Science: Learning about the Eye

This week in Science, Year 6 have been learning all about the human eye. We investigated the different parts of the eye, including the pupil, iris, cornea, lens and retina, and learnt about the important job each part plays in helping us to see.

To demonstrate our understanding, we worked collaboratively to create our own model eyes using a range of everyday materials. We carefully selected items to represent each part of the eye and explained the function of each section to our classmates.

The children showed excellent scientific knowledge and creativity throughout the project. It was fantastic to see them confidently using scientific vocabulary and applying their learning in such a hands-on way. Well done, Year 6!

10 at 10

At 10 o’clock, we joined a live exercise session led by Braywick Leisure Centre. The children enthusiastically took part in a range of cardio exercises and workouts designed to get everyone moving and active.

The session was a great way to promote physical activity and wellbeing, and the children showed excellent energy, determination and participation throughout. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to exercise together and challenge themselves while having fun.

 

 

RE: Exploring Values and Characteristics Through Bible Stories

In RE, each group was given a Bible story that demonstrated one of the four key characteristics of God: omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (present everywhere), or omnibenevolent (all-loving).

The children worked in groups to create and perform a short drama on the Larchfield stage. The audience then had to identify which of the four characteristics of God was being demonstrated and explain their reasoning.

The stories included Jonah and the Whale, The Good Samaritan, Peter Denies Jesus, and The Parting of the Red Sea. This activity encouraged the children to make connections between Bible stories and the Christian understanding of God's nature, while developing their speaking, listening and reasoning skills.

 

 

Relative Clause Origami

We were learning about embedded relative clauses. The children folded a piece of paper and wrote a main clause on the outside. Inside the fold, they added a relative clause using a relative pronoun. This helped to demonstrate how a relative clause can be inserted into a main clause to add extra information while still making grammatical sense.

 

 

Sparking Curiosity: Exploring World War II