This week in year 6, we have been practising multiplying fractions with whole numbers. We have also applied our knowledge of multiplying fractions to reasoning and problem-solving questions. In English, we have been analysing recount texts and have planned dour own recount based on the...
In Geography, we have been using the globes, atlases and Google Earth to explore which countries are above, on or below the Equator. We have been thinking about the climate of the different places depending upon where they are in the world. We have also...
In year 6 this week we have been honing our arithmetic skills. We have been learning how to use the expanded method of short division to help us when we move onto long division. In art we have continued to develop our drawing skills, copying...
This week in geography, we have been researching the 7 continents. We found interesting facts about each continent including how many countries the continents have, key physical features and famous landmarks. We presented our findings to the class then used our research to write fact...
This week the children have been exploring the United Kingdom. They have learnt which countries make up the United Kingdom and located these on a map. They then matched the capital cities to the correct country. [gallery ids="17109,17110,17111,17112,17113,17114,17115,17116,17117"] ...
In Year 6 we have been learning how to read symbols on Ordnance Survey maps. We identified the symbols on our own map of Dagenham. We have also learned about how a compass is used and the cardinal directions - North, East, South and West,...
In Geography, we used the Beebots and mats to practise giving instructions using directional language. ...
This week Reception have been learning about India. They found out some interesting facts about India’s landmarks, festivals, animals and music. They had fun exploring the dressing up box and learning how traditional clothes are worn. ...
This week, we have been learning about the ancient civilisations of the Shang Dynasty, The Indus Valley and Ancient Sumer. We were researching where the civilisation settled and why, as well as investigating the inventions and technology that they created. We have also been using...
In Year 2 this week, we used a compass for the first time and located North, South, East and West. We all went outside and after learning the different directions and how the compass works, we answered some questions on where things were located. [gallery ess_grid_gal="alexandra-sidebar"...