On Thursday, Year 2 have really enjoyed their Art lesson.
The children are learning all about Aboriginal Art this half term. Today, they were creating paintings using the Aboriginal dot design.
Maths
This week Year 4 have worked with 2d shapes, looking for lines of symmetry. We used mirrors to help check the reflection, identify the lines of symmetry and we attempted to draw the reflection. We did a fantastic job!
History
Our topic this half term is the Mayan’s. We looked at their existence and development by arranging a time line. We did this in groups to support each other.
Spellings & Computing
Year 4 have been exploring a new way to complete our spellings this year (electronically). We have had a few hiccups over the last few weeks but we have finally cracked it! The children were very impressed and excited at using a QR code to access spellings this week. Well done Year 4! Keep working hard on your spellings and let’s see if we can get more children achieving 10/10. Remember you can find your spellings in your google classroom.
Computing
On Monday afternoon, Year 2 enjoyed their weekly Computing lesson. The children were learning how to log in successfully onto the laptops and they were shown how to access stanhopeprimary.com. Everyone worked hard throughout the lesson.
Maths
On Friday morning, the children in Year 2 were practising their quick fire addition skills. They love playing this game on Hit the Button. The children want to beat Miss Haygarth’s score of 39.
You can find this game and lots of other Maths games to play using the link below.
National Fitness Day
On Wednesday 23 September 2020, the rain did not stop Stanhope Primary celebrating National Fitness Day. The day not only brought the nation together, but also our school to remind us why it’s good to move, highlighting the role that physical activity plays in helping us lead healthier, happier lives both physically and mentally.
Reception – look at us keeping fit by dancing our socks off!
Year 1 had fun keeping fit with Jump Start Jonny today. They all whipped up their workout and stretched their muscles.
Year 2 completed 10 star jumps, 10 hops, 10 jumps and 10 laps of the MUGA.
Year 3 did a mini fitness class consisting of 10 x star jumps, 10 x squats, 10 seconds running on the spot and 10 seconds arm circles.
Year 4 thoroughly enjoyed participating on star jumps, side steps, high knee jogging on the spot and playing the bean game. Unfortunately, the weather was against us most of the day which led to a change in plans but we managed to get outside for a short time with a little drizzle. We had great fun.
Year 5 completed 10 minutes of a fitness routine designed for children. They did stretches, cardio exercises and strengthening exercises.
Year 6 got competitive and challenged each other on speed and agility, making fitness fun.
Year 6 and Year 2 also had a fun fitness PE lesson with Miss Conway in the hall, the music was loud and there were lots of red faces 🙂
All of our children finished their lunchtime by doing a Yoga Breathing exercise. This helped our children to be calm and ready for their afternoon of learning.
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Fantastic effort everyone!
Miss Coils x
Year 4 began their new Science topic this week; Circuits & Conductors.
We discussed what a complete circuit is, the different types of electricity (static and current) as well as investigating different set ups with a range of components (exploring if they would or would not work).
Great enthusiasm and excitement from our pupils today.
Challenge: Would this circuit work? Explain why/ why not.
Year 4 had great fun this week, learning the basic skills of hockey.
Can you remember what a push pass is?
These are numbers for adult and children services relating to mental health and learning disabilities. These are Freephone numbers and available 24/7.
National Fitness Day encourages the nation to celebrate the fun of fitness and physical activity across the UK and will take place on Wednesday 23rd September 2020.
The day brings the nation together to remind us why it’s good to move, highlighting the role that physical activity plays in helping us lead healthier, happier lives both physically and mentally.
Why is National Fitness Day so important?
We want to inspire our children and families to move a bit more and better understand the benefits of an active lifestyle. It is not only proven to improve our physical health, it also has an incredible effect on our mental health, our confidence, and our social connections.
In 2020 we want to demonstrate the inclusive power physical activity can have by celebrating how ‘Fitness Unites Us’.
