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Maths, maths and more maths!

 in Class Two / Maths by

We have been learning to count forwards and backwards from 1-100 over the past couple of weeks. We have also been learning the value of tens and ones of each number using lots of different practical materials to help us!

Here are some pictures of us playing games and learning our numbers to 100.

KS1 Christmas Party!

 in Class One / Class Three by

Class 1 and 2 enjoyed their Christmas party on Monday. They played lots of different games and enjoyed spending time with their friends.

Class 4’s Cuddly Creations: From Design to Stitch

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Our budding young designers in Class 4 have been hard at work recently bringing their imaginative ideas to life! Our task has been to create a small stuffed toy – following a rigorous design process, the students meticulously planned their stuffed toys, considering factors like size, shape, and color.

Once the designs were finalized, it was time to get stitching! Armed with needles and thread, the children carefully constructed their toys using the blanket stitch technique. This traditional stitching method not only strengthens the toy but also develops essential skills like patience and resilience – it’s not easy!

To gain valuable feedback from their target audience, students in year 6 spent an afternoon showing their creations to their nursey buddies. We’re incredibly proud of our young designers and their amazing creations!

The Fleece Force!

 in Class One / Class Two / Music / Whole School by

Reception, Year 1 and 2 did an amazing performance for our nativity this year, The Fleece Force! They all put so much effort and determination into their performance, after many hours of rehearsals, really did pay off! Well done Class 1 and 2. Thank you to everyone who supported the nativity, this could not happen without you! Merry Christmas.

Class Three’s Christingles!

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We had a fantastic afternoon learning all about the different parts of a Christingle and what these represent including the lit candle representing Jesus as the ‘Light of the World’. We used our team work skills to help each other and worked brilliantly. Great job Class Three and thank you to the adults for providing the oranges and candles.

Stone Age artists

 in Art / Class Three by

Class 3’s art topic this term has been cave paintings. We began by exploring cave painting and their importance for archaeologists. We looked at examples of cave paintings and identified the topics they showed and used these as a guide for our own sketches. We then moved on to using oil pastels and charcoal on sandpaper to experience drawing o rough surfaces. We also created stencils and created our own version of La Cueva de las Manos. Following this, we explored making different shades of brown and painted on uneven 3D surfaces using this. Finally, we created our own cave in the hall and created joint masterpieces!

Here are some examples of our learning journey.

Splendid stone circles!

 in Class Three / History by

Class 3 had a fabulous afternoon using our knowledge of stone circles to build our own Stonehenge from biscuits. We looked at the structure and layout of Stonehenge and used this as a guide for our models. We learnt lots of interesting facts about the stones and completed a fact card to accompany our models. As well as enhancing our knowledge there was lots of problem solving and teamwork displayed.

Movie Night

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Last week we had our very first ‘Film Night’ at Levens CE School.  It was brilliant!

We came back to school when it was very dark in our pjs and onesies with our teddies, blankies and pillows to enjoy just one of the fabulous Christmas films on show at Levens Cinema!  During the performances we ate hot dogs and popcorn.  It was such a lovely night and we are already planning next year’s event!

Exploring the World of Square and Cube Numbers

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In Class 4, we’ve been embarking on an exciting mathematical journey, delving into the fascinating world of square and cube numbers. We’ve been using multi-link cubes to help us visualize and understand these special numbers.

A square number is a number multiplied by itself. For example, 4 is a square number because it’s 2 multiplied by 2 (2 x 2 = 4). We can represent square numbers visually using our multi-link cubes by arranging them in a square formation.

A cube number is a number multiplied by itself three times. For instance, 8 is a cube number because it’s 2 multiplied by 2 multiplied by 2 (2 x 2 x 2 = 8). We can visualize cube numbers by building 3D cubes with our multi-link cubes.

While square and cube numbers are related, they also have distinct characteristics. Square numbers result in 2D arrays (squares), whereas cube numbers form 3D arrays (cubes). Some very astute pupils also noticed that you can go further and multiply a number by itself four times over (eg. 2x2x2x2=16) but you would need another way of representing this (a fourth dimension!)

By exploring these concepts hands-on with our multi-link cubes, we’ve gained a much deeper understanding of square and cube numbers. We’ve also developed our problem-solving skills and learned to think critically about mathematical patterns.