Bishopsteignton Primary School

Bishopsteignton Primary School

Cockhaven Close, Bishopsteignton, Devon TQ14 9RJ

01626 775 873

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Adventurers / Investigators

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Adventurers/Investigators

Adventurers/Investigators

  • 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.
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