Welcome to class 6C at Allerton CE Primary School in Leeds. Here, under the careful guidance of Miss Coope, we will blog to the Big Wide World.
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For our third and final science lesson at Allerton High, we delved into the world of rocket science! We learnt about NASA and Space X and their missions to get to Mars; NASA would take over 2 years whereas Space X would take half a year because of the fuel stations they plan to send into orbit. After exploring rockets further, we then started to make our own vitamin C rocket.
Vitamin C tablets produce Carbon Dioxide – a gas which, when trapped, causes an explosion in the canister. With our safety goggles on, we worked in pairs and small groups to send our rockets into the ceiling (the bigger the dent, the better)!
We had a unique writing lesson this week where we made our own wildlife documentaries! These were based on our model text – a report all about rattlesnakes – and will help us to plan our own animal reports after the half term holiday. It is important to have a good understanding of the text to inform our own writing and so that we can magpie the features and structures we like. After making our sets and animals, we began to put our model text into action. Importantly, the narrator had to deliver their best David Attenborough impression!
What a special evening this was – coming back to school in our PJs to spend time with our Reception Buddies! Earlier in the week, we wrapped books as a surprise present for our buddies. On this festive evening, they got to open their gift and listen to us read to them. Let’s not forget the biscuits and hot chocolate we got to enjoy together!
This week, we have been making a noise against bullying! We have had lots of discussions about: how we can make a difference; how to put a stop to bullying; and what it is to be an upstander or a bystander. The children have been united in their desire to end bullying this week. On Thursday, we made signs and chants and took part in our picket, whilst Friday was Odd Socks Day. The children enjoyed themselves (in spite of the horrendous weather while we were outside chanting!)
Today, we had a visit from Vicky – a member of the Leeds United Foundation. She delivered a very important session covering important themes such as peer pressure, criminal responsibility, anti-social behaviour and social media. The children enjoyed the session and learnt some important lessons which may help them with their decision making in the future.
In our recent PSHE lesson, we learned about the influences that shape the three pillars of health: physical, mental and emotional. The class dived into groups and had thought-provoking discussions during three activities:
This lesson taught us to make informed choices that promote positive well-being.
Miss Coope
Remember those leaves we collected during our trip to Meanwood Valley Trail? They became the focus of our latest art lesson.
Class 6C’s young artists learned the art of observational drawing, focusing on line and shape to bring their leaf sketches to life on paper. It was a lesson in patience and precision but one of the biggest lessons learned was the power of perseverance. Through drafts and feedback, the children discovered that their drawings could evolve, becoming more accurate and confident with each attempt. They rated their drafts, reflecting on ways to enhance and refine their work.
It was incredible to witness them flourish as they transformed initial sketches into beautiful renditions of the leaves they’d collected. This art lesson was not just about creating beautiful sketches; it was about having a growth mindset and the belief that improvement comes with practice and dedication.
Keep those creative juices flowing!
Miss Coope
In our latest maths lesson, we dove headfirst into the world of place value. This is the system that helps us make sense of numbers by assigning values based on their position. For example, in the number 365, the ‘3’ represents hundreds, the ‘6’ stands for tens and the ‘5’ is the ones or units digit.
For this interactive maths lesson, the children solved puzzles, completed worksheets and played team games to help them grasp the concept of place value. Some students tackled maths puzzles and problems on big flip chart paper. These brain-teasers pushed their mathematical thinking, encouraging creative problem solving.
We are looking forward to more hands-on maths lessons in future.
Miss Coope
Our recent adventure to Seven Arches Aqueduct on Meanwood Valley Trail was an educational trip filled with fun and discovery. Armed with maps, we set off on the walk to the trail using our ACE Geographer map skills to help us.
Upon reaching the aqueduct, the children immersed themselves in nature by completing their activity sheet. They showcased their artistic talents by drawing scenery around them. They also collected leaves from trees they had identified through observation and took rubbings of them, capturing their intricate structure. Importantly, they gathered information about the history and significance of the aqueduct in preparation for our upcoming writing lessons.
It was a day filled with hands-on learning, teamwork and the joy of exploring the great outdoors.
Miss Coope
