't think it was important! We created our own double page spread about the mummification process.

Bristol Museum trip

We loved our trip to Bristol Museum to look at the Egyptian artefacts. We also took part in a workshop where we got to handle real and replica artefacts.

First Aid

As part of our PSHE this term, we learnt some basic first aid. We learnt about asthma, bleeding and how to make a 999 call. We enjoyed learning how to put a person into the recovery position and learnt how to perform CPR.

Term 1

Our mission question: What makes Europe special?

Recorders

Sycamore class have been enjoying learning to play the recorder in their music lessons

Scooter training

Year 3 took part in scooter training this week. They learnt how to check their helmets fitter correctly and that their scooter's components were working. During the practical part of the lesson, they learnt to ride safely using their brakes and with awareness of others around them. 

Life skills

Today, the life education tent visited school. We were very excited to see Harold and his friends. Sycamore class learnt about having a healthy mind and keeping their brain active.

Poetry

In English, we have been reading The Barnabus project. We wrote poems linked to the story

Term 4

Our mission question: How did the Romans change life in Britain?

Term 3

Our mission question: What is underneath our feet?

Writing

In writing this term, we have been looking at the book the Ice Palace by Robert Swindells. After discussing the chilling events on the opening pages, we identified all of the wintery words and phrases chosen by the author to describe the setting. We then had fun using chalk to draw trees from the great, dark forest where Ivan lives. 

Number day!

On Friday 7th February, Sycamore class dressed up as 'Times Table Rock Stars' to celebrate the NSPCC's Number Day! We had lots of fun doing maths games and activities throughout the day. I think you'll all agree that they all looking rocking!!!

Geologist visit

We were very lucky to have geologist Mr Long visit our class this week. He captivated us with his knowledge about volcanoes, rocks and fossils. 

Rock testing

We learnt about three different types of rock: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. We explored different rocks and used either a rub or a scratch test to see which rock would be the strongest for a new paved area.

Term 2

Our mission question: How did the ancient Egyptians show their beliefs?

Bike-ability

Some of our year 4s took part in bike-ability cycle training. They learnt how to check their bikes are safe and learnt to cycle safely. 

Egyptian cartouche

In history, we learnt about the importance of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and how this lead to being able to understand Egyptian hieroglyphs. We created our own cartouche with our name and discovered it is enclosed so the Gods would protect the person whose name is inside.

Mummification

We learnt about how the ancient Egyptians mummified bodies. We mummified a child in the class removing her organs: stomach, intestines, liver and lungs and put these in canopic jars to preserve them. Through her nose, we pulled out the brain and disposed of it as the Egyptians didn't think it was important! We created our own double page spread about the mummification process.

Bristol Museum trip

We loved our trip to Bristol Museum to look at the Egyptian artefacts. We also took part in a workshop where we got to handle real and replica artefacts.

First Aid

As part of our PSHE this term, we learnt some basic first aid. We learnt about asthma, bleeding and how to make a 999 call. We enjoyed learning how to put a person into the recovery position and learnt how to perform CPR.

Term 1

Our mission question: What makes Europe special?

Recorders

Sycamore class have been enjoying learning to play the recorder in their music lessons

Scooter training

Year 3 took part in scooter training this week. They learnt how to check their helmets fitter correctly and that their scooter's components were working. During the practical part of the lesson, they learnt to ride safely using their brakes and with awareness of others around them. 

Life skills

Today, the life education tent visited school. We were very excited to see Harold and his friends. Sycamore class learnt about having a healthy mind and keeping their brain active.

Poetry

In English, we have been reading The Barnabus project. We wrote poems linked to the story