At the start of this week the children were challenged to compose, edit and publish their own poem about what love means to them. The resilience they have shown is clear to see in these wonderful outcomes!
Category: KS1
Al bet Einstein loves our Science Day.
Today at Rockingham we challenged the children to come to school dressed as a science related job, I loved exploring school to find out what different jobs I could find. I was so impressed with all the children in school. Two really stood out today in our Foundation 1, Mrs Hinch and DNA can you […]
Fun with fractions
We have been finding halves and quarters of shapes and objects in maths this week. We used different objects to show 2 equal parts and 4 equal parts.
Science week in 1S
This week we have been learning how to make catapults. We have been so resilient and can not wait to test them out! We are going to test which design is the best and record our results in a table.
Science Week – Making catapults
During science week we have designed and made catapults ready to complete an investigation tomorrow. The children had so much fun.
1/2WB Science Home Learning
Here are some pictures of the children’s science home learning. Well done!
Bolsover Castle
Last week we visited Bolsover Castle. We had the best time exploring the castle and it’s grounds, making our own films in the ruins and using our sketching skills to produce some art work.
Science Assembly with Wingfield Academy!
Today Wingfield Academy came into school to deliver science assemblies to our different key stages, the children were so excited to discover the types of investigations you can do. Thank you so much for supporting us during science week you really have inspired our children. https://twitter.com/wingfieldsci?lang=en
Y1/2WB perform to Greensleeves.
Today our Y1/2 children created their own movement sequence to Greensleeves. The children were so elegant and controlled during the performance. This is only their second lesson but they are showing excellent resilience and commitment.
World book day in 1S
We had some wonderful words in 1S yesterday. We had fierce, sporty, colourful, magical, royal so many fantastic word choices.
Multiplication Stations
The children loved visiting each multiplication station and solving problems. They were very resilient in their learning.
Which character is coming to dinner?
Today the Teachers decorated tables in the theme of characters from a range of books, can you guess which characters they are? A range of children were invited to come and have lunch at the table and share a story. Which is your favourite?
Teacher Swap for World Book Day!
Today our Teachers all changed classrooms to read with some different children. It was wonderful to see Miss Stubbs in Year 6 and Mr Hanson in Foundation. I was really lucky as I was able to go and share the Hungry Caterpillar in REY. Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm our children had a wonderful […]
Dragon poems
We were so excited to use the chrome books to publish our dragon poems this week! It’s the first time we’ve used them and we were amazing! We learnt how to choose a font and insert images from google.
Sports Hall Athletics Training Y1
Our oldest children were training our Year 1 children in the skills needed for Sports Hall Athletics. The children were exceptional and showed some incredible talent in a variety of activities. Our Year 6 children recorded their data and analysed their scores. Well done everyone.
Reading suitcase
Buddy loved reading bog baby at home with his family!
Safer Internet Day
We discussed how images can be misunderstood. We used counters to support our discussion skills to ensure everyone was able to share their opinion.
Dentist Visit
This afternoon we had a very special visitor. We learnt all about our teeth and how to keep them healthy. We learnt that we have 20 teeth in our mouths as children and 32 as adults. We learnt all about plaque, cavities and what happens when a tooth goes bad. We had so much fun. […]
Special Mentions Assembly.
What an incredible assembly today. So proud of all of our children. Our Key Stage One Children have produced some outstanding home learning. Here are there castles, inside where knights, soldiers, draw bridges and furniture. Thank you to all the parents who supported the children at home. Our Year 6 children have been learning about […]
1/2WB visit the library.
Yoga in 1S
Today our Year 1 children were taking part in a Yoga session, all the children were focused and developing a strong core.
Towers Tunnels and Turrets KS1
Mr Hanson and I had a wonderful learning walk around KS1, the children were extremely excited to show us their learning. There were children building forts in the sand, children dressing up in the Immersive reading area and children in the continuous provision.
Y2KS Art inspired by Paul Klee.
Paul Klee:18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was a Swiss-born artist. His highly individual style was influenced by movements in art that included Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. 2KS have been studying the artist particularly looking at his painting of a Castle which links directly to their topic.
Y1S Curriculum Letter
CurricOutulum Letter – Towers, tunnels and turrets
Spelling Bee Final
What a wonderful afternoon. Rockingham children really can spell some tricky words. What a battle at Y2. Outstanding spelling! We had to access Y3 words to find a winner. Well done to all finalists but our winners are: Sebi Y1, Siena Y2, Lily Y3, Kayleigh Y4, Georgia Y5 and Oliver Y6
Colour Mixing
We used our sketch books to show how to mix colours. We can’t wait to use the skills we have learnt to produce some wonderful pieces of art work!
Outstanding Writing from 1/2WB
Our Key Stage 1 children have produced some beautiful learning all about Castles, they have created a beautiful description using complex language. Well done Everyone.
Atlas skills in 1/2WB
The children loved using the atlas and maps to locate, name and label countries in the UK. The children then found the capital cities and added the names and drew pictures of the castles that are located there. The children were extremely proud of the piece of learning!
Kindness workshop with Mrs FJ
# Classes 1/2WB and 2KS enjoyed a workshop from Mrs FJ about kindness. The children engaged in the story and learned a song. Some children were given a ‘secret kindness mission’ to carry out that day. The children represented KS1 brilliantly, well done.
Our reading area
We are loving our new reading area and immersive reading text Shrek! We are all so engrossed in the book.