Y4 Writing Activities
Last week, Y4 began their new setting description unit with a very unusual surprise! After dinner, they returned to their classroom to discover that it had been transformed into a crime scene. They searched for clues about Lizard Street, the setting of their class novel, ‘Krindlekrax’. They discovered buzzing streetlamps, flickering shadows and crooked houses, […]
Geography in Y6
In Geography, Year 6 have been learning about the different biomes found across the world. The children used maps to identify and locate a range of different biomes, developing their understanding of where they can be found around the Earth. They then explored the key features and characteristics of each biome, considering how they differ […]
Y6 Text Mapping
In English, Year 6 have been working on familiarising themselves with a new text through text mapping. The children created actions to help them remember some of the key words, phrases and punctuation from the text. They then used these ideas to create their own text maps, helping them to understand and remember the structure […]
Scientific Diagrams in Y6
This week in Science, Y6 have been learning about how the heart pumps blood around the body. The children have created some fantastic diagrams to demonstrate how blood travels around the body, as well as exploring how and why it becomes oxygenated and deoxygenated as it moves between the heart, lungs and the rest of […]
Artwork in Y4
This week in Art, Y4 have been learning how early humans used charcoal to create cave paintings, as well as exploring the different ways charcoal can be used to create artwork. The children experimented with different types of lines, tones and shading, discovering how changing the pressure and movement of the charcoal can create a […]
Y6 House Captains and Student Council
We are delighted to announce the Class of 2027 as our new House and Vice-Captains at Sandhill. Josh and Poppy are representing Amber House, Penelope and Ellie-Mae are representing Jade House, Rehan and Ella are representing Ruby House, and Keira and Emma are representing Sapphire House. We are also pleased to announce that Arminas, Summer […]
Geography in Y6
Recently in Geography, Year 6 have been using atlases to identify and locate some of the different countries that make up the continent of Africa. The children then labelled a map of Africa with the names of some of the countries they had identified, helping to develop their geographical knowledge and map-reading skills. Well done, […]
RE in Y3
On Monday, Y3 stepped into the shoes of Jesus’ disciples and became a brilliant troupe of actors and actresses! The children explored how the disciples might have walked, talked and felt during their incredible journey, using drama to bring their learning to life. The ideas they shared were fantastic, and their enthusiasm and creativity were […]
Art Study in Y6
This week in Art, Year 6 have been studying a range of African masks. The children looked closely at each mask, then described and evaluated what they could see. They considered the features, patterns and designs of the masks, developing their understanding and using their observations to inspire their own ideas. Their findings will help […]
History in Y6
This week in History, Year 6 have been learning about the Kingdom of Benin, identifying key events and exploring how they fit into the wider timeline of history. Working independently or in small groups, the children identified important events from the Kingdom of Benin and placed them in chronological order on a timeline. They then […]
