To enhance their understanding of what they have been learning about in geography - marine environments and the threats they face - Year 6 took a trip to the Sea Life Centre to find out more.
We are so lucky to have this venue on our doorstep. The children got to see precious coral reef habitats up close and learn about the important work that the sea life centres are doing to help raise awareness of plastic pollution.
Most importantly, they got to see a whole range of creatures that live in a totally different environment to our own - up close! Some struggled to believe that what they were seeing wasn't Ai!
"No...they are real penguins!" 🐧🐧🐧
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At the end of last term, Year 6 travelled to London to experience a series of mini art workshops at the world-renowned Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House.
Upon arrival, the students explored a vast range of works, from medieval religious paintings to the masterpieces of Impressionists like Paul Cézanne and Pointillists such as Georges Seurat. At each stop, they sat on the gallery floor to immerse themselves in the artists' styles before creating their own mini artworks.
It was a truly memorable experience for the children. Although the journey was long, it was a fantastic way to round off a successful term of collaboration with the Barber Institute at the University of Birmingham.
As part of their design and technology project, Y6 learned about "Farm to Fork" and designed their own menus using three hero ingredients: bell pepper, salmon and pineapple.
They then had to prepare the ingredients, assemble the dishes and then cook them.
The best bit? Taste-testing of course!