Townfield Primary School: Gallery
Date: 26th Mar 2022 @ 12:22pm
THEME: Pirates
Learning Objective To copy, remember and repeat actions that represent the theme.
First we needed to learn and practise some actions . We had to imagine that we had a telescope in our hands. On the spot, we looked in different directions with our telescopes in two different directions, each time changing the direction we looked after 4 counts. Total 8 counts. We had to use big movements, moving from high to low and side to side.
We then marched in any direction we wanted for counts 1-4. Counts 5 and 6, we had to stamp one foot, make a fist with one hand and swung it across our body. Counts 7 and 8, we stamped with the opposite foot, made a fist with the opposite hand and swung it across our body. Total 8 counts.
Next we had to turn to the right, imagine we were pulling the sails, pulling one hand down then the next for counts 1, 2 and 3. On count 4, we jumped and turned to face the opposite direction and Repeated counts 5,6,7 with the pulling action, and jump count 8. We repeated this twice, totalling 16 counts. Bending our knees as we pulled the sail down, on the spot moving from high to low. Jumping and turning in the air to face the opposite direction.
After that, we had to take one big step to the side, leaning allof our body weight to one side, and twisting our arms to the side, as if steering a ship, for 4 counts. Repeating this by leaning to the other side for 4 counts. Repeated twice, totalling 16 counts Transfering our weight to the side that we were leaning to.
Then we used a stepping movement to one side for 4 counts, imagining we were sweeping the floor, then a stepping movement to sweep to the other side. Repeating the stepping movement travelling forwards for 4 counts, then backwards for 4 counts. We used our arms to show a sweeping action.
Finally, we had to think about how we would travel if we were walking a plank. We did 16 counts of walking the plank in a straight line, wobbling from side to side, one foot in front of the other, using expression to show being nervous or scared with a big jump at the end!
Once all of these moves were practised a few times, we had to remember and put them together to create a dance. This was so much fun!! Even Mrs Loftus' son joined in with us!
Date: 25th Mar 2022 @ 4:00pm
5C have been studying framed structures and what mechanisms are required for them to be successful. We began by studying existing frameworks and learning what specific frame they required. The children looked at examples such as The Eiffel Tower, The Bird's Nest Stadium and Tower Bridge. We then began to experiment with paper straws to find out which shapes were the more secure. Finally, we planned and created our own model using wooden beams.
Date: 24th Mar 2022 @ 1:11pm
Down on the Farm - Understanding the World/Science/History
The children enjoyed meeting the animals from the Farm as part our Spring topic. They especially enjoyed meeting Tinkerbell the kid goat and the Chinchilla.
Date: 23rd Mar 2022 @ 2:28pm
This week we have been looking at number formation and doubling.
Date: 22nd Mar 2022 @ 9:40pm
In music this week, we used tuned instruments (glockenspiels) to follow a melody. We used a notation for the song ' Once a man fell in a well' and played along to it.
Year 2 Neil Armstrong & Amelia Earhart
Date: 22nd Mar 2022 @ 8:27pm
Today in History, Year 2 interacted with Neil Armstrong & Amelia Earhart via Zoom calls. We found out lots of information about the landing on the moon, in 1969 and about Amelia Earhart's flying adventures. We even got chance to ask them questions!
RCD- Farm Animals- Understanding The World
Date: 20th Mar 2022 @ 6:08pm
his week the farm came to visit our school! There was a variety of small and large animals. We learnt lots of new facts about the animals and were able to stroke and brush them. After the visit we wrote about the animals!
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 4:21pm
We had a fantastic morning at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool. We listened to a journey across the world with different music from Africa, Europe, North and South America. It was fantastic to watch a real orchestra and see the different sections we have been learning about in Music with Mrs Mimnagh.
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 2:12pm
Today we took Years 5 and 6 to see the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's "Musical Tracks" School's Concert! These concerts have been running for 80 years and have been attended by 18000 children every year! The fun-filled concert was presented in partnership with National Museums Liverpool and explored the topic of migration. The children also got to sing a specially commissioned song called, 'Songs of Home in Hope Street,' accompanied by the Orchestra. Years 5 and 6 had a great day out!
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 2:09pm
Today we visited the Philharmonic in Liverpool to watch the orchestra preform classical songs all based around the theme of music. The children found the music very emotional especially the song that was linked to Slavery. The children watched in awe at how talented the musicians were and of course they behaved beautifully, doing their school proud.
1B - English - Making Predictions
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 11:42am
Lesson 1 - Making predictions about a text
Immersion into a text - there were some props from a story that had arrived into our classroom! There was a boat, an invitation to a wild rumpus, a crown and a wolf suit. We found out that the items were all taken from a story that we are going to be sharing at a later stage. We examined the items and discussed who they may belong to, what they may be used for, what clues they may give about our new story and who might use the items. We worked in pairs to discuss and record our ideas. What is a wild rumpus? We found out that this is a party, possibly in a wild place such as a zoo, a forest, a jungle, out at sea or a desert!
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 11:38am
Today, Year 1 and the rest of Townfield pupils helped to raise lots of money for Clare House. So many of us brought in cakes and donations and made the event a wonderful success! Thank you so much for your generosity towards such an amazing cause.
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 11:32am
The children LOVE story time with Mabel. This week's story was the tradtional story 'Pinocchio' but with a modern twist!
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 11:27am
Topic- Relationships
Lesson 3- Different families
Children discussed their families - people who live in their house.
Children looked at other families and talked about ow are they different and how they are the same.
