A big thank you to Oliver in Year 6 and Tiggy in Year 5 for coming to talk to Reception about Hanukkah last week. Reception learnt lots about this festival of light and they even had a go at writing Hebrew letters. They taught them how to play a game with a dreidel and all the […]
Year 4 have begun a very exciting project in DT – to build a model based on the Temple of Kukulcan, the step-pyramid that dominates the centre of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán. The children have learnt about various buildings and their uses in the ancient Mayaan city. Year […]
Last week, Year 3 and 4 were learning about the digestive system in Science. They carried out an experiment to show how food starts in your mouth and how it ends up leaving your body as waste! Firstly, they put crackers and a banana into a bag (the stomach) with orange juice (acid produced by […]
Thank you from the MSA to all those who have supported the Samaritans Purse Shoe Box Project this year. We have collected a fantastic 58 boxes full of gifts to be sent to children across the globe. Each of these will bring some joy and happiness to those in need at Christmas time.
Last week, the Moorland’s pupils collectively presented their work on war and the hope for peace in the future during the Remembrance Service. Whilst providing an opportunity for children, staff and families to come together in respect of those who have fallen during active service for their country, the service also allowed the pupils to […]
Reception have been using coloured rice to make some beautiful Rangoli patterns in the woods. We have listened to the story of Rama and Sita and have been making Diva lamps. Next week, we are looking forward to learning about the festival of Hanukkah. Reception will have some special visitors from Year 5 and 6 […]
On Monday October 15th, Year 5 and 6 went on a trip to Eden Camp in North Yorkshire for the day. Eden Camp is a former prisoner of war camp from WWII, which has been turned into a museum. First, we looked at some facts about the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party. Soon […]
As we reach the end of the first half term, the new PSHCE curriculum is firmly embedded and a variety of topics have been openly discussed. The whole school has worked collectively on the Peace Project. Peace Charters have been drawn up after much discussion, pupils have signed their pledge to these and are striving […]