To support this terms topic on the Romans, Class 2 enjoyed a day of workshops at the museum in Exeter. They explored Roman artefacts and got to dress up as different members of Roman society. They learnt how to write their names in Latin and had the chance to create a mosaic, which built on…
This week, Class 2 walked to Cofton Church to take part in a pretend baptism of our ‘baby’, Charlotte Rose. We have been learning all about Christianity and the importance of baptism in this religion, and what better way to learn about this than to take part in one! Helen from Cofton Church led the…
Class 2 enjoyed a fabulous day of learning at Kent’s Cavern, they learnt all about the Stone Age and some of the children handled real artefacts. Pupils also completed a woodland trail, searching for Stone Age clues. The children were fascinated by the Stone Age cave and it really brought their learning to life. Everyone…
Class 2 enjoyed an afternoon of investigations at the local Countryside Park. Pupils explored different habitats and looked for the animals that lived in them. They used identification keys to find out the names of the minibeasts they found. It was super to be able to walk to such a great resource and perfect to…
Pupils from across the school, Year 1-6, enjoyed a morning at Dawlish Warren to enhance their geographical knowledge. Year 1 were working on compass skills. They found north and then used the compass to find the direction of key human and physical features of Dawlish Warren from their location. Class 2 were given two different…
Class 2 are really enjoying exploring how artists use fabric, paint and thread to demonstrate texture in landscapes. They have been using acrylic paint, in a fluid and intuitive way, to show the dramatic landscapes of Dartmoor. We are looking forward to seeing how they will incorporate stitching and thread into their designs next week.
Pupils from Class 2 enjoyed a visit to Powderham Castle last week to watch the Yugen Saxophone Quartet. The musicians were from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and they delighted the children with a wide range of pieces from a range of genres.
Class 2 have been learning about ‘Magnetism’ this half term. Last week they were tasked to make a game using Lego with a key element that moved using magnets. The children were really imaginative and really enjoyed this practical hands-on session.
Last week the children in Class 1 and 2 joined a global ‘Code-a-long’ hosted by Code Club. The children used chromebooks and iPads to access Scratch, where they celebrated World Space Week by making their sprite experience weightlessness. The children followed the live stream to create their code, and really enjoyed being a part of…
What a lovely start to the week Year 2 and 3 had at Forest School yesterday. They helped Gin carry out maintenance on the site and learnt how to use secateurs safely to prune bushes and clear pathways. They also made lanterns, played on the equipment and had fun in the mud kitchen. They were…