This week we have been looking at the artist and print maker Franz Marc. We have been looking at the colours in his work and using different media to create colourful pieces of his work. We used black and white copies of his paintings and blocked them with the bold, bright colours he uses in his work.
Today, the children in Y5 (Mrs Walker’s class) have been learning the three S rule to develop their Lacrosse skills : Step … Squat … Scoop.
It’s rumoured that even Mr Pridden had a go too!
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, we are running a writing competition. The children have to use one of the pictures as a stimulus for their short story.
It would be great to get the whole family involved, so the children will be bringing home a planning sheet so they can get ideas ready for writing their story in class next week.
Early Years and Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2
On Tuesday 12th February Michelle Leigh an artist who works closely with the Lowry art gallery visited year one and spent the day leading art workshops. The children listened carefully as Michelle told them all about Lowry and his famous pieces of artwork. The children improved their pencil drawing techniques through making a looking log each and explored simple perspective. Finally the children created a pen and wash art piece incorporating elements of Lowry’s paintings which are going to be entered into a competition at the art gallery. This was a fabulous way to end the history topic on L.S.Lowry and develop the children’s love of art.
Last night, Year 3 and 4 took part in a basketball competition and competed against other primary schools from the local area. The children played really well and were great team players. They persevered and showed respect to each other and other teams. Well done!
In assemblies this half term we have looked at 2 of our school values, Respect and Perseverance. Next half term, we will focus on Friendship followed by Trust.
Year 5 and Year 6 watched these two video clips as wonderful examples of Perseverance (please click on the links below).
Derek Redmond – The Olympian who never gave up
This Thursday, it was our turn to show off everything that we have learnt about the Romans! After lots of practising and hard work learning our lines, we were ready to perform. Although some of us felt nervous, we spoke confidently about our learning and had lots of fun! Thank you to everyone for coming to watch us!
Across school we have been learning about staying safe on the internet. From Nursery up to Year 6 we have been looking at permission and consent. What to do when we see a pop up message, asking for adults to help us when we are unsure and seeking permission to take pics or add people to groups.
It has been an amazing week of using iPads, chrome books, laptops and other interactive resources.
Please visit the school website to see more information and ways to stay safe on the internet in school and at home. https://www.grosvenorroadprimary.org/information/online-safety/
Last week, the snow brought with it an opportunity for Year 5 and 6 to develop their team work and creativity skills.
They worked together to make and sculpt snowmen – trying to make their one bigger and better than the competition!
This week year 5 have been learning about the different parts of a plant, the process of pollination and the function of each part of a flowering plant.
The children had the opportunity to get hands on and dissect a lily, they spent time removing each part and examining it carefully before labelling a diagram.
