In Geography, Year Two have been learning all about the continents and oceans of the world. They have used an atlas, labelled maps and learned why the climate changes in different parts of the world. To begin, the children learned that there are seven continents in the world and that the UK is par
This week in Reception, we have been immersed in the enchanting story of Jack and the Beanstalk. The children have enjoyed collaborating to create a vibrant class story map, outlining the key events and characters of the tale. Our role play area has been transformed into a magical castle, where the
This week in geography, the boys and girls looked at the counties within the UK. The children discussed where different counties were and how they are grouped. They then focused on identifying the county our school is in – Tyne and Wear – which they labelled on their maps. Next, they explored the
Year 4 have enjoyed an in depth and extensive study of mountains this term in Geography, both in their formation and their uses. To finish off our topic, we took a trip to the hilliest park we could find – Wharton Park in Durham – our version of a mini-mountain! After last year’s wet and windy day
In Geography, the boys and girls have been learning about rural and urban areas. They began by exploring what these terms mean and identifying rural and urban areas from photographs. They then enjoyed comparing maps of Harlow Green over the years and concluded that it has changed from a rural area
This term in Computing, Year Two have been learning how to represent data using pictograms. First, the boys and girls learnt how to create a tally. They found out that a tally chart was a useful way to collect data quickly and accurately. After that, the children tried making pictograms to represent
This week, Year 5 have been learning about the different climates and biomes experienced across Earth. Earlier this week, the children were introduced to the six different climates across the globe. Using different colours, the children identified where you would find polar, temperate, arid, medit
This week, we learnt about the Chinese Lunar New Year festival, a vibrant celebration filled with rich traditions and fun activities. Our journey began with exploring authentic Chinese cuisine; we had the delightful experience of eating noodles, spring rolls, prawn crackers, and fortune cookies usin
In Geography, Year Two have been learning all about life in rural Uganda. They have compared their lives to children living in this part of world, identifying similarities and differences at home and in school. To begin, the children learned about rural and urban areas. They sorted pictures to show
Year 4 have enjoyed the start of their Geography topic this half term, all about mountains. To begin with, we have learned about how the structure of the Earth affects its features. Using pieces of paper, they demonstrated how the Earth’s tectonic plates can move in different ways to create mounta
