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Date: 15th Nov 2023 @ 7:21am
Today we combined our knowledge of the part-whole model and addition facts to explore number bonds within 10. We started with the whole number and broke numbers into parts; exploring how many different ways a number can be partitioned. We explored this using double sided counters, tens frames and dot patterns. We worked through different examples together, noticing that we see numbers made from dot patterns differently, exploring these patterns and discussing these different ways of thinking. We continued to look at number sentences written with the symbols in different places and talked about the commutative nature of the calculations.
Year 2 - Absorbency Investigation
Date: 14th Nov 2023 @ 4:30pm
Today, in Science, we had a problem to solve. Mrs Jones-Boast wanted to know the best material to help mop up spills in the dinner hall. We discussed the problem and decided that the material needed to be absorbent. We then planned our investigation, thinking about what we needed to change, what we will measure and what we needed to keep the same to ensure a fair test. We also consolidated our maths skills by using a ruler to measure our results. We found that the most absorbent material was felt. The tinfoil and the cellophane were non-absorbent because they didin't absorb any liquid.
Year 4 - Storytelling through drawing
Date: 14th Nov 2023 @ 3:01pm
Today we practised the medium of charcoal. We did some mark making first, then we set scenes to draw.
Year 4 - More Reading Champions!
Date: 14th Nov 2023 @ 2:57pm
We have three more Reading Champions in Maple class this week ! Well done you three.
Date: 14th Nov 2023 @ 8:49am
We reflected on Remembrance day in year 3 by making poppies to plant in our remembrance garden. On Friday we had our service and reflected on past and present conflict.
Year 1 Waterproof or Absorbent?
Date: 14th Nov 2023 @ 7:50am
Today we used what have learnt about materials, their properties and our new vocabulary to solve Ted’s emergency. We had to test the best material to make Ted an umbrella so he could stay nice and dry! We read our brief and collected the equipment needed for our test. We discussed how we were going to make it a fair test, by using the same amount of water and the same amount of time. We then worked in small groups to complete our experiment. In these groups we made our predictions, before following our method. Finally we all came back together to discuss what happened during the test? Did we correctly guess what would happen? What have we found out from doing the experiment and if we were going to do the equipment again what would you do differently?
Date: 13th Nov 2023 @ 9:13pm
Today in Reception the children have been celebrating everyones differences by wearing odd socks. We talked about how everyone looks different, lkes different things and wears different clothes. We discussed how being different makes us all unique. We learnt the phrase "Everyone is different but everyone is special". The children used the different resources at the creative table to make their own odd socks.
In the afternoon we explored the importance of having kind words and actions and the characteristics of a good friend. The children created their own faces in the style of Andy Warhol. The talked about how all people look different and have different coloured skin, har and eyes and how it is important we are kind to them regardless of this.
"You have to have kind words" Hunter
"Some people look different but we still have to be kind to them" Levi
Date: 13th Nov 2023 @ 8:52pm
Our focus this Anti-Bullying Week was : To know how bullying takes place within a group and the different roles people play.
In the morning, we took part in the BBC's Live Lesson.
Then, in the afternoon, we used resources from the Anti-Bullying Alliance's website to look at and discuss the roles that are involved in bullying. We looked at different scenarios and discussed who was playing which role and how the scenarios could be handled.
To finish the day, in our odd socks, we listened to a Now, Press, Play experience based on Anti-Bullying Week where numerous scenarios played out and we got to hear and feel how the characters were thinking and feeling.
Date: 13th Nov 2023 @ 7:58am
On Friday, alongside the whole School, Year 2 participated in our annual Remembrance Service. First of all, we went outside and planted our poppies in the Remembrance Garden remembering all those who lost their lives due to war before listening to the moving service and completing a two minutes silence followed by the last post. We reflected on the upset war causes and remembered those past and present who are dealing with conflict.
Date: 10th Nov 2023 @ 4:42pm
This half-term, Year 4 our topic in science is Animals including Humans. Over the past couple of weeks, we have been looking at the functions of each one of our teeth. After this, we modelled our own teeth using playdough. We have also looked at why it is important that we brush our teeth twice a day. To test why we need to do this, we put 6 eggs into a range of different liquids and observed what happened to their shells. We found that the driinks with the most sugar caused the egg shells to decay and discolour. This showed us that too many sugary drinks can damage our teeth.
Date: 10th Nov 2023 @ 4:04pm
Nursery enjoyed making poppies for all the soliders who have helped us. We collaged, painting and coloured poppies and also made poppy biscuits. Tbe children also planted poppies in our Remembrance Garden and took part in the school Remembrance Service.
Date: 10th Nov 2023 @ 10:22am
On Friday 10th November, Boundary Primary took part in a whole school act of Remembrance.
It began with all the children, from Nursery to Year 6, planting the poppies they had made in our Remembrance Garden.
Then, at 11am, the school came together for an outdoor assembly. We all observed a two minutes silence and listened to important historical facts about the significance of the poppies we were wearing.
