Year 6 SATs
Next week our Year 6 children will be completing their SATs.
They have all worked very hard to prepare for them and | am extremely proud of them all.
All we ever want our pupils at Gillibrand to do is their very best and I know they all will.
SATs Week
Year 6 Homework
Friday 5th May
We are now in the last few days before SATs and it is vital that you use your time this weekend wisely. This is your homework for this weekend. Please complete as many of these activities as possible.
- Ride your bike/scooter
- Read a book
- Watch your…
Spring has Sprung!
In Reception class this week we have been looking at growth and change. We went for a walk all around the school grounds to look for signs that Spring is here. We found buds and blossom on trees, flowers, birds, and lots of insects. We also used the litter pickers to make sure our school grounds…
Studying the UK!
On Friday,in geography, we studied the UK.
In teams we identified capital cities, rivers and mountains using atlases.
Year 1 Changes in the Seasons
As part of our curriculum, we learn about seasonal change. Here we are looking at how plants and trees are changing now that we are well into the season of SPRING.
Measures - Perimeter
Today in Maths we had been focusing on Perimeter.
First we went outside and worked in groups. The children estimated the perimeter of the KS2 playground then measured it using metre rulers.
Then the children measured and drew different sized rectilinear figures in cm and m. They then…
Maths Learning Outdoors in Year 4
Year 4 had their maths lesson outside today.
This week we have been focusing on measures. The children had to measure different types of equipment outside, complete simple tasks and then write their results down. Then they had to convert the units of measurement such as converting metres to cm,…
Magistrate Visit
On Thursday two magistrates visited Year 5. Mrs Kenyon and Mr Yates spoke to the children about their role.
They hosted a quiz and the children had to answer questions about different aspects of law. The visitors commented on the good behaviour of the…
Year Two Science in the Outdoor Area
This half term Year Two will be looking at plants. As part of our working scientifically targets we have been in the outdoor area looking closely at plants using microscopes.
Take a look at the pictures we took and some of the drawings we made.
Magistrates Court Trip
Today, Year Six were invited for a tour around Chorley Magistrates Court. We found it very interesting and even held a mock trial where we found the defendant not guilty. This was fantastic for our topic of crime & punishment but also helped us to understand our British justice…
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to what is going to be a very busy summer term.
Keep your eye on the website for up to date blogs,news and information.
A copy of the letter I sent home to parents yesterday can be found below.
Borwick Hall Residential Trip
Miss Baker and Miss Carter took Y6 pupils away to Borwick Hall Outdoor Education Centre just before the Easter holidays. We spent a fantastic 3 days completeing lots of activities such as: raft building, rock climbing, tree rope courses and underground caving. The pupils were fantastically behaved…