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Weekly Update-20/9/24
Posted: Sep 20, 2024 by: Mr Kyriacou (n.kyriacou) on: Beech Tree Blog
Hello everyone,
This week, in our writing, we have started our recount unit of work which will be based around the day in the life of a Roman soldier. We have looked at a WAGOLL piece and identified all the different features that appeared within it and then we have started practising using those different features in the following lessons.
In maths, we have been looking at using number lines to 10,000, estimating on number lines to 10,000 and then rounding to 10 and 100.
In science, we have been creating classification keys as part of our grouping and classifying living things unit. The children have been so enthusiastic and came up with some excellent questions throughout the lesson (based on what they have learnt in their previous two lessons) which could help to group and classify animals.
In art, as part of our unit of work on European Art and Artists, we have been looking at Michelangelo’s work this week. As some of his work was created on ceilings, like the Sistine Chapel fresco, the children were tasked with creating a drawing based on work my Michelangelo. They did this by lying down under their tables, sticking their paper to their tables (underneath) which would act as a ceiling and drawing straight onto their paper. The children found it challenging, however, they really enjoyed it, and some beautiful pieces were created. The children were also not allowed to rub out anything, which made it extra challenging as they had to think carefully about every aspect of their sketches before putting pencil to paper.
Take care,
Mr Kyriacou :)