Skipper Class

During this half term we have been investigating form in art. Our learning journey began by investigating concentric circles, then spirals, developing the skills needed for line drawing. We were inspired by artists such as Kadinsky, James Brunt, Andy Goldsworthy, Winston Plowes and Jon Foreman. We used different techniques to […]

We investigated the parts of a flower this week in science. We used tweezers and magnifiers to dissect each part and take a closer look at the roots, stem, petal and leaves. We talked about the different flowers that grow on our school grounds, before going on a flower hunt. […]

We had a fantastic time at the Sealife Centre today! The weather was glorious and the children were both respectful and safe around the general public and creatures. When we got back, we each shared a favourite memory of the day. We were reminded of our uniqueness in our answers, […]

In music we have been using a piece of music called Nautilus by Anna Meredith, to develop our understanding of these key words: Pitch: the highness or lowness of a note. Tempo: beat – a continuous steady pulse that occurs in music. This could be compared to a ticking clock or […]

The children were challenged to run at least 14 laps of the playground (which equals 1 mile). Many children chose to run more than the target- we were so proud to see them challenging themselves; displaying perseverance, team work and courage. Thank you for your support towards this fantastic charity.

This week in Geography, we have been learning the four countries of the UK. This has sparked much discussion about the countries we have lived in or visited. Can your child remember the name of all four countries? This song has helped us remember them in class. Below shows our […]

Skipper 1 came third in our Big Plastic Count competition- thank you to everyone who participated. Our plastic footprint is attached below, for your information. The Big Plastic Count National Results have been released.  224,381 people took part, 28,387 school pupils, 77,783 households.  The UK Produces more Plastic waste per […]

Despite the disappointment about our trip, we have had a wonderful last day together before the holiday. Highlights include- singing with Mrs Hardisty, making peg dolls, Easter colouring and shared lunch with Mrs D to celebrate her last day with us.

Due to the recent weather warning for today (high winds and heavy rain) we will be postponing our trip to the Sealife Centre. Please pass this on to members of Skipper 1 class that may not see this important update. We know this will be disappointing for the children- we […]

In RE we have been learning about the Christian celebration of Easter- including Palm Sunday. Today we made Palm leaves and used role play to help us imagine what it might have been like to welcome Jesus into town.