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Date: 8th May 2022 @ 6:39am
We have been joining in with the Eid celebrations this week which has been lovely! We invited our muslim friends to share how they celebrated their special day, created Eid celebration cards and ate dates that were yummy!!
Date: 6th May 2022 @ 3:08pm
This week, Year 4 were luck enough to go on a school trip to Castleton and had an exciting expedition down into the Blue John mine!
On the way to Castleton, we looked around to see how the environment around use was changing, we could see less houses and more trees and fields and even managed to spot some cows and sheep with tiny new-born lambs!
When we arrived at the mine, we were taken down to explore by Brian, a guide from the village. He told us that the mine was created around 300 million years ago! It was made by fast-running water which eroded the rock and millions of tiny fossils made of shell and bone. We walked down 245 steps to get to the bottom of the mine where we saw the amazing Blue John crystals that give the mine its name.
After we finished our tour, we got back on the coach and headed into Castleton town centre for lunch. After lunch, we took part in a traffic survey - monitoring how many cars, vans, buses, motorbikes and bicycles went past. We will also complete a traffic survey in Clayton, so we can compare our results with those of Castleton.
We were so incredibly impressed with the way that Year 4 conducted themselves during this trip. They were respectful, responsible and safe throuhgout the whole day and were so polite to the adults both from school and in the mine and village.
We are so proud of you all!
Well done Year 4 :)
Date: 5th May 2022 @ 2:08pm
This week in maths we have continued our work on fractions and have been exploring how to find a quarter in shapes and amounts (numbers). This is new learning for us in Year 1 and the children have persevered and tried their best to understand what a quarter in shapes and amounts will look like and how to work it out.
Below is a collage of children working out a quarter in amounts by sharing equally between 4. They worked well together with their friend and helped each other out when they were unsure. By the end of the week children were becoming more confident at understanding that a quarter is 1 part out of 4 and each part needs to be equal.
Great teamwork 1AI!!!
Date: 4th May 2022 @ 9:02pm
Today, year 4 went on an exciting adventure to Castleton.
We began our journey by coach, where we were able to see many hills and farm animals. Upon arriving at Castleton, we entered the Blue John Cavern.
This was frightening for some children, but everyone tried their best to be brave and we all successfully entered the mine. While in the mine, we walked down 245 steps! Although tiring, it was amazing to see the underground mine and all of the Blue John glistening in the mine walls.
After we finished our tour, we got back on the coach and headed into Castleton town centre for lunch. After lunch, we took part in a traffic survey - monitoring how many cars, vans, buses, motorbikes and bicycles went past. We will also complete a traffic survey in Clayton, so we can compare our results with those of Castleton.
The children were extremely well-behaved, and showed the world just how respectful, responsible and safe Ravensbury pupils are.
We are so proud of them!
Well done year 4 :)
Date: 3rd May 2022 @ 2:41pm
Today we have been using our incredible sketching skills to draw rural areas in the Peak District before our trip there tomorrow!
we thought about what kind of marks we could make to show light and shadow, how we could use this to make our pictures appear 3D and we learned about foreground and background and how we could use these to help us when sketching.
We used watercolour paints to add some colour to our drawings. Have a look at the images we created - do you think you would like to visit any of these locations?
Date: 2nd May 2022 @ 5:57pm
5CR have been working hard on their writing to produce an adventure story about a rescue team arriving on a planet to respond to an SOS call. Initally, many struggled to understand the story line and which part they would be writing but they have really tried to respond to feedback to improve their work. As part of this, we introduced them to an idea called 'marketplace.' During this activity, children move around the room, reading each others' work. They can then find the owner of the work to have a conversation about one of two things - they might have found a way to help them improve their work or they might magpie an idea to include in their own writing. The class worked beautifully together and there were some fabulous examples of peer support.
Manchester Libraries Author Zoom Visit!
Date: 1st May 2022 @ 10:48am
On Thursday last week we took part in a authro visit by Manchester Libraries. The author was Rachel Morrisroe who was reading and doing activities about her book 'The Drama Llama.' The story was about a little boy who developed a llama evrytime he got worried. His llama went away when he talked to someone who helped him. We created our very own Drama Llama's.
Happy 10th Birthday Daily Mile!
Date: 28th Apr 2022 @ 8:28pm
Happy birthday to youuuuu! Happy birthday to youuuuu! Happy birthday to the Daily Miiiiilllleeeeeee! Happy birthday to you!!!!
We had a great start to the day by getting our trainers on and doing a few laps of our daily mile track! We had lots of rosy red cheeks by the time we got back into the classroom. After a BIG drink of water the children then engaged with a Zoom lesson in association with Manchester Libraries. We were read a story by Rachel Morrisroe called The Drama Llama, then we followed a tutorial for drawing llamas all by ourselves! The children asked some great questions which I sent to Rachel via the zoom chat - Avaya's question was even read out and answered!!
We have had a great start to the term. The children are getting really interested in plants and have been really caring towards the ones we have in our investigation area. They planted some seeds of their own and we are now watching and waiting patiently for them to start to grow. Hopefully by next week we will start to see some stems poking through the soil!
I hope you all had a fantastic Easter break and I am really looking forward to our FINAL term in Year 1. This year has gone so fast and the children have made so much progress. As always if you would like to pop in for a chat about your child and the work they have been doing please arrange a time with me at the gate.
Have a great weekend and see you all next Tuesday!
