As part of our sculpture topic, we have been thinking about our memories of St. Wilfrid’s. We created a mind map of memories, then used cut out shapes to represent them. The children carefully placed their shapes /memories to make an assemblage.
Today, we have been finding out what happens to our shadows over the course of the day.
The children planned their investigation, and then went outside to draw and measure their shadows every hour. We will use the data to draw graphs and write a conclusion.
We have started a new art unit, Sculpture and 3D: Making Memories.
In the first lesson, we talked about what sculpture is, and then we looked at some examples.
The children brought some small items from home to create their own sculptures to represent themselves in some way.
We all enjoyed the smoothie bikes with the lady from Tayler Shaw today.
Everyone had a turn on the bike to blend the fruit to make the smoothie, while the other children did some physical exercises (star jumps, burpees, press-ups etc).
There was a fruit and yoghurt smoothie, and a just fruit option. After the children had cycled, and the smoothie was blended, we all had the chance to taste them.
Hopefully, the children will be inspired to create their own smoothies at home.
Everyone enjoyed planning, setting up and running the fundraiser this afternoon. There were lots of creative ideas. We had raffles, face painting, book sale, toy sale, bake sales and lucky dips! We raised £265.14!. Well done to everyone!
A coach from Yorkshire Cricket Board came to school today. She led an assembly and told us how we can join Dynamos Cricket at any local club including Millhouses Works Cricket Club.
Then we had a fun session in the Sports Hall, which everyone enjoyed.
We have been finding out about Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. Darwin studied finches on the Galapagus Islands. He discovered that the birds’ beaks varied depending on the food available.
We carried out our own investigation – Which is the best beak? We used chopsticks, scissors, tweezers and spoons as beaks to pick up ‘food’ such as beads, pasta, rice, rubber bands and paperclips.
We feel lucky to have had such fantastic visitors for Science Week.
On Monday, Mrs Furness told us all about her job working for FE Mottram using scrap titanium to make ferrrotitanium for the steel industry.
Then Dr Page talked about his role as a GP and developing a screening service for lung cancer. He brought in lots of medical gadgets for us to explore. He challenged us to think of something which doesn’t involve Science. We couldn’t!
Mr Corcoran talked about his job in technology with Summit Media. He uses google to connect shops to customers.
Mr Wade talked about his job developing engineering simulation software which is used by big companies such as Nestle, Volvo and Airbus to develop their products.
Mrs Harrington talked about the role of ICT in caring for people who are in hospital.
We have all really enjoyed celebrating and sharing books today.
We started with Book PR – everyone shared their favourite book from home.
Then we decorated our class door as a book cover. We chose the book, Once by Morris Gleitzman. We have all loved reading the book, and we are now reading the sequel, Then.
This afternoon, we built our own ‘reading zones’ using tables, chairs, blankets and cushions. then had a story time.
It is fantastic to see the children’s enthusiasm for reading!
CALLING ALL YOUNG ST WILFRIDS ARTISTS!
St Wilfrid’s has registered once again with the annual Art competition organised by the Abbeydale Rotary Club.
We have not had many entries yet, and there is still time to enter if you would like to! A certificate is awarded for each piece of work put on display. The winner of each category will have their name inscribed on a silver salver, which will be sent to school to be exhibited until the following year.
Please give in your piece of work by MONDAY 4TH MARCH if you want to enter, by giving it to your teacher or Ms Devitt.
THE ARTWORK MUST BE ON AN A4 PIECE OF PAPER, (NO LARGER OR SMALLER) AND WITH YOUR NAME AND YEAR GROUP WRITTEN ON THE BACK.
We can make entries in the following categories to the competition:
PAINTINGS:
Key stage 1: We can enter 10 paintings from classes up to up to Year 2
Key stage 2: We can enter 10 paintings from Years 3-6
MIXED MEDIA – UP TO KEY STAGE 2 = 10 PIECES
DRAWING – UP TO KEY STAGE 2 = 10 PIECES
There will be an exhibition of the successful work on the 26th April (10am – 7pm) and 27th April (10am- 3 pm), at the Central United Reformed Church Norfolk Street Sheffield S1 2JB.
We can not wait to see your beautiful pictures!
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