During the week, each class took part in creating poppy art and each year group was also given a silhouette of a soldier which they were asked to decorate around the theme of Remembrance. This activity focussed all our minds on who we were remembering and why it is important to remember them. The completed soldiers were then displayed around the school hall and will remain there – helping us to think about those who gave their lives during war and those who continue to serve to keep us and our country safe.
Date: 10th Nov 2023 @ 10:19am
This week the children in Reception have been learning about Remembrance Day.
They started the week with their first visit to the hall for assembly about why we wear poppies, they also learnt about events that happened in the past in Blackpool, where they live.
Throughout the week, they were very busy painting and collaging poppies and also labelling poppies they had drawn. Some of their work was then placed on a sillhouette solldier to be displayed in the hall.
Finally, on Friiday, they joined the whole school by planting a hand made poppy in the Boundary Remembrance Garden, followed by an outdoor whole school Remembrance Service.
Reception Celebrating Bonfire Night
Date: 10th Nov 2023 @ 10:07am
This week the children in Reception have been talking about why people celebrate bonfire night and how this is linked to events in the past. We talked about how events in the past can impact the present day. We dicussed different customs and routines within families and the importance of keeping ourselves safe whilst we enjoy the celebrations. The children enjoyed getting creative making their own bonfire night pictures and fireworks.
"I have a fire and marshmellows in my garden" Levi
"You have to wear gloves with sparklers" Esmai
""I'm going to watch the fireworks with mummy" Summer
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 8:05pm
Nursery celebrated Firework Night with a big bang! The children explored the different sounds fireworks make and used their bodies to become fireworks! They used their imaginations to create firework patterns on special scratch paper and explored a firework sensory tray. Outside, the children all sat round a bonfire and drank pretend hot chocolate. The children also explored changes by melting chocolate to create some breadstick sparklers - they were delicious!
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 4:32pm
Today we used base 10 to help us work out calculations when adding across 10. We followed the process of creating our number then adding the correct amount of ones before exchanging 10 ones for 1 ten. It helped us understand the concept of exchanging in preparation for our next lesson using number lines to support us.
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 4:04pm
In this lesson, pupils used universal indicator paper to find out if different substances were acid, alkali or neutral. Pupils also found out what happened when you mix an acid (vinegar) with an alkali (bicarbonate of soda). We obseverved that a gas is produced which makes it fizz. Pupils identified that this gas was carbon dioxide.
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 4:03pm
Today, pupils in Year 6 were given the oportunity of taking part in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) workshop. Working in small groups, they had to build a lego robot, which incorporated a small computer, lights and motors. Pupils then coded algorithms to guide their robot around a circuit.
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 3:54pm
Today, pupils in year 5 were given the oportunity of taking part in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) workshop. Working in small groups, they had to build a lego robot, which incorporated a small computer, lights and motors. Pupils then coded algorithms to guide their robot around a circuit. The final challenge was to collect an item in their robot using a scoop or magnet. All the pupils had a great experience and learnt a lot about coding and engineering.
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 1:14pm
This week, we have been creating our art work linked to Remembrance Day. Our challenge was to create water colour poppies to add to old photos of Blackpool during WWII. Before we did this, we had to be confident with using water colour paints and how to use them effectively. We practised using correct techinques in our sketchbooks and then used this to create our own poppies.
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 9:05am
In preparation for Remembrance Day over the weekend, we have been busy doing an art activitiy to make poppy art. We have spoken about why we celebrate Remembrance Day and practise a new medium using clay in art. Year 3 created the background of our clay art using charcoal. We have also been looking at some famous Remembrance poems and some children have used their best handwriting to rewrite them.
Date: 8th Nov 2023 @ 6:39pm
This week we have explored how to write number sentences to represent combining two or more parts, using the equals symbol to show the equivalence between the whole and the sum of the parts. Once our understanding was established, we then explored writing number sentences in a different order.
Later in the week, we then build on this learning by exploring addition fact families. We recognised that the order of an addition sentence can be varied and began to discover that addition is commutative.
Date: 8th Nov 2023 @ 5:01pm
Yesterday, in Science, we investigated the different ways we could change materials. We twisted, squashed, teared, snapped, stretched and bent a range of different materials to see if we could change them. Some of the things we tested included: plastic bags, foil, cling film, rubber, ruler, plastic bottles, paper, pencils, pens and many other objects made from a variety of materials. We found that some materials were easily changed where as others were much harder.
School Council- Fund Raising Ideas for Elmer
Date: 7th Nov 2023 @ 10:35pm
The School Council met again today to discuss ideas of how to raise money for Elmer's Parade.
After a democratic decision it was agreed that we would hold a :
1- Cake/bake sale.
2- Toy sale.
3- Sponsored event (to be agreed at a later date).
School Council- Business Enterprise
Date: 7th Nov 2023 @ 9:08pm
Today, the School Council met with Miss Moyes to launch the start of our School Business Enterprise at Highfurlong School.
Over the next half term, the School Council will be involved in visiting Highfurlong School and creating ideas on what we can make to sell at the Summer Fair.
Watch this space for more updates!
