The Romans have invaded!
In History, KS2 children are learning all about The Romans. At the beginning of term Dolphin Class was turned into a ‘museum’. The children got to explore a range of artefacts and research them. This got the children really engaged, wanting to know more and more about this time era.
Easter Celebrations
Dolphin Class have been practising their weaving skills while making their fantastic Easter cards. We have also been learning about the Easter Story and created Easter baskets. The children also took part in a competition where they had to decorate an egg. Well done Dolphin Class!
National Day of Reflection
On Tuesday 23rd March all the children at St Weonards Academy created a heart wreath and a reflection tree as part of National Reflection Day. The yellow heart wreath was created to remember all the people who have sadly lost their lives to the Coronavirus. The reflection tree allowed the children to reflect on the […]
British Science Week!
Last week we celebrated British Science Week at St Weonards Academy. We incorporated all areas of the curriculum into a fun filled week based on the theme ‘Innovating for the future’. The children engaged in a wide range of scientific experiments and entered two competitions. We even designed our very own inventions!
Forest School
During our Forest School sessions this half term we have been busy making leaf bowls, creating small world gardens, den building and making bird feeders. The children have been developing key skills including; their ability to work as a team, patience and determination. We have also discussed how we can protect the different animals/insects living […]
Super Sounds
Dolphin Class have been busy investigating sound this half term. The children have been on a sound walk around the school, created their own string telephones and made their very own straw whistles to investigate pitch. The children have all developed their vocabulary relating to sound and can now apply this knowledge when giving scientific […]
Olympian Visit
Today David Smith (an athlete who has completed in the Common Wealth Games) came to visit the children at St Weonard’s Primary School. David started the afternoon by telling the children about his journey to becoming an athlete and the importance of a balanced diet. The children then went outside to practise some key skills […]
Madley Environmental Centre
On Wednesday, Seahorse and Dolphin Class went to visit Madley Environmental Centre. The purpose of our trip was to take part in a workshop called ‘Trees for living.’ The children learnt about the different parts of a tree and their function. We also played a game where we had to find different coloured wool within […]
Our trip to Weston’s Farm
On Wednesday, Seahorse Class went to visit Weston’s Farm. During our visit, we tried some apple juice, went to visit the lambs and calves as well as seeing a very big bull called Renaldo. We even got to go on a tractor ride – it was very bumpy! Before travelling back to school the children […]
Forest School
All the children at St Weonards Primary School have been taking part in weekly Forest School sessions this half term. We have been engaging with a wide range of activities including making bird feeders, going on a scavenger hunt, building our own assault course and whittling. We also carefully cut back any long branches. We […]
