DAaRT information
Published 07/09/23, by Kristen Hopwood
DAaRT info video and FAQs.
Y6 - KAHLO CLASS
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Read MoreWelcome to Y6!
Published 06/09/23, by Kristen HopwoodInformation about the first half term.
Read MoreDAaRT information
Published 01/09/23, by Kristen HopwoodInformation about the DAaRT programme.
Read MoreFarewell Hawking Class!
Published 26/07/23, by Mel HarrisWell, we made to the Summer Holidays and I just wanted to say thank you to the best class I've ever taught (probably!)
We've had some great times together and you all worked really hard for me.
Thank you for your lovely gifts and cards - they were amazing!
Read MorePartake History's Egyptian Day.
Published 19/07/23, by Mel HarrisWe've had another wonderful day with Mr Adby from Partake History - this time enriching our knowledge of the Ancient Egyptians.
We began our day recapping some of the facts and information that we have learnt over the course of our topic, with Mr Adby adding more detail. After that we looked at some replica artefacts including statuettes, miniature canopic jars and amulets.
After break, we explored some of the spices used by the Ancient Egyptians. These included spices that we recognise today such as coriander seeds, cinnamon and cumin seeds and also older spices - frankincense and myrrh. Then Mr Adby used Olivia as a model to demonstrate what the Egyptians used for make-up. We found out something new: the make-up wasn't used for appearance but to protect their faces from the sun!
Read MoreTransition day in Y6
Published 29/06/23, by Kristen HopwoodFind out all about our day in Year 6!
Read MoreAwful Egyptians
Published 19/06/23, by Mel HarrisWelcome back to the final term of the academic year.
This half term our topic is Awful Egyptians. As part of this topic, we will be looking at the following questions:
- Who were the Ancient Egyptians and when did they live?
- What discovery did Howard Carter make and how did that teach us about the Ancient Egyptians?
- How did different groups contribute to the achievements of Ancient Egyptian society?
- Who were some of the most famous pharaohs in Ancient Egypt? What did we learn from them?
- How did the Ancient Egyptians prepare bodies for the afterlife?
- What did the Ancient Egyptians believe about life after death?
- How did the Ancient Egyptians contribute to our lives today?
As part of this, I have booked Partake History to do an Egyptian Day for us. They will be visiting us on Friday 14th July. During this day the children will:
- Re-create the scents and aromas of Ancient Egypt
- Investigate and handle artefacts used in mummification
- Discover the clothing and makeup of an Egyptian princess
- Dress up and take part in a stunning and atmospheric ‘burial ceremony’ where the story unfolds through the use of costume, narration, mime, music, dance and drama
In order to contribute towards the cost of the visit, the cost to you will be £12. Please pay the £12 on Eduspot (link below) by Wednesday 12th July.
https://login.eduspot.co.uk/public/portal/parent/?app=schoolmoney&source=website&version=20190314
If your child would like to come to school dressed as an Ancient Egyptian they are more than welcome to but there is no pressure.
Read MoreHappy May Bank Holiday!
Published 26/05/23, by Mel HarrisCongratulations!
We've made it to half term, and the sun has come out in time for us all to enjoy a well-earned rest.
Hawking Class have had a busy term and have learned lots about farming - both here in the UK and around Keyworth and wider afield in South America and the United States.
Next term, our topic focus turns to Ancient Egypt and the "Awful Egyptians" for History. In Science, we will be looking at "Animals Including Humans" - a Biology topic which focusses on the human life cycle (please see my last blog about JIGSAW for more information on the content that we will be covering). More information about other curriculum areas will be in my next blog at the start of Summer 2.
Swimming has now finished so the children will need PE kits as usual on Mondays, but now also on Thursdays. Can I please remind you that a PE kit is a complete change of clothing. We are now in the Summer Term, and for health and hygiene reasons, the children will not be allowed to participate in PE lessons unless they have a kit (T-shirt and shorts - no strappy tops please) to change into.
Read MoreJigsaw coverage after half-term summer 2
Published 22/05/23, by Mel HarrisImportant information for jigsaw after half term.
Read MoreHappy Friday!
Published 12/05/23, by Mel HarrisWell done for getting to Friday.
Hawking Class have had a busy week this week. We've spent time pouring over Ordnance Survey Maps of the area around Keyworth, searching for farms as part of our Farming Topic. We found lots! Then we looked at the topography to try and work out what type of farms they were. Ask your child about pastoral farming, arable farming and mixed farming: they know lots!
In Science, we've looked at the terms soluble and insoluble and experimented with solids and water to find out which were solids soluble and which weren't. Ask your children which solids dissolved and which didn't.
Read MoreFarm, Sow and Grow!
Published 20/04/23, by Mel HarrisWelcome Back!
I hope you all had a restful Easter with plenty of chocolate to eat.
This term's topic is Farm, Sow and Grow and a Curriculum Map is attached to this Blog so that you can see what we are covering in more detail.
As part of this topic, we will be working in the school garden area, digging over the planting beds and planting a variety of vegetables which we are hoping to use for our DT project (to design and make our own soup).
Every week, we will also be looking at where our food comes from. To support with this could you please bring in one piece of food packaging every Monday. We will be marking this on our world map.
What is our class text for this half-term?
This half term we will be reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Feel free to purchase a copy if you are able to.
Read MoreHappy Easter!
Published 31/03/23, by Mel HarrisWell, we've made it!
Hawking class have worked incredibly hard this half term and have accomplished a lot.
In History, we continued to explore the Tudors, focussing on Henry VIII, his six wives and his "Great Matter". The children have considered whether or not Henry was a 'bad king' and looked in depth at both him and Anne Boleyn through our Vipers work. They also finally finished their DT project which was begun last half term: Hawking Street!
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