In Computing today we made up a dance routine by creating a sequence of instructions for others to follow. We learned that a set of instructions is called an algorithm. The children tested their algorithms before other children performed their dance.
In maths this week the children have worked really hard to complete their maths tasks. Some children have been multiplying by 10, counting representations of numbers to 20 or counting amounts of money.
This week Chestnuts visited the Great North Museum in Newcastle. We had a busy day exploring all the different exhibitions. We really enjoyed visiting the planetarium where we learned about how astronauts travel to and survive in space. We completed a workshop where we looked at animal classifications and we were able to interact with a range of different animals that had been mounted. We especially loved travelling on the metro. The children were fantastic ambassadors for the school!
In Chestnuts we have been celebrating a raising funds for Children in Need. All the children enjoyed breaking the rules especially having their faces painted and getting glitter tattoos.
We also followed instructions to make Pudsey biscuits and then decorated them. We enjoyed having them for snack!
As a class we raised £29.50 in total! What a bunch of rule breakers!
Chestnuts had the opportunity to practice their golfing skills at the SEND Golfway Skills Festival at Temple Park. We participated in a range of different golf activities with 31 other schools. The children really enjoyed the morning and were fantastic ambassadors for Fellgate.
In Chestnuts we have been brushing up our golf skills ready for our golf competition next week. We have been learning how to control the club and to look at where we want to aim the ball. The children displayed some great skills!
In Chestnuts we have been learning about China and this week we located the continent of Asia, the country of China and its capital. The children used atlases, maps and globes to locate China and look at the countries different features. Did you know China borders 14 different countries!
We have had a great first week in Chestnuts Class! We have completed a variety of ‘all about me’ activities. We identified goals for the term, shared our holiday news, collaged a portrait with all the things they like, created an ‘all about me’ poster on purple mash and thought about what makes the feel proud. Keep up the amazing work Chestnuts!
In Chestnuts, we have had an Ancient Egyptian afternoon where we invited parents to see what we have been up to.
We tasted lots of typical Ancient Egyptian food such as bread, honey, figs and cheese. We also made jewellery and Tutankhamen style headdresses.
As part of national fieldwork fortnight, Chestnuts carried out transport and pedestrian counts around the Fellgate estate.
We came back to school and analysed what we had found. We thought about how the council often carry out fieldwork to make decisions on road crossings, traffic calming measures and pedestrian walkways.
