Carnival Dance
We pulled together all our learning to link our sequences together this week. We used Samba moves, the Rio skyline and our knowledge of space, level, pattern and developing a motif to choreograph our final dance routines. We gave strong feedback an [gallery...
Our dance performances
We were able to describe and evaluate our dance performances today after rehearsing to make sure we were excellent dancers. Inspired by the Rio de Janeiro skyline, we used levels and joining movements to create our sequences as part of our carnival dance. We tried to...
Mathsbot…
We are using Mathsbot to generate and answer Year 6 arithmetic questions. It has all the answers too so we can learn from our errors. mathsbot.com/primary/ks2
Carnival Lesson 3
We used a motif and choreographed it into a sequence. Next we co-operated in groups of 4 to change level and use the space. We performed with high energy.
Carnival Lesson 2
We used our bodies to perform technical movements with control and rhythm. We gave feedback on who created movements showing expression, creativity and energy.
Ancient Greek – Archaic Period
Whist the landowners and farm labourers tended to their work, the oligarchs ruled. The farmers were asked, what does it feel like to be ruled by this oligarchy? How does it affect you? We complained about issues such as: not having enough land to farm, not enough...
We created movements selecting and applying Samba choreography into a routine as a class.
We aimed to use our bodies to perform technical movements with control and rhythm with communication, problem solving and self motivation.
Year 6 Trip to Crucial Crew
Additional photos from our LifeWise Centre day.
Likewise Centre Day
The Blitz…
We acted out the impact of The Blitz which helped us remember important dates as well as our key vocabulary. Can you spot the evacuees on the train waving goodbye to their loved ones? Devastating bombings caused schools to close and people sheltering in air raid...
Elf Run
We put our fitness to good use in our PE session today by completing laps of the muga to raise money for Barnsley Hospice.
Counter tension
Using a range of balances and movement- focusing on counter tension .
Expressive Rhythms
We enjoyed hearing, learning and performing the rhythm in our music lesson.
School Day by Lesley Gibbs
We enjoyed learning, rehearsing and acting out this Autumn favourite.
Book and a Blanket
We enjoyed welcoming families back to school this week for "Book and a Blanket" bedtime story time in our fabulous library.
What is Propaganda?
We discussed colours and messages in the artwork thinking about the meaning of the slogan and what might be being left out. After we completed our independent task, we shared our learning with the rest of the class. [gallery type="rectangular"...
Dodgeball Lesson 4
We officiated each game and evaluated our performance. We communicated and worked with integrity. Something we are going to try to improve on is catching the ball and attacking. Also we want to try to improve our retreat after an attack. [gallery type="rectangular"...
Shakespeare
Our class reading ambassador is reading aloud to inform us about this famous playwright.