Oak Class Coding Adventure: Learning with Microbits
At Mary Howard we are always excited to embrace new ways of learning, especially when it comes to technology and coding. Recently, Oak Class had a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of coding using Microbits, thanks to our pupil expert from St Andrews who led the lesson!
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Decision Day in Willow Class: Democracy in Action!
What a busy week we’ve had in Willow Class! As part of our unit on local government, our classroom was transformed from a place of learning into a bustling Council Chamber.
The mission? To understand how democracy works right on our doorstep. We stepped out of our school uniforms (mentally!)…
Rainforest Scenes with Watercolours
This week, Oak Class immersed themselves in the vibrant world of the rainforest through an exciting art project using watercolours. The children explored the rich colours and textures of this diverse ecosystem as they recreated their own rainforest scenes on paper.
This hands-on activity…
Oak Class Explores the Justice System with a Courtroom Reenactment
This week, Oak Class embarked on an engaging journey to learn about the justice system. The children deepened their understanding of how laws are made, the roles of different people within the court, and the importance of justice in society.
To bring this learning to life, Oak Class recreated a…
Maple Class Visits the Library Bus
Maple Class Visits the Library Bus
Today, Maple Class had an exciting visit from the library bus, which brought a wonderful opportunity for the children to explore a wide range of books and learning materials right outside their classroom.
This visit was more than just about borrowing books;…
Maple Class Community Walk in Edingale
Maple Class Community Walk in Edingale
Today, Maple Class took a wonderful walk around the village of Edingale to explore and understand the different groups that make up our community.
For our Year 3 children, the focus was on identifying the various groups and people who contribute to the…
Painting with Depth: Willow Class Masters Tints and Shades
Willow Class has been diving into the amazing world of colour theory, and we've discovered a fantastic way to make our artwork jump right off the page: tints and shades! This skill is a fundamental building block for artists and is key to making flat drawings look three-dimensional (3D).
Mixing…
