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Walt: observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled
This afternoon, the children have been measuring the time it takes for chocolate to melt at different temperatures. We discovered the higher the temperature, the quicker the chocolate melted. Lots of resilience needed this afternoon. 🍫

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This morning, we had the brilliant author and illustrator of the Unipiggle books- Hannah Shaw in school delivering an assembly. The children learnt all about how she created her characters then took part in a draw-along.

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On Wednesday, the children attended the Middle School to take part in an olympics themed event. Great fun was had by all. ☺️

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For our Stunning Start this topic, we have been thinking about our transition to Middle School. The children did these fantastic sketches of themselves in their new uniform 🤩

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What a fantastic talk we had about the 80th anniversary of D Day. The children were captivated.

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Yesterday, as part of our British Values work, we were looking at the Pride of Britain. We discussed what the winners of this award needed to show and then the children created posters about courage.

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WALT: write a nonsense poem
The children have been looking at the poem ‘The Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carroll this week and thinking about nonsense words. This morning they had an opportunity to write their own poems using nonsense words.

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Wow! What an amazing performance! The children have made us all so proud with their efforts in the show this week. A massive thank you to everyone who helped with costumes, learning lines, collecting from rehearsals, making teas and coffees and everything else.

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WALT: demonstrate and explain the process of digestion
We have had a great afternoon today exploring the process of digestion. Using a scientific model/demonstration, we looked at how food is broken down, travels through the different digestive organs and then finally how faeces are formed.

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This afternoon the children have had a great time making and eating a variety of food from around the world to link in with our topic Incredible, Edible Earth. They made guacamole, potato cakes and pizza. It was a great success. ☺️👌

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Today the children have been learning about their digestive system. They have been learning about the different organs and their role within the process of digestion.

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WALT: use communication skills to work as a team
This morning the children were using their communication and teamwork skills to play team games of noughts and crosses and rock, paper, scissors.

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Yesterday the children learnt all about batteries as part of our sustainability drive. The children learnt about the different components of a battery, the dangers of throwing batteries in the bin and the importance of recycling.

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Exciting morning on the zipline and problem solving 😄

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Lots of excited children ready for Malvern.🥳🤩

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Year 4 had a very informative visit from HSBC this afternoon. We learnt lots of useful information about money and online safety.

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What a fabulous day we had yesterday at Bishops Wood! The children enjoyed being Vikings for the day and taking part in a variety of different activities. They built dens, made amulets, spun wool, and made clay pots.

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WALT: experiment in the style of Grayson Perry

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The children had great fun at Stressbox this afternoon. ☺️

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WALT: read and explore vocabulary
Some lovely joint reading today from Class 4NB. We are enjoying our story How to Train Your Dragon.

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WALT: create classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things

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I think we have a future rock and roll star amongst us! 🤩🥁👨‍🎤

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A fantastic afternoon with Kiddiminster College students who came into school and performed a mini gig for us. The children then got some hands on experiences with the instruments. 🤘🎸🎶🎤

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WALT: make a sculpture
This afternoon, the children have started to make their clay dragons. They used their plans from last week to tweak and adapt their models. We think they’ll look brilliant once they’re completed. 👌

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For our Marvellous Middle, the children researched Viking shields and then redesigned their own. They thought about the colours Vikings used, the pattern and also added runes.

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Today the children have been learning about the UNCRC. They looked at the different articles written within the agreement and discussed which they thought were the most important.

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WALT: experiment in the style of Jeff Koons
The children have been studying the work of Jeff Koons in their art lessons. Today, they explored building a sculpture of a dragon and then drew a plan from their experiments.

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Walt: create sequences which include a change of direction and equipment

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WALT: use a classification key to identify invertebrates

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WALT: combine passing and dribbling to create shooting opportunities

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WALT: develop sequences which involve a change of level and the use of apparatus
This morning the children have been working hard developing sequences in gymnastics that involve a change of level. They have explored doing movements on the mats and also on the benches.

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Artefact investigation- Viking Poo
This afternoon, the children were being historians and investigating a historical artefact- Viking poo! They dissected the poo to discover what the Vikings ate. Here are some of our discoveries…

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WALT: recognise key events in the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
This morning the children have been learning about the impact Brunel had on modern day society. They learnt about many of his engineering feats including the Great Western railway line, the Thames Tunnel and the SS Great Britain. The children then had a go at engineering a bridge made of paper and competing to see how much weight it could hold. What a super morning. 😄

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WALT: work cooperatively together as a team
This afternoon the children became mountain rescue volunteers and worked together to ‘rescue’ their team mate and help them safely across the hazards on the ‘mountain’.

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Thank you to everyone who came along to our Fabulous finale event this afternoon. What amazing river models you have made! We can’t wait to show you the finished products once the children have painted them next week.

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WALT: create an effective team by working collaboratively and cooperatively
The children had great fun this morning working together to create pictures where they were only allowed to hold onto the end of a piece of string. Can you see the 🏠 and 🚗?

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WALT: recognise that a switch open and closes a circuit
The children learnt about different switches in science today. They used this knowledge to then make some of their own switches and tested them in a simple series circuit.

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WALT: make a product
The children have completed the next stage of their water themed toys by cutting dowel to the correct length using a junior hacksaw.

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WALT: create an effective team by working collaboratively and cooperatively

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This afternoon we took a walk around Alvechurch looking at the different waterways (canal and the River Arrow) and did some litter-picking along the route.

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We have started to learn a new song ready for the Alvechurch Village Christmas Lights switch on which is taking place on Saturday 2nd December. It would be great to see you there.

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WALT: construct a simple series circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts
This afternoon we have been building simple series circuits using a range of different electrical components including lightbulbs, buzzers and cells.

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The children have started Anti Bullying Week by wearing some beautiful brightly coloured socks and by also making a pledge discussing what they will do if they witness bullying happening.

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WALT: demonstrate cooperation and responsibility

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The children started a new topic in PE today- OAA. The children were tasked with working together to get their entire team across the ‘lava’ using only 2 pieces of equipment.

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This afternoon the children were tasked with creating a raft which would float and support the weight of a (imaginary) person (glue stick). The children worked together and came up with some fantastic designs and had many successes. What a fantastic day!

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The children have been introduced to our new topic ‘Feel the Flow’ today. They have been learning all about flooding including the causes, the consequences and how we can help. The children saw how deforestation can lead to flooding and how afforestation can help prevent flooding.

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WALT: find patterns in the pitch of a sound and features of the object that produced it
The children made musical instruments using junk modelling and thought about how to make loud and quiet sounds on their instruments as well as high and low sounds.

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This afternoon we have been exploring which materials provide the best soundproofing properties. We were testing how well the materials insulated our ears against a sound and also how comfortable they were.

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Today, in Science, we explored how sounds travel. The children enjoyed making string telephones.

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Here are some of our finished pictures. The children are excited to show you their finished pieces during Parent’s Evening next week.

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Today, the children have been busy sketching their soldiers in the style of Kelvin Okafor. Watch this space for some of our finished masterpieces!

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Today we visited the library and explored all the different areas. We learnt about how many books we can take out at once and the importance of looking after our library books. If you haven’t got a library card, visit the library today to join up!

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Today the children have been learning how to ask and answer how old they are.

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The children thoroughly enjoyed exploring different 1940s games this afternoon.

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A diary entry of an evacuee.

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4NB evacuees

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4NB evacuees

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4NB Evacuees

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The children have been creating some WW2 inspired dances

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WALT: experiment in the style of Kelvin Okafor

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WALT: explore the experiences of evacuees in WWII