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Weekly Update-21/6/24
Posted: Jun 21, 2024 by: Mr Kyriacou (n.kyriacou) on: Beech Tree Blog
Hello everyone,
This week, in writing, the children have been working on writing their diary entries and taking on the role of Howard Carter when he discovered Tutankhamun's tomb. They have worked unbelievably hard on these, trying to include all the necessary features that are required. The results are fantastic and I've absolutely loved reading them and listening to the children reading them aloud. The children have also edited and revised their pieces to improve the quality further. Well done!
As part of our art and design unit, the children have been busy creating their clay sculptures based on different god heads. Over two lessons, the children chose Anubis or Horus, and carefully and accurately, drew their designs into their sketchbooks and then created their clay sculptures based on their sketches. They worked incredibly hard and used a variety of techniques to manipulate the clay and mould it into their desired shape. They all listened to the instructions carefully and enjoyed the process of making these. They produced some lovely pieces and they will paint them once they have fully dried. Well done!
As part of the ALPT art exhibition, Beech Tree have investigated the theme of marine conservation and how the modern world is affecting the natural world. We have taken an original photo from a marine environment, and the children have then used their digital photo editing skills to manipulate the image and create their own digital art work. All their images were then combined together, by ripping and sticking, to create two collages on canvas that depict an underwater scene. The children loved seeing all of their work come together to create an eye-catching final result!
We also had our sports day this week and the children absolutely loved it. All the children were so supportive towards one another and it was an absolute joy to watch.
Take care,
Mr Kyriacou :)