By Mr. Setchell on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Art and Design, Computing, Learning Adventure, Maths, Year 6. No Comments
We had great fun today combining our maths, computing and art skills to write code that would create images inspired by our new learning adventure: The Golden Age of Islam. Why do you think symmetry is important in Islam? What do you think the code for these images would look like?
By Mr. Setchell on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Community, Learning Adventure, Religious Education, Year 6. No Comments
This week, we enjoyed a trip to Central Mosque in Birmingham to prepare for the start of our final learning adventure – The Golden Age of Islam. Can you answer our quiz based on the photos we took? Why do the clocks all show different times? Why do many mosques have a large, domed […]
By Mr Ellison on Friday, March 31, 2017 in Art and Design, History, Learning Adventure, Science, STEM, Year 5. No Comments
5E were tasked with building their own machines to transport water from the River Nile to land. Using inspiration from the shadufs used in Egypt, we explored the use of levers, pivots and counterweights. Ingenuity and interdependence was shown by everyone, producing some really unique devices. Amazing work and effort 5E!
By Gary Evans on Friday, February 17, 2017 in Learning Adventure, PolliNation. No Comments
On the 16th February, some of our PolliNation team were invited by Trees For Life to plant trees in Bournville Park. Take a look at our lovely photo too below.
By Mr. Setchell on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in History, Learning Adventure, Year 6. 2 Comments
Today, year 6 took the coach up to Imperial War Museum North in Manchester to learn more about World War 2 – our Learning Journey. IWM North is packed with primary sources and personal stories that deepened our understanding of WW2. One of the exhibitions is called, ‘Fashion on the Ration’ where we learned how […]
By Mr Ellison on Monday, January 16, 2017 in Learning Adventure, Year 5. 80 Comments
What can you find out about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun ? Reply to the post with your first name and class.
By Gary Evans on Thursday, December 15, 2016 in Learning Adventure, Uncategorized, Year 3. No Comments
Year 3 have been working hard this week; creating sarcophagi, building pyramids and learning Egyptian style dancing, and they made ginger bread biscuits as well! Take a look at our lovely photos!
By Mr. Setchell on Monday, December 12, 2016 in Art and Design, Geography, Learning Adventure, Maths, Year 6. 4 Comments
The final project for our Vikings learning adventure has been to create 3D models of Viking settlements. We’ve been considering the key aspects of the human and physical geography of a settlement. Can you spot how and why the land is being used, any economic activity and the role water plays?
By Miss Edwards on Monday, December 5, 2016 in Learning Adventure, Year 5. 26 Comments
Welcome to planet Earth! How was your journey? What have you discovered? Can you please send me details of your mission on Earth and let me know what help you require. I am looking forward to working with you on this important project. All the best, Miss Edwards & Miss Tomlins
By Mr Ellison on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in Art and Design, Learning Adventure, Year 5. 14 Comments
5E finished their learning adventure projects this week. We have been looking at the history of film and entertainment. For our projects we designed, animated and built either zoetropes or flip books. Some also managed to use motors to turn their zoetropes. Well done for the hard work and perseverance 5E!
