Author: Mr Wain

In our living and learning sessions over the last two weeks, we have been exploring risks and how to seek help if we need to.

We looked at different scenarios and placed them on a continuum based on how much of a risk we thought they posed. Some of the scenarios were:

– learning to ride a horse
– learning to drive
– taking up a new hobby
– drinking energy drinks on a daily basis
– stealing from a shop
– putting your hand up if you’re not sure of the answer

After we’d established the risks involved with each, we spoke about how some things are worth doing because the risks are minimal but other things definitely aren’t!

When would you know if the risks involved made something not worth doing?

We spoke about how we often get that feeling in our stomach if we know the risks are too great. We also spoke about how if we weren’t sure, we should always speak to a trusted adult!

Help at home by talking with your child about different things they may encounter in their lives as they progress to high school and beyond and the risks associated with them! This will help them make informed decisions in the future!

Well done, Y6!

 

Over the last two weeks, we’ve been learning all about drugs, alcohol and tobacco in our L&L sessions.

We talked about what drugs, alcohol and tobacco are and the effects and impacts they can have.

We learnt that drugs can have both positive and negative impacts and discussed the difference between illegal drugs and legal drugs prescribed by doctors.

How can you help at home?
Talk to your child and recap/consolidate their learning by having conversations about drugs, alcohol and tobacco!

 

In a recent Living and Learning session, we learnt all about mental health and we recognised why it is important.

Firstly, we talked about what mental health means. It’s our thoughts and feelings, emotions and how we feel inside.

Next, we chatted about big feelings – ones that could stop us from doing things and small feelings – ones that feel big at the time but go away after time.

After that, we discussed and recorded different self care techniques. We can refer to these when we need to!

Here are some pictures of us during our learning!

In this week’s science learning, we conducted a fair test.

Does the mass of an object affect the rate in which it falls?

Aristotle’s theory suggests that the mass of an object does affect the rate in which it falls and that heavier objects fall quicker!

However, in 1590, Galileo tested this theory by, according to legend, dropping two cannonballs of similar size but different masses off the Leaning Tower of Pisa and seeing when they hit the ground.

This week, we conducted a similar test.

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We tested out Aristotle’s theory by dropping different objects of similar size but different masses and recorded their time of impact with the ground.

We found that mass doesn’t affect the rate in which objects fall. The slight difference in time is due to forces like air resistance.

Great learning, Y6!

 

In today’s art lesson, we practised drawing from direct observation. We practised drawing leaves – the subject of a lot of William Morris’ designs.

To be successful, we had to:

– be resilient
– draw lightly (so we could rub out if needed)
– draw what we could see (not what we thought was there)
– add shade to show dark and light parts of our leaf

Here are a few pieces of work!

Last week in school, we had a themed week. The theme was:

Me and My Community

The week saw us enjoy a whole host of different tasks, activities and fun things to do with our community!

On Tuesday, we went to Allerton Grange High School and enjoyed a drama session where we role played showcasing the things we love about Moortown Primary School.

On Wednesday, we had a visitor come and talk to us and raise our awareness of the visually impaired.

On Thursday, we had visitors from the LGBTQ+ community come and talk to us about their community.

On Friday, we had the Leeds United Football Foundation come and talk to us about diversity, equality and inclusion. Then, in the afternoon, West Yorkshire Police came and talked to us about hate crimes.

A very important, jam-packed week for everyone! Well done, Y6!

Salvette Omnes! (Hello Everyone!)

In today’s Latin lesson, we learnt about a birthday invitation that was sent during the Roman period in Britain.

After that, we read a passage about the birthday party and translated it from Latin to English. Using our Latin pronunciation skills, we took the roles of the different characters and role played the birthday party!

Coincidentally, we had a birthday in our class so we were able to sing happy birthday to them in Latin!

Felix dies tibi sit
Felix dies tibi sit
Felix dies care (m) cara (f) _______
Felix dies tibi sit

Great learning, Y6!