Term 6

Woodpeckers have had a fantastic time at Horton Kirby where they had the opportunity to apply their knowledge and learning about rivers to developing their fieldwork skills. They enjoyed measuring the depth and the speed of the River Darent at various points. They made river models using soil, water and lego to investigate river formations, erosion and flooding as well as the factors to consider when planning a settlement close to a river.

This term, children have enjoyed learning about the geographical features of Alderney as well as its unique wildlife! They have been particularly fascinated by puffins and learning about their lifecycle and habitat. They were inspired to apply their learning about these beloved creatures into their art work and poetry.

Term 6

This term, children have enjoyed learning about the geographical features of Alderney as well as its unique wildlife! They have been particularly fascinated by puffins and learning about their lifecycle and habitat. They were inspired to apply their learning about these beloved creatures into their art work and poetry.

Term 5

Woodpeckers have learnt about the different parts of their digestive system and the functions of their teeth. They were able to identify the different types of teeth they have and compare them to teeth of different animals explaining how their teeth are adapted to their diets. During their Roots to Food workshop they had the opportunity to practise their food preparation skills making a delicious chicken pesto pasta!

Term 4-History

This term, the children have loved learning all about the influence of the Tudors on Britain, understanding the reasons and impact of some of the significant events during that time period such as the Battle of Bosworth! They explored the Tudor way of life comparing the life of a rich Tudor to a poor one while enjoying Mark Twain’s classic novel The Prince and the Pauper. They made careful observations about Tudor homes, and how we can identify them in our local community. They enjoyed making inferences about Tudor monarch using artefacts and portraits. Woodpeckers were able to use ratio and proportion to draw self-portraits in the style of the Tudors.

Term 3-Geography

This term, the children have learnt all about the Lake District. They have studied its geographical features and learnt about how the mountains and lakes were formed to create this unique, beautiful landscape. They have learnt how the beauty of the landscape has inspired many writers, poets and artists such as the illustrations and stories of Beatrix Potter and the landscape paintings of Heaton Cooper. In their art lessons, they used perspective skills to create their own watercolour landscape paintings of the Lake District. In their writing, they wrote their own traditional stories inspired by the stories of Peter Rabbit. We invited Mr.and Mrs. Overton to come and talk to the class about their experiences of The Lake District and their hikes up the mountains!

Term 2-Science

Woodpeckers have been learning all about sound and electricity in their science units this term. They have enjoyed investigating patterns between sound waves and volume as well as pitch of sound using data loggers. They have understood the importance of keeping their tests fair. They have explored the components of an electrical circuit and how to build a simple circuit themselves.

Term 1-Vikings

Woodpeckers have loved learning all about the Vikings and their way of life! They enjoyed their trip to the Museum of Kent Life where they used role play to explore various aspects of the Viking times such as clothing, food, beliefs, myths, entertainment, trading and of course what made them such skilled sailors at sea. They were able to imagine what it was like to be a Viking and understand their reasons behind their raids and attacks. In class, they have designed and made their own Viking pendants and sewn their own Viking purses for them.

Term 1 Music

This term, Woodpeckers have been learning how to play the violin. They have learnt about musical terms and the parts of the violin. They are able to identify the notes of the strings and have started plucking notes alongside songs in preparation to use a bow. Woodpeckers have learnt a correct playing position and a rest position for when they are not playing.

They have also been learning how to use their body as percussion and playing musical games to encourage rhythm and recognising notes by their sound.