Another busy and productive fortnight in year 6 - the children have continued to work hard, with their trademark enthusiasm and positivity.
In our English lessons, we have donned our lawyer caps, and constructed balanced arguments on the most controversial of tales...Jack and the Beanstalk. We reviewed case files (including video evidence!) and wrote very thoughtful pieces examining whether Jack was the hero we know and love or whether he was, indeed, a villainous criminal. The children have been very impressive lawyers, and wrote clear, compelling and non-biased accounts....only revealing their true opinions right at the very end!
Science lessons have been fascinating, as we have immersed ourselves in the Classification system. We are now proficient at classifying everything from marsupials to mammals...fish to reptiles. We were all bemused to learn about the duck-billed platypus - who would have thought this species could try and creep into so many parts of classification?!
DT has seen the successful completion of our Ancient Greek sculptures - we are all very pleased with how successful they are. With everything from pankration to discus throwing, the children took great care not only with the skills in the process - but also with the history behind these pieces of art. We have a new generation of classical art experts!
Our Religion and World View lessons have been interesting - and full of lively debate - as we discussed the impact of Christianity worldwide. These lessons are rich learning experiences, with all class members sharing thoughts, theology - and their own religious viewpoints.
We are all very excited about Ancient Greek Day next week - stay tuned for a gallery of gods, monsters, Spartans, and Athenians!
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