Author name: Joanna Bates

In literacy this half term, the Year 3s are learning about Poetry. It has been an exciting start where we have been learning how to understand and interpret poems, as well as perform them. They’re uncovering the meanings behind the words, exploring the sounds and rhythms that make poetry come alive. Through performing and reciting […]

Yesterday, EqualiTeach led a workshop for Year 5, where they explored identity and stereotypes. The children discussed positive role models and attributes they admire about others and themselves. Sara’s positive role model was David Olusoga, who is the fantastic author of our class novel, ‘Black and British’. Have a look at what she wrote below…

Year 5 children have recently visited Tower Hamlets Library and Archives to explore our local history. The children were shown a range of primary sources, including some interesting maps, which were very different to Google Maps! Another highlight was looking at the record of death, where we found out about past seaman.

This half term, Year 5 have built cams mechanisms inspired by sea shanties. With the help of our DT specialist, Tony, the children brought their plans to life using a range of tools, including hacksaws and hand-drills! We can’t wait to exhibit our mechanisms at the Summer Exhibition.

The Year 3s have been learning about light and how it bounces off various surfaces. They learn about what makes some surfaces great at reflecting light and others not so much. By doing this experiment, shining light on mirrors , metals and various other objects, the children saw first-hand how light behaves differently depending on

This week, the year 3 children embarked on a local area walk to explore Shadwell for a geography lesson. Equipped with maps, they navigated their way through familiar streets and landmarks. With enthusiasm, they identified various symbols on the map, marking significant locations such as parks and historical sites. Through this hands-on experience, the children