Painting by Year 4 This half term year 4 have been developing their painting skills. They have learnt how to mix shades of a colour by adding black to a hue and creating a shade scale. Next, they learnt how to create a tint by adding white to a hue. Finally, they looked at ‘value’
Ancient Egypt This half term, the children have been learning all about Ancient Egypt! We were very lucky and we had the chance to work with a drama company, Alive and Kicking. Through our drama work, we met a pharaoh who demanded a pyramid was built for his father. The children became Canaanites who were
Outdoor Reading and Writing – Year 6 This half term, Year 6 spent some of their reading and writing lessons outdoors, inspired by nature and using our school’s ‘Reading Trail’. During our reading lessons, children were inspired by picture books and created story boards out of natural objects and became story tellers to the rest
Year 5 – Outdoor Learning This half term, we have enjoyed taking part in a variety of outdoor learning activities. From goat keeping to lighting a campfire – the children have been fully immersed with the outdoors. The children were given opportunities to develop multiple skills including team work and communication. Whilst some activities were
Year 4 – PSHE – Healthy relationships This topic covered a wide range of aspects when it comes to healthy relationships. We looked at jealousy, grief, family, friendship and relationships as we get older. The children started off by looking at jealousy and the different ways people show how they are jealous. We had lots
Roman Britain Throughout the Summer term, year 3 have been learning about Roman Britain. So far, being able to focus on Roman Britain has allowed us to imagine how and why we live as we do today. The children have been on a journey from Italia to Britannia. They created maps of the Roman Empire
Textiles by Year 3 The children in year 3 have been learning about textiles this half term. They designed and made either a bookmark or a pencil case. They explored their ideas for design, in their design and technology books and thought about the purpose and user of their product. The children practised using running
Year 5- Dance workshops As part of the Year 5 PE curriculum we provided the children with 2 dance workshops this half term. These workshops provided the children with some knowledge of the history of dance, and its cultural impact on the world. The children were given the opportunity to reflect on different styles of
Clapgate Primary School
10 Cranmore Drive
Belle Isle
Leeds
LS10 4AW
Headteacher: Miss Taylor
Deputy Headteacher: Miss Procter
SENDCO: Mrs Lawton
Office: Mrs Austin,
Miss Johnson,
Mrs Belt and Miss Stamp
Chair of Governors: Mr Bache
Tel: 0113 271 6700
Email: clapgate@clapgateprimaryschool.org
