Year 4/3 created story maps in pairs and used them to retell a text today. #OracyatWelbeck #EnglishatWelbeck

Year 3 have been learning greetings and how to ask and answer ‘how are you?’ in Spanish. 🇪🇸 We matched the phrases to the correct pictures and had full conversations in Spanish with our partners. #SpanishatWelbeck #OracyatWelbeck

In Year 3, we are all very proud of the work we’ve created for our Viking-themed class target display (put together by the magnificent Mrs Taylor). Take a look for yourself!
#HistoryatWelbeck

Year 3 orally retold the story of Beowulf by creating a story map of pictures and actions to help them. #EnglishatWelbeck #OracyatWelbeck

Y1R observed different portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and discussed if it was a drawing or a painting!! 🎨

We had fun by thinking what Queen Elizabeth was thinking whilst she was waiting for her portrait to be finished! 👑

#ArtAtWelbeck

more photos from the Spring Concert
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Our fantastic KS2 musicians put on an amazing Spring Concert to a fully packed audience. They played a variety of instruments including trumpets, recorders, glockenspiels, djembe and some outstanding drum solos. We were also treated to two amazing choir performances.
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Year 5 have been busy writing and recording radio adverts to recruit crew members for Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance. We’ve added QR codes to our books so we can listen to our brilliant creations!

Year 4 used dramatic techniques today to act out the story of Beowulf 🎭 #dramaatwelbeck #englishatwelbeck #performanceatwelbeck

Year 3 are beginning to explore how nature can benefit our mental wellbeing by reading the excellent ‘On a Magical Do-Nothing Day’ by Beatrice Alemagna. We discussed whether a range of images count as ‘nature’ and if so where we might find them. #PSHEatWelbeck #ReadingatWelbeck

Year 3 have been learning to add fractions. We got outside in the sun and drew bar models to help us!
#MathsatWelbeck #OutdoorLearningatWelbeck

Year 4/3 have been learning the names of different animals in Spanish today! We worked on our speaking and listening skills during the lesson. 🇪🇸 #SpanishatWelbeck #50ThingstodoatWelbeck

Year 5 had a fantastic time at the park today celebrating their achievement of the highest percentage of reading at home for Spring 2! 📚🌳👏 #ReadingatWelbeck

Year 4 are on a Viking information voyage to find out as much as possible for our Ultimate Vikings Quiz! #historyatwelbeck

Year 4/3 have been rounding a range of numbers in maths today. Some of us were rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000. Others were rounding decimals to the nearest whole number. Brilliant use of the method Year 4/3! #MathsatWelbeck #OutdoorLearningatWelbeck

Y3K began their Cricket topic by learning about fielding skills, reaction time and positioning being crucial for success! #PEatWelbeck

Year 2K compared capacity using different containers. We ordered the containers from smallest to greatest. #MathsatWelbeck

Nursery practiced their cutting skills this week and enjoyed a healthy treat of cucumber and tomato 🥒🍅
#EYFSatWelbeck #PhysicalDevelopment

This week in the Forest Garden, Nursery went hunting for mini beasts 🪱🕷️🐞 They found loads of worms, ladybirds and spiders living in our garden!
This taught them how to show care and concern for living things and the environment
#EYFSatWelbeck #UnderstandingtheWorld

Nursery continued learning about butterflies this week by looking at The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the lifecycle of a butterfly! They learned that a caterpillar hatches from an egg, then builds a cocoon and grows into a butterfly 🐛🦋 #UnderstandingtheWorld
#EYFSatWelbeck #ScienceatWelbeck

In geography, Year 6/5 analysed different maps looking at human and physical features.
Then they found human features on a map using 4 and 6-figure grid references. 🗺️
#GeographyatWelbeck

Year 3 have been learning to compare volume and capacity. We looked at a range of different containers of water and made predictions about their capacity and volume by ordering them from smallest to greatest. We then tested our predictions by taking exact measurements. #MathsatWelbeck

Year 4 swimming lesson today! Amazing work, well done everyone 🏊 #swimmingatwelbeck #peatwelbeck

Nursery showing off their striking skills in PE this week, definitely some tennis superstars for the future! 🎾 #PEatWelbeck

Today’s KS2 assembly was on British Values. Pupils shared their thoughts and discussed what the values are, how they are linked to our human rights and how they help us to live in a tolerant, kind and respectful way. #PSHEatWelbeck #BritishValues #RightsRespecting

Year 2/1 had a great first session planting parsley and coriander with Alice from Green Meadows. We can’t wait for next week! #ScienceatWelbeck

Nursery have enjoyed the first week of Summer Term learning all about The Very Hungry Caterpillar! 🐛🦋
They started the week by making butterfly paintings and practicing their shape names 🔺🟩🟡
#EYFSatWelbeck #MathsatWelbeck

Year 3s from Year 4/3 have been learning to play the recorder. They’ve been busy rehearsing ahead of our exciting Spring Concert this Friday! We can’t wait to see our parents and carers there! #MusicatWelbeck #50ThingstoDoAtWelbeck

This Saturday, Saffron Science Club is holding their second session on nutrition, resilience and health at Meadows Library. 📚
Be sure to head down and take part in the great activities.