They were then given a photo of themselves to put into a Venn diagram. Both sides were labelled with what families may like to do. The children had to put their photographs in the correct part of the Venn diagram. If they don’t enjoy any, they put their photos on the outside.
Throughout, it was highlighted that there are things that are different and the same in some families.
1B - Dance - Tree and Leaves theme
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 11:13am
THEME: Trees and Leaves
Learning objective: To remember and repeat actions and respond imaginatively to a stimulus.
Creating the dance:
- A seed curled up on the floor, growing to a tree -8 counts.
- Swaying in the wind - 8 counts.
- Leaf falling from the tree, including two changes of direction - 8 counts.
- A big gust of wind and travelling around the space as chosen by the pupils for 8 counts.
1B - RE - Islam - The Prophet Muhammad
Date: 18th Mar 2022 @ 10:55am
Topic - What do Muslims believe in?
Lesson 2 : Who was prophet Muhammad and why is he important to Muslims?
Children learnt that muhammad was the founder and the last prophet of Islam and that he was seen as an important leader to Muslims.
Children gave examples of what makes a good leader and who is a good leader to them.
The children talked about what a leader is and what they do. They discussed a leader sets an inspiring or good example.
The children then learnt about Muhammad the prophet:
Muhammad is believed by Muslims to be the last prophet sent by God (Allah).
They believe he is such a special leader that he has over 1.5 billion followers who respect him, all over the world. People have followed his teaching for over 1400 years.
More than 1400 years ago he taught all Muslim people how to follow God. He is so special that when Muslims talk about him, when they say his name they say ‘Peace be upon him’. And when they write his name they put the letters ‘PBUH’ after his name.
The children listened to some stories that helped show how Muslims think of God (Allah) and how following God shows them ways to behave such as, ‘Muhammad and the cat’ and ‘The Crying Camel’. (Muslims believe it is wrong to show pictures of Muhammad and to show his face, and that any images you see of him are not actually of Muhammad).
The Crying Camel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ1Xq50OSUw
They thought about the difference this story could make to how a Muslim person lives their life.
Children then wrote on post-it notes words that describe Prophet Muhammad as a person/leader.
Many Muslims believe Muhammad PBUH was a very important leader. The children discussed as a class who is a good leader to them and why.
For their task, the children wrote about who is a good leader to them and why.
1C English - Where The Wild Things Are
Date: 17th Mar 2022 @ 9:01pm
Lesson 1 - Making predictions about a text
Immersion into a text - there were some props from a story that had arrived into our classroom! There was a boat, an invitation to a wild rumpus, a crown and a wolf suit. We found out that the items were all taken from a story that we are going to be sharing at a later stage. We examined the items and discussed who they may belong to, what they may be used for, what clues they may give about our new story and who might use the items. We worked in pairs to discuss and record our ideas. What is a wild rumpus? We found out that this is a party, possibly in a wild place such as a zoo, a forest, a jungle, out at sea or a desert!
We then examined the details within the invitation. We discussed who it was addressed to (us, Year 1), what it was inviting us to ( a wild rumpus), where the rumpus was being held (where the Wild Things are), and when it was taking place (tomorrow). We learned what RSVP (respondez s'l vous plait - Please reply) means and thought of some ideas that we could write when replying to this invitation. In our reply, we included Dear Wild Things, we thanked them for the invite and accepted and then included some questions such as; Can I bring a friend? What type of food will there be? What type of cake will there be? Who else will be there? What time does it start?
We then thought of some ideas of what we would wear to the rumpus and included these in our reply (this was a great way to include some noun phreases such as; Long, stripey trousers and a frilly blouse, Bright red, sparkly dress with a white cardigan and a Spiderman suite with shiny, black boots).
Date: 17th Mar 2022 @ 8:13pm
Today, we discussed the significant events in Amelia Earhart's life and how and when she died. We were shocked to discover that neither her plane nor her body has ever been found and talked about what we think may have happened to her on her round the world final flight.
We then sequenced the main 12 events of her life and decided which events in her life were most significant and why.
RJ - Exploring toys in the past and present
Date: 17th Mar 2022 @ 5:58pm
Toys
This week we have been exploring toys from the past and present. We had a special visitor come in to speak about toys in the past and games they used to play. The children were able to ask questions about these and got a hands on experience with some old and new toys. From exploring the toys from the past and present we noticed that there are a lot of differences but also some similarities.
RJ - Parents maths stay and play
Date: 17th Mar 2022 @ 5:14pm
Maths stay and play
We had lots of fun showing our parents what we do in our maths lessons.
Year 2 - Claire House Cake Sale
Date: 16th Mar 2022 @ 7:24pm
Today, Year 2 and the rest of Townfield pupils helped to raise lots of money for Clare House. So many of us brought in cakes and donations and made the event a wonderful success! Thank you so much for your generosity towards such an amazing cause.
Date: 16th Mar 2022 @ 6:36pm
This week in History we have been learning all about Amelia Earhart and her early experiences of flying. We discussed the pros and cons of travelling across the Atlantic Ocean, in 1928, like Amelia. The children then argued, in the role of Amelia, reasons for or against making the dangerous flight. After our debate, the children then had chance to change their minds before writing their reasons in their History books.
Date: 16th Mar 2022 @ 5:14pm
Date: 16th Mar 2022 @ 2:16pm
The children loved choosing a cake and meeting Claire Bear and of course raising money for Claire House!
Date: 16th Mar 2022 @ 2:15pm
The children listened to the story "The Dot" which is a wonderful story about art and creativity.
Following the story, the children got very imaginative with their brilliant drawings
