Sign Language in Y4C
Today, Y4C learnt something very exciting! Linking with our Science learning about Sounds and Vibrations, we learnt about what it might be like to not be able to hear! We […]
Monthly Archives: April 2015
Y4C explore the ear!
Yet again, Y4C have been learning all about sounds and vibrations and how we hear lots of different sounds around us. To further our understanding, we began to explore the […]
Y5A Sewing Stars
In Y5A, we have been looking to the stars and sewing star constellations. Some of the more complicated constellations were a little tricky. CJ was so careful with his, we […]
Newsletter 24th April 2015
Willow Tree Academy I am thrilled to let you know that it is official – we have formed the Willow Tree Academy! The multi-academy trust will have two members initially, […]
Year 4 Environmental Day
On Wednesday 22nd April, Year 4 were very lucky to have taken part in an Environmental Day with students from Sheffield Hallam University. The children looked at the effects the […]
Well Done Year 6!
We are so proud of our Year 6 children this week! They’ve taken on ‘Mock SATs Week’ with maturity and determination – we just KNOW they’re going to do brilliantly […]
Keep watering
We have been watering our vegetable patch since we came back to school from the Easter break and it is beginning to pay off! We have a lovely allotment beginning […]
Year 4 love numeracy!
Today Year 4 took part in some Big Maths activities! We used our times table cards, collected coins for our Sumdog accounts and practised our mental and written numeracy methods! […]
Division in Year 5
Once again, Mrs Angus’ numeracy group have been investigating and exploring division using numicon.
Observational drawings
While learning about different habitats we have also learnt about pencil techniques and how to use pencil to create tone. We now know what the different types of pencil are […]
Sounds and Vibrations in Y4C
Our Science topic this term in Year 4 is Sounds and Vibrations. We have been learning all about how sound travels and how vibrations cause sounds. For example, blowing a […]
Outdoor numeracy
Today, we have based all of our learning in numeracy around our new topic… The rainforest!! We made the most of the sunshine and used our problem solving skills to […]
Year 5 rehearsals
Year 5 today, completed another series of rehearsals of Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. Rehearsals today were focused on the roles of Mercutio and Tybalt. As you can see we […]
Romeo and Juliet Rehearsals
We would appreciate you thoughts on our performance so far.
Shakespeare rehearsals
Today, Year 5 began rehearsals of Romeo and Juliet, a play written by William Shakespeare. We all know the story really well and we are looking forward to our next […]
Numicon in Mrs Angus’ Numeracy group
This week, Mrs Angus’ numeracy group have been finding and understanding remainders when they have solved division calculations.
Sorting and classifying habitats
In year 3, our new science topic is looking at habitats in our local area and comparing them with rainforest habitats (our exciting new topic). The children have been busy […]
Online shopping in Y3 Maths
To support our learning of addition and subtraction strategies, Y3T visited the ICT suite and went online shopping! Children were searching for bargains in ASDA to find the best prices […]
Gardening in Y3 and Y4
As part of the Y3 topic about the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages we started our own settlement at school by growing vegetables. We have continued with this as we start […]