Miss Higgins :)
Using words to help us order events
Date: 28th Apr 2022 @ 10:51am
In our KS1 group this week, we have been looking at the words that help us order events: first, next, then, after that and finally. We have used them to order the life cycle of a sunflower, and now we know the words, we can order anything we want to!
Date: 27th Apr 2022 @ 3:17pm
Today we started our new text, Room 13. We have been looking at spooky stories that create tension and suspense.
Using our knowledge from previous scary texts and by looking at the front cover and blurb, we made predictions about this text and hid them inside our own Room 13.
We will check back and see who made a correct prediction once we have finished the book!
Date: 27th Apr 2022 @ 3:01pm
This half-term, we are exploring the question 'How is Castleton different from Clayton?'
To launch our geography learning, we completed an orienteering activity. Using clues and the entire playground, children had to mark locations on their map.
They were given challenging clues that included using points on a compass. (For example: take 10 steps south-west from the stage).
Take a look at how we did!
Date: 25th Apr 2022 @ 2:33pm
This half-term, year 4 is exploring the question 'how is Castleton different from Clayton?' through a variety of geography activities.
To launch our geography learning, 4CB completed an orienteering activity. Using clues, and the entire playground, children had to mark various locations on a map.
They were given challenging clues that included using points on a compass. (For example: take 10 steps south-west from the stage).
They did a super job!
Date: 24th Apr 2022 @ 1:08pm
Welcome back!
I can't believe we are entering the final term of Year 1! Where has this year gone!!
The children have come back to school ready to learn and have also grown a little taller. They are all looking so grown up and are now getting ready for Year 2!
Our topic this half term is called 'How does your garden grow?' In this topic we will be learning all about plants, how they grow, what they need to help them grow and learning about different types of flowers, plants and trees. We launched this topic with a planting afternoon this week. We planted a sunflower seed and we will observe and watch what happens to it over the next few weeks. We also discussed what we knew about plants and created our CC book front covers using our drawing skills. They look amazing!
Keep checking back over this half term to see what else we have been getting up to!
Date: 24th Apr 2022 @ 8:24am
2HR have been exploring microhabitats! We have been identifying and observing the minibeasts that habitat there, also the condititions of the microhabitat enabling minibeasts to survive in them.
Date: 22nd Apr 2022 @ 10:20am
In maths, we have been learning all about multiplication. Today we began learning how to multiply a 2 digit number by a 1 digit number. We used a method called the grid method and used ones and tens counters to help us.
Date: 21st Apr 2022 @ 2:29pm
To launch our topic 'Can I grow lettuce on a mountain summit?' we went on a scavenger hunt. We took a virtual trip around Snowdonia and completed the scavenger hunt along the way. On the scavenger hunt, we saw a summit, people, a cafe, rocks, a lake, grass and paths.
Date: 21st Apr 2022 @ 10:21am
Welcome back to school for our final term of this academic year. We hope all our families have had an enjoyable holiday.
This week, we have been busy practising some of our skills learnt before the holiday.Practice makes progress!
Date: 19th Apr 2022 @ 3:39pm
Reception had a very exciting start to term today, with a virtual visit from an Entomologist! Dr Beetlebee told us all about minibeasts and the work that scientists do to learn more about them, and she even sent us our very own entomology kit to make a home for minibeasts.
We had a great time reading some poems about different minibeasts, drawing some minibeast pictures, writing some questions to send to Dr Beetlebee, and we even went on a bug hunt in the school garden! We found lots of minibeasts including spiders, woodlice, worms and snails!
Date: 18th Apr 2022 @ 8:48am
Last week the children created their own dragon masks, practised and performed group dragon dances, recorded performances of each other and uploaded them to Youtube to share with their family and friends. 2HR hope you enjoy their dragon dances!
Date: 13th Apr 2022 @ 8:43am
2HR have made some fantastic Easter Bonnets this week and showed off their magnificents designs during our Easter bonnet parade!
Date: 13th Apr 2022 @ 5:27am
On Tuesday and Thursday of the last week of term we had lots of Easter fun! The children created some wonderful Easter Bonnets at home and brought them to school for our very first outdoor parade on the playground. On Thursday as part of our Behaviour Treat we had a Easter Egg hunt in the playground. The team that found the most plastic eggs were the winners and received a chocolate bunny. Everyone who took part in the fun also had a chocolate egg as well.
Design and Technology Car Project
Date: 13th Apr 2022 @ 5:17am
The last week of term was very busy in 1AI. To finish our topic linked to transport we designed, made and evaluted our very own cars. We started the process by exploring what a wheel and axle was on a car and how it helped it to move. We then used ideas to design our vehicles, made our vehicles using recycled bottles, tubes and boxes and finally we tested out our cars on a wooden ramp to evaluate if it was a good design. It was a great project from start to finish and the chidlren really enjoyed it.
Well done everyone:)
Out popped a beautiful butterfly!
Date: 5th Apr 2022 @ 1:57pm
On Saturday morning, the butterflies started to come out of their cocoons!
All 5 tiny caterpillars have made it to become lovely painted lady butterflies. Miss Wilkinson and Miss Walker have released them into our school playground this morning.
Keep a close eye out at home, perhaps they will come and visit you!i8
The day the ducklings came to play
Date: 31st Mar 2022 @ 7:48pm
Today we had some very special visitors in Reception. Daisy and Luke, the ducklings, came into our class for the morning. They swam in our water tray and got very excited running around in circles. The children loved watching and listening to them tweeting. We were very sad that they had to go back to the farm tomorrow, so we spent the afternoon making them cards and pictures so that they wouldn't forget us.
