Hockey fun
Today, 5/6B decided to brush up on their hockey skills. They worked hard in pairs to learn how to efficiently pass the ball to each other using their hockey sticks. They had to think about the positioning of their hands, how hard to hit the ball and how to stop the ball quickly. They then worked on their dribbling skills, maneuvering the ball around different sets of cones. Finally, they had a match against different teams in the class – it got very competitive!
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Such a perfect day for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and all children were in high spirits as we set off on our adventure to explore the magnificent Sculpture Park. Works by Hepworth, Moore, Price and Hirst had the children appreciating and discussing art like never before.
Artistic adventurers!
We have had the most amazing day at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. We began the day taking part in a workshop that allowed us to explore our inner artist! We were able to see sculptures that focused on nature and used this idea to create our own sketches. Our drawings needed to incorporate shade, texture and even some leaf rubbings. We then observed Barbara Hepworth’s Family of Man sculpture and created some clay models from our observations. I think we got more clay on ourselves than on our mini sculptures!
The afternoon allowed us to explore the rest of the park. We discovered numerous sculptures by Henry Moore and completed more sketches. Ask your child what their favourite sculpture was? Can they remember any facts about the artists?
Welcome back
We have a busy half term planned. Our topic is art based this half term. We are artists!
We’ll be visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park to gain inspiration for creating our own sculptures before Christmas. Each pupil will need a cardboard box (shoe box sized) for thier masterpiece. If you have any boxes, then starting sending them in over the next couple of weeks.
At the Yorkshire Sculpture Park we’ll be looking at three key artists: Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Thomas J Price.
Reading journals
Well, half term is upon is and I just wanted to say a big thank you to those children who have been trying super hard with their reading at home. It’s brilliant that so many children are reading frequently and appear to be enjoying a good book. Thank you to adults for signing the journals and listening to children read aloud. Some children have put huge efforts into the weekly tasks – their journals look amazing. Below are a couple of examples that must’ve taken a lot of time and effort to complete. You’ve set the bar very high – well done.
Cross Country Competition
We sent six teams to the East Leeds Schools Sport Partnership cross country heat last week – three Year 6 girls and three Year 6 boys teams. The were results are below.
- Scholes A (girls) 7th place
- Scholes B (girls) 16th place
- Scholes C (girls) 17th place
- Scholes A (boys) 9th place
- Scholes B (boys) 16th place
- Scholes C (boys) 18th place
Two children also qualified as wild cards for the Leeds City Final next year. A massive WELL DONE to everyone!
Christmas cards
We have completed our designs, sent them off and now received our sample cards. If you would like to order anything, send the money into school with the order form or using the Gateway app by FRIDAY 15 OCTOBER. Thank you!
Cross Country Competition!
Year 6 had a fantastic time last week at the cross country competition, held at Brigshaw High School. The goal for all pupils was to finish the race, no matter their finishing position. Pupils had to run through multiple fields and up steep terrain whilst following the race officials at all times. I’m pleased to say that all pupils successfully finished the whopping 1500m challenge!
Well done to all those that took part.
High School Visit
Last week we visited John Smeaton to experience what learning is like in a high school. We got the opportunity to do a food technology lesson with Mr James. The children were very excited to make some delicious chocolate chip cookies. Some of the children were amazing bakers and no chocolate chips accidentally got swallowed in the making of the biscuits! We then moved onto a Science lesson in which the children investigated the process of evaporation. The children got to experience a laboratory situation and were able to use Bunsen burners and other scientific equipment. The children were aware of how to use this equipment safely. Thank you, John Smeaton, we had an amazing time.
Visit to John Smeaton Academy
Children in year 5/6 had a great time at John Smeaton Academy. They carried out several experiments in science and even baked their own cookies.