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Explorer Dome

Class 6 were lucky enough to have the Explorer Dome visit school. During their time in the dome the children learnt about the digestive system and went on a journey through the body from mouth to exit!. They had great fun creating a human digestive system with real food and dry ice. They were also amazed at how long the small intestines were- 6m!!!

The skeleton

Class 6 really enjoyed making life size skeletons during science. They learnt all about the function of the skeleton and the scientific names for the bones. Here are some of our skeletons on display.

 

Blood Bones and Body Bits – Spring 2024

Welcome back to the new term and our new theme Blood, bones and body bits. During this term we will be learning all about the human body including the skeleton, muscles, digestive and circulatory systems.  In DT we will be making body boxes from shoe boxes and other materials. In Art we will be learning about the artists Picasso and Giacometti. We will also be reading the books Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designing and making air-raid shelters

Class 6 had great fun designing and making air-raid shelters as part of their DT, They had to think about the shape and strength of the shelter to withstand bombing. The children were also very inventive with their designs, some of them including lighthouses to link with our class book “Letters from the Lighthouse.” They have also been learning about electricity in science and were able to rig up a simple circuit to light a bulb in their lighthouse or shelter.

GWSR Evacuation Experience

Class 6 has a fantastic day at the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway. The children were evacuated by train to the countryside where they learnt how to put out fires with a fire hose, what to do in an air raid, how to arrest a spy and what life was like for evacuees. They were really immersed in the activities and were able to really appreciate what it must have been like to live through the war on the home front. 

Have a look at our photos from the day.

Welcome Back New Class 6

Class 6 have come back after the summer holidays raring to go and very excited about our new theme Evacuate Evacuate. We have already begun learning about World War 2 and have been creating our learning environment. During this theme we will be finding out what it was like for children living during the war especially evacuation.

We will also learn about the Axis and Allied countries, key figures from the period and key events. We will be reading ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ as our class reader and will be basing our writing on the book.

We are also very much looking forward to our trip to the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway on the 14th. Watch this space!!

Residential Part 2

What a week it has been. The children have had the most fantastic time on residential this week. Here are a few of their take away comments from the week

“I have come away feeling really brave with myself”

“I have learnt to be more daring and that if you have a harness, you are safe!”

“I have enjoyed no screens!”

“I have conquered being away from home and trying new foods”

“Bonding with friends”

“Overcoming my fear of heights”

“Overcome my fear of being away from home”

“Having fun”

“I managed to overcome my fear of falling on the climbing activities”

“Trying new food”

“I liked just being with friends and having fun with others”

“Not being on devices for a whole week!”

“Bonding with the staff”

 

Some more pics.

Y6 Residential Barton Hall 2023

Year 6 have been having an amazing time at PGL. We have been climbing, abseiling, paddleboarding, doing archery, the zip wire, fencing, orienteering, problem solving and so much more. Check out some of our pictures. More to follow….

Egg drop challenge

Class 6 have been learning about forces in science this term. This week we were investigating air resistance. The children had to design a parachute to try and land an egg from a height of 2 meters. The children really enjoyed making their parachutes and testing their designs. Some of the eggs survived and made it home for tea but others cracked rather dramatically. The children learnt the importance of air resistance and surface area to slow a falling object down. 

Roll up! Roll up!

Class 6 have begun their new theme Roll up Roll up by learning about the history of the circus. The classroom is looking bright and colourful and we have an exciting term of circus skills and science experiments about forces. We have also been thinking about our value of friendship by creating a friendship garden display. Watch this space for more of our learning. 

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