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Term 4 - Amazing Amazon

Term 4 has been a very busy time for Kestrel Class. Through the eyes of explorers and activists, they have been looking at the physical geography of the Amazon basin and the impact of humans on the delicate biomes that it contains.

Ask them about the different companies that contribute to the changes in the rainforest and what we can do to try and reduce deforestation, and the impact that it is having on the world.

As you visit the school you will be able to take a look at their fantastic non-chronological reports. After researching the structure and content of the rainforest, they designed and created their reports. They look amazing; and alongside their brilliant pictures of rainforest animals, I am sure that you will only be able to agree.

Term 3 - Ancient Greece

This term, Kestrels have thoroughly enjoyed diving into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece. They have been eager to learn about the culture, history, and mythology of this ancient civilisation, with one of the highlights being the creation of their own Greek-style pots. The children have embraced the hands-on aspect of this project, exploring the intricate designs and techniques used by the ancient Greeks. Their enthusiasm was evident as they carefully moulded their pots, adding patterns, symbols, and mythical creatures. The result is a collection of creative and unique pots that reflect the excitement and learning from this term's topic. Here are some of their incredible creations!

Ukuleles

Kestrels have also had a fantastic time learning the ukulele. From the very first lesson, they were excited to pick up the instruments and start strumming. They quickly grasped the basics, including chord patterns and simple songs, and were proud to see their progress over the weeks. The children really enjoyed playing together as a group, creating a fun and collaborative atmosphere in the classroom. Whether it was learning to play familiar tunes or experimenting with new ones, the students embraced every challenge with enthusiasm. It’s been a joy to watch their confidence grow as musicians, and they’re looking forward to continuing their ukulele journey!

Term 2 Highlights:

Our highlight this term was by far preparing for our Christmas Play! It was great to see all of Kestrels having a part in the play. Well done to all who took part, look at the photos below to see our wonderful outfits!

Term 1 - Around The World.

This term, Kestrels have taken a trip around the world, immersing themselves in the different countries, continents and features around the world. Kestrels have learnt about the physical and human features that exist in these different countries, how the world is divided, investigated how longitude and latitude is used and produced their own persuasive brochure, applying their knowledge by encouraging their audience to travel to one of their cities.

Tornado Art

During our 'Around The World' Topic, Kestrels had the opportunity to learn about extreme weathers, we then applied this to an informative piece of non-fiction writing, where they researched and produced a non-chronological report all about their chosen 'extreme weather'. Alongside this, Kestrels had the opportunity to create their own tornado art, blending different colours and using different shading patterns to produce a creative effect. 

3D models - Home Learning Celebration

Kestrels were tasked with a home learning project to create a 3D model of the world. They got very creative using a range of equipment to design their models. We were very impressed with their creativity!

Baking Bread

Kestrels had the opportunity to research different breads from around the world and then experiment with making their own bread. They showed great teamwork and ended up with some delicious breads. Well done Kestrels!