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Weekly Update-6/10/23
Posted: Oct 6, 2023 by: Mr Kyriacou (n.kyriacou) on: Beech Tree Blog
Hello everyone,
This week, we have continued to work on understanding and using the features of a recount. One of these was the use of expanded noun phrases and I was very impressed with the level of description and sheer effort that the children were putting in to create the most powerful expanded noun phrases that they could.
In science, we focused on looking at animals that are vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as the different types of skeletons, which prompted excellent discussions and the children have been really enjoying it.
In art, we are currently looking at British artists, with the focus the focus for the last two weeks being on Thomas Gainsborough. The children were tasked with recreating a painting of his (by painting a small section each and then joining them together) called Mr and Mrs Andrews. They used water colours and over the course of two lessons, created their piece of the painting. They did a great job and worked hard to add the necessary detail that was required. Well done!
The children also painted their oil lamps that they created during our trip to Murton Park.
In P.E. the children have continued their unit of Lacrosse and have also been enjoying their swimming lessons. It's been so nice to hear children talking about an increase in their confidence during both sessions.
Take care,
Mr Kyriacou :)