Geography in Hamilton Class
We read the story - 'The Snail and the Whale', and then explored the different environments that the snail visited. We looked at volcanoes, beaches and mountains and then used Google Earth to find them on our planet. We also did a volcano experiment and had a go at...
Forest School – Journey Sticks
This week in Forest School, Hokusai practised their team work skill with a team building game called 'Head Honcho'. The group had to copy the actions of a leader without them being caught by the detective. It took a lot of non-verbal communication and attention...
Our first week back
by Ayath and Alexia On our first day back, we learnt that our new topic is Ancient Civilisations. One of the activities on the first day was object enquiry in history, and we used copies of ancient artefacts to come up with questions and ideas. Reading: We are now...
Year 3’s new half-term
Our new topic this half term is Ancient Civilisations. Students will be learning about the development and successes of The Ancient Sumer, The Ancient Egyptians, The Shang Dynasty and The Indus Valley as we consider the similarities...
Poplar Schools World Book Day Challenge!
What a busy week in Year 1!
This week has been non-stop. Here are some of the things we have been up to since returning after half term. Our topic this term is Our Garden and we have been getting stuck in. In Science we have been learning about seeds. We explored different kinds of seeds before...
We Are Bookworms!
Reading is lots of fun. Reading books each day helps us to develop our language, concentration skills and imagination. We read lots of fantastic stories in nursery. You can also support your child at home by sharing a book with them each day. Before bedtime is a great...
Mud Larking Around
Today we went to the Old Royal Navy college for mud larking near the River Thames. We were looking for pieces of treasure from 2000 or less years ago. We all found: seashells; interesting rocks; old bricks; horse/cow bones; oyster shells; clams; Victorian tiles; bits...
Incredible Home Learning
Before the half term holiday I set a challenge to Kapoor class to create amazing gardens at home because this term we are learning all about plants and gardens. I was blown away by the creativity, care and quality of the projects the children completed. I have loved...
Henry Moore Maquettes
Henry Moore was one of the most significant British artists of the twentieth century. He often made maquettes (small models) before he went on to make his large sculptural forms. Hokusai Class collaborated with a partner to make their own plaster maquettes inspired by...