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Year 8
This week in Science, Year 8 looked at a pig’s lungs and heart to learn about the respiratory system. They were surprised at how squashy and light the lungs are and how large and heavy the heart is! In Maths, Year 8 started using protractors and Mrs Lee put their skills put to the test!
Year 7
Year 7 had an exciting Science lesson this week! They made a salt by reacting acid and metal. They found this produced hydrogen and learned how to do the squeaky pop test. Year 7 & 8 also took part in the #footballshirtfriday and proudly showed off their teams.
Year 6
In History, Year 6 have been learning about Pakal the Great who was only twelve years old when he became ruler of Palenque. He ruled the city state for nearly 70 years. Pakal was given a spectacular burial when he died, his funeral mask was made entirely from jade! Here are their designs! In DT,…
Year 5
Year 5 have been putting their architectural skills into practice in DT by making houses out of sticks and paper. They had to carefully draw their designs first, then bring them to life! This is the last week making houses… their next challenge is to make Christmas decorations… the countdown is on!
Year 4 Charlotte’s Web
In English this week, Year 4 finished reading Charlotte’s Web. They were sad to learn that Charlotte the spider passed away, so they wrote letters to thank her for saving Wilbur’s life and teaching them some valuable lessons! They also made their own ‘Wilbur’ and ‘Charlotte’ out of loo roll! In Geography, the Year 4’s…
Year 3 Maths
This week in Maths Year 3 have been using measure to help them multiply and divide by 10 and 100. Some practical maths to bring it to life!
Football Shirt Friday
Students and staff alike got into the spirit of #footballshirtfriday last week. Thank you to everyone who joined in to help #kickcancer! If you would still like to donate, please click here.
Blue Peter Badges
Michael (5HH) and Matthias (3HJ) have both received their Blue Peter Music badges, designed by the one and only Ed Sheeran! And congratulations to Avyanna who has scooped 6 Blue Peter badges: Sports, Music, Blue (appreciation of others), Fan Club, Silver (writing about a new activity) Green (ecologically aware)!
Boarding Fun
The boarders had a fantastic weekend making delicious cakes and eating yummy pizza – future Bake Off Champions?
The Renewed Hope Charity (Redhill) & Crawley Open House
Please can all children bring food, Christmas items (crackers, tinsel) so that we can give to the people not as lucky as we are. What is a reverse calendar? Instead of taking something out of a calendar and giving a chocolate to yourself, we should give homeless people something to look forward to each day….