Park Grove Primary Academy » 2016 » May

Circumference of a circle…

On Tuesday morning we used the formula: pie x diameter to calculate the circumference of different circles. I was really impressed with how some children became teachers to help other children who were initially struggling with this concept!

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class8

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Spelling

The spellings this week is the sound ‘air’ and the alternate ways to spell the same sound.

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class2

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Singing picnic

The Reception children had a fantastic singing picnic. They sang their way round the school field and finished with a picnic lunch outside in the sunshine. What a great day!

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class2

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Calculating area

We had a fun and practical maths session on area earlier this week when we investigated how to calculate the area of triangles and parallelograms

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class7

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Science experiment

Today the children discussed what a plant needs to grow. They watched a video which explained how a seed starts its roots and spouts through the soil. Then they set up an experiment to see which conditions a plant grows best in. They planted seeds in a cupboard, some on a window...

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class2

Sing up Class 7!

We had a wonderful, energetic singing assembly this week. We’ve finished learning the song ‘Reach’ and loved joining in with the rest of the school on all of the actions!

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class7

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More science tests!

The children have continued their learning about liquids, solids and gases. This week they looked at the processes of melting and solidification. They set up a simple comparative test involving different liquids in groups. They decided to put a variety of liquids in the freezer...

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class6

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Guided Reading

Class 6 are such fantastic readers and have made lots of progress this year. We enjoy our Reciprocal Reading discussions and everyone loves to be ‘The Big Boss’!

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class6

Writing play scripts

On Tuesdsay we began planning a play script. We have been looking at the Greek myth called Pandora’s box. We are now converting this into a play script and adding lots of stage directions!

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class5

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Library time

We visit the library each week to take out new books to read both at home and at school! Reading gives us the opportunity to learn new vocabulary and the children always enjoy a story at the end of the school day!

Posted On 10 May 2016

, By class4

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Day

Circumference of a circle…

Spelling

Singing picnic

Calculating area

Science experiment

Sing up Class 7!

More science tests!

Guided Reading

Writing play scripts

Library time

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