The Investigators enjoyed flying their finished kites that they have been designing and making in DT this half term.
The children in KS1 showed off all of their design and technology skills to create their final diamond kites this week!
KS1 took up the challenge of constructing a bridge strong enough to support the weight of a toy car - there were a few conditions involved though...
Year 1 children have been using their knowledge of sharing to solve problems involving sharing equally into groups.
The Year 1s showed off their grouping knowledge today in our Maths lesson as they made groups.
Finishing touches were applied to our weaved mats from last week to make underwater scenes.
We enjoyed learning all about the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III.
The children in KS1 were very lucky to have a visit from a real-life scientist!
With Children's Day in Japan coming up on May 5th, we had a go at making our own Japanese ''koinobori'' (carp kites)!
We enjoyed investigating how some materials can change shape!
KS1 children started their Textiles Art unit for this half term by weaving their own placemats.
We investigated which materials would be the best to use to make a kite!
The children in KS1 enjoyed putting their skills to the test to try and beat their personal best!
To start our new topic all about kites, we explored the history of different kites and what they look like.
Investigators brought all their knowledge that they had learnt in the past half term about childhood through the decades to perform one final task.
Year 2 were treated to a performance from Year 1 today in their final music lesson with Lisa Price!
The children in Year 2 have been learning our new challenge words for this week by playing Connect 4!
The children in KS1 have enjoyed programming their floor robots to follow their own routes.
The children in Year 2 have been competing in Battle of the Bands!
The children have come to the end of their plant investigations, they have been looking at their results and forming some final conclusions.
The children in KS1 had great fun dressing up and taking part in activities for Red Nose Day!
The Investigators kicked off their week by planning and carrying out an investigation into the conditions that affect germination.
KS1 had great fun completing different PE challenges in their house teams!
Today in Science, the Investigators were making predictions about how many seeds different fruits had.
The Investigators have been asking the question 'Can I explain why the cross is an important symbol for Christians?'
In RHE today, the children in Adventurers learned about all the different ways to make our homes safe.
We had our first computing lesson where we learned how to move a robot!
Today, Year 2 welcomed the Fire Brigade to Bishop!
We really enjoyed having our adults and siblings come and read with us today!
Children in KS1 had a fantastic day celebrating their love of books.
This week in Science the Investigators have started their plant investigation.
Year 1 have been finding the difference in Maths this week.
The children in KS1 have really enjoyed reading our new story 'The Old Toy Room'.
KS1 have been finishing their art unit with Kandinksy inspired beanstalks.
KS1 came together to talk about Internet Safety.
Investigators have been crunching numbers to find out if they are an Even Steven or an Odd Todd
Adventurers enjoyed being adventurous with numbers today!
The children in Year 2 explored arrays in Maths.
The Investigators welcomed back local artist Brian Taylor for a painting workshop linking to their learning in Art and Literacy.
KS1 were so excited to welcome back local artist Brian Taylor for a workshop!
KS1 children have been using their knowledge of creating secondary colours from primary colours to produce bouquets of complimentary colour flowers.
The children in Year 1 found different ways to make 20!
In Design and Technology this week, the children in Adventurers enjoyed creating their own moving pictures using a lever mechanism.
KS1 started work on their Mondrian inspired paintings
We explored how many different colours we could see around the classroom. We discussed how colours are all around us in all sorts of shades.
KS1 Mechanisms: Moving Pictures - Sliders and Levers
Our whole school focus for this half term is fairytales! In Adventurers, we have been learning a simple version of Jack and the Beanstalk, which we can then improve.
We explored expressive movement through dance in KS1.
KS1 celebrated their learning of Comparing People and Places topic today by making party masks to celebrate 'Carnival'.
KS1 have been designing and making delicious salads.