Whales on the playground

Today, we have measured out 5 different whales on the KS2 playground using a trundle wheel and some chalk. The chalk actually ran our twice for the largest whale (can you guess which whale this is?). Come and have a look and see if you can name each one.

 

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School Nurse Visit

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On Tuesday we were visited by the school nurse. She came to talk to us and show us how to wash our hands properly. Show your family at home how to wash their Patty Palms, Freddie Fingers and Tommy Thumbs.

Category: Ducklings

Physical development School Nurse

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Huff and Puff paintings

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We have been huffing and puffing, like the big bad wolf, to make some paintings.

Category: Ducklings

art Creative learning

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Three Little Pigs PE

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The Ducklings have enjoyed acting out the Three Little Pigs story through moving to classical music. Do you like their scary wolves? It was very heavy carrying all those bricks!

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Learning sign language

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Each week, one of our Key Stage Two pupils visits the Ducklings to teach the children sign language. We have been learning two new signs each week, building up a bank of important daily signs. Ask your child to see what they can teach you! 

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The Three Little Pigs

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This week we are learning all about the Three Little Pigs. We are thinking about the story sequence, making lots of strong houses for the pigs and ordering the houses. 

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Biographies

Last week we researched our favourite British musicians and artists. 

Who is your favourite musician? Why? What was the most interesting fact you found out about your musician/artist?

Category: Hawks

music writing hawks English History year5 year 6

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Original songs and covers

Last week we explored and explained our feelings when listening to songs. We used colour and musical elements to do this.

Research at home some more songs. Have a look to see if anyone has covered them.

Which version do you prefer? Explain your reasons for why.

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music hawks KS2 year5 year 6

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More Poppies!

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The Little Chicks and Ducklings have been using plastic bottles to make poppies to hang on garden fence as part of Remebrance Day.

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Creative learning Remembrance Day

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Making Remembrance Day Poppies

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The Ducklings used their funky fingers skills to make playdough poppies.

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Physical development Creative learning Remembrance Day

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Super Phonics!

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The Ducklings are using their knowledge of letters and sounds to begin to read simple words.

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reading ICT phonics

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Celebrating Diwali

Some of the children have enjoyed wearing traditional clothes as part of our Diwali celebrations.

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RE Understanding the World Celebrations

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