Y5 are going to be learning about the Shang Dynasty this term, but first we’ve had a brief introduction to China to better understand its place in the world. As part of this we’ve made kites, learned about the complex form of Chinese script and painted out own names, and […]
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In Year 3 we are designing and making a marble maze. Our ideas are based on the inside of one of the pyramids of Egypt.
Stonehenge is a real historical mystery. There are many theories about why and how it was built, but nobody really knows the answer. This afternoon Octopus Class enjoyed recreating Stonehenge from biscuits!
Yesterday Toucan class were visited by Andrea from Essex Fire and Rescue Service. Andrea taught us all about how the fire brigade had changed over time and about The Great Fire Of London. She was very impressed by how much the children knew about the topic already and they enthusiastically […]
On Sunday Miss Todd and children from Year 6 represented the school at the Halstead Remembrance Service in the Public Gardens.
What an amazing day! We had a lot of fun trying to hold up the extremely heavy chain mail tunic, ground some flour, tried on clothing and helmets, played Hnefatafl and Nine Men’s Morris, learnt some Viking commands for battle and so much more!
Year 6 had a taster session of Ancient Greek Olympic food. After limbering up they got to taste food such as olives, feta cheese, and dried fruits. It’s fair to say that not all the children would have enjoyed their pre-competition sustinence in the time of the Ancient Greeks but […]
Year 4 have been creating graphics using Google Drawings, and Year 5 are about to start creating stop frame animations, so to mark Bonfire Night, here are some fireworks pictures by Jaguar Class & some firework animations (put together as a video) by Panther Class.
Gecko Class have been exploring how houses have changed throughout the centuries. The children made models highlighting the features of homes in the past and we put these models onto a timeline showing homes throughout History. Can you spot the Celtic roundhouse, the Tudor beams, Victorian bays and modern day […]
The Stone Age activities continued into the afternoon. Here are some of the photos of our time travellers learning all about life thousands of years ago.
We’ve stepped back in time and become hunter gatherers for the day… Will they survive? Watch this space! Half of the class are inside building a shelter in the style of ‘Stig of the Dump’. Meanwhile outside…all of the tribes are busy learning to track animals, grind oats, light fires, […]
This morning there was a ‘fire’ on the willow dome. Luckily, Toucan Class were available to put out the fire using what they had learnt about putting out fires in the 17th century. They passed buckets along a chain of people, working together in order to tackle the fire. Whilst […]
Year 3 have spent the afternoon exploring ‘Holy Trinity Caves’. They have recreated artwork formed by Neolithic people during the early Stone Age.
Year 3 became archeologists this afternoon, investigating the diet of early Stone Age people. They delved into ‘poo’ and found fruits, nuts and seeds. Just look at their faeces!
Year 4 were asked which chocolate will melt the fastest. They investigated dark, milk and white chocolate by first creating a prediction then analysing their results to compare. They found that most people said the white chocolate was the quickest to melt and that the dark chocolate melted the slowest. […]
At the beginning of their Ancient Greeks topic Year 5 created individual web pages to store their work, before learning about and painting plates in the style of the time. They tried using a different grip on their paintbrushes to help with precision. It wasn’t easy, but they took their […]
Yesterday Toucan Class was gentlemen an’ ladies o’ fortune! They took part in all sorts o’ pirate activities, terrifyin’ the seas (and the school) in their man-o’-war the Toucan Tango, ‘avin’ jolly fun an’ learnin’ lots.
On Monday Toucan Class spent the day boat making. They started with testing materials to find which ones would be best to make their boat out of, and then spent time making their boats. At the end of the day they tested them out. They worked really well and found […]
As part of our ‘Amazing Americas’ topic Kestrel Class designed and made their own fabulous Dream Catchers.
Last week Panther Class took part in a simulation game, pretending to be Viking traders trying to ensure the prosperity of their trading centre. They learned about what, how, and where the Vikings traded and, after preparing their goods and creating a ‘shopping list’, they travelled across Europe buying and […]
On Thursday Kestrel Class visited the Police Museum in Chelmsford as part of their ‘Crime & Punishment’ topic.
Toucan Class have produced some wonderful firework poems this week. They have worked really hard on them and wrote them out beautifully trying to use their best handwriting and presentation skills.
On Friday afternoon over 100 pupils from Foundation to Year 6 chose to spend their Golden Time session on a walk into town to see the Remembrance Day poppy displays outside Holy Trinity Church, in the Public Gardens, and at the front of the library. Pupils and staff will be […]
During a varied day, Panther Class have been busy making their Anglo Saxon brooches out of clay and getting to grips with long multiplication!
This afternoon Year 3 made Stonehenge out of a variety of biscuits. They needed all of the Trinity Street qualities to help them, especially resilience! Miss Todd played the part of head judge and gave the children feedback about their creations. We then all enjoyed a biscuit. Well done Year […]
Year 6 experienced hard labour in the style of the Victorians. Activities included: treadwheel, picking oakum, shot drill and silence and isolation. They were exhausted!
This afternoon, Jaguar class have been very busy and creative! They created a model of a shaduf using a choice of materials. Shadufs were used by the Ancient Egyptians to irrigate their crops.