Class 2 - What have we been up to?
Design and Technology
Class 2 researched, designed and made Moon Buggies involving a simple electronic circuit. They had to follow a set of instructions making sure that all the different elements were cut accurately. There was a great amount of teamwork supporting each other in order to make a buggy that moved.
Design and Technology- Moveable vehicles
Using a range of tools to measure and cut
Maths- measuring and cutting accurately
English- following instructions and writing the method
PSHE - teamwork and communication
Bikeability
The children in Year 5 took an active part in Bikeability. They had to complete various assessments to show that they were competent riders before they were allowed to progress to riding on the road. Once on the roads, they learnt how to position their bikes correctly and how to signal safely to tell other road users what their intentions were. All the children passed all the assessments, and proudly received a badge and certificate at the Celebration Assembly.
PSHE - Road Safety
PE- staying active
Bird Feeder Workshop
Mr Harding from Cardinal Allen High School led a workshop creating bird feeders. The children had to follow instructions carefully. They used recycled bottles which initiated a conversation about how we can reuse lots of different waste items. After completing the bird feeders, the children then took them to our outdoor space to enhance the nature areas.
PSHE - Recycling and Teamwork
Science- Living things and their habitats
English- Following instructions
Road and Fire Safety
A representative from Lancashire Fire and Rescue service came to work with all children from Year 2 to Year 6. She discussed what to do in the event of a fire and how to exit the house safely. The children soon learn that they needed to use the back of the hand to check for heat as they approached a closed door. They were all able to demonstrate the "Stop, Drop and Roll" technique. Year 5 and 6 also discussed road safety and the laws relating to using high back booster seats.
PSHE- Fire and Road Safety
Toys through the Eras
The children spent some time looking a toys from different eras. They looked at the similarities and differences, and noted that since the start of the 1900s, dolls and action figures have always been popular.
History - Toys through the ages
A Victorian Kitchen
During this session, the children were taught all about the Traditional Christmas Pudding, how it was made and where all the ingredients come from. The children were surprised to find out that ginger had travelled the furthest.
D+T- Food technology
Geography- where the ingredients have come from
History - Christmas traditions
Visiting Father Christmas
We were all fortunate enough to visit Father Christmas. He explained what Victorian children would receive in their stockings and why they were significant.
History - Victorian Era
PSHE/ RE - thinking about the less fortunate
Cornucopias
The children were given a set of instructions to create a cornucopia to hang on their trees. They had to use their skills to make their decoration. Those that managed it got a little treat to take home.
Maths- 3d shapes and nets
Speaking and Listening- following instructions
Art and Design - collaging,
Glow Dodgeball
The children in Class 2 had a fantastic time playing Glow Dodgeball. They had a training session first to develop their skills and then went into a mini tournament between our 4 house teams.
PE- developing team work and ball skills
Advent Wreath Making - December 2021
The children in Class 2 created an Advent Wreath. We discussed the different symbolism and what they mean for us. This wreath will now be used in all our Prayer and Liturgies.
RE - Advent- preparing for Christmas
Witches and Wizards Disco
On Thursday 21st October, the children were invited to a Witches and Wizards Disco. They went on a trail to find lots of goodies in our school grounds, it was fantastic to see the older children taking care of the younger ones. They enjoyed lots of party games, dancing and food.
Witches and Wizards Disco
Witches and Wizards
The children had the opportunity to dress up as Witches and Wizards for the day. The lessons were themed around this, including reading parts of Harry Potter and completing spooky maths problems.
Daily Mile
We have reintroduced the Daily Mile to the children. Dependent on the weather, the children usually run 7 laps of the field during the afternoon breaktime. This week, we have timed the children to see how long it took them to run the mile. We will do the same after October half to see if individual fitness levels have improved.
Quidditch
All the children had a fantastic day learning all about Quidditch and playing the game. Throughout the day there were numerous opportunities to work in a team and develop certain skills.
PE- Teamwork and games
RE- Moses
Year 3 and 4 made these props to act out and describe the life of Moses.
RE - Significant people in the history of the Church
English- drama
The Lunchtime Library - September 2021
To encourage the love and joy of reading, we have introduced The Lunchtime Library which takes place every Tuesday and Friday lunchtime.
The library is set up outside in the playground, where children can borrow a book to share with a friend or read quietly by themselves. The older children, and members of staff, read stories to our younger children who are just starting out on their reading journey.
As you can see, the children are really enjoying using the library and we have had a very successful first week of being open!
School Council - September 2021
Well done to all the children who prepared their school council speeches. You all came up with some good ideas and it was a hard decision who to vote for.
Well done to the following children- George, Lilly- May, Anabelle, Lily, Alex and Emily.
Leavers Lunch - 20th July 2021
The year 6 children sat together with staff to eat a lovely lunch provided by our cook. We had the slide show of photos running, and it was great to reminisce with the children about their time at Saint Williams.
Year 6 Tree Top Trekking
The year 6 children enjoyed a trip to the lakes as their treat trip. They worked as a team to complete the course, as one of the boys said, "I couldn't have completed the last part without my friends."
Saint William's Ice Cream Parlour - Treat Trip 2021
All the children have been earning dojo points throughout the year. The winners were meant to be visiting a local ice cream parlour, unfortunately, due to covid, this had to be adapted. We set up our own ice cream parlour at school for the children to make their own. It was enjoyed by all!
Well done to all the children that were in the top 20 scorers.