Welcome to Attenborough Class!

Attenborough Spring 2025

This term our literacy work will be based on reports and letter writing. There is also a class reading book called The Morrow Secrets.

In numeracy we will be looking at fractions. They have been looking at what fractions are, how to convert fractions, top heavy fractions and mixed fractions.

In science with Miss Hodgeson, they will be doing a unit on alkali and acids.

In computing with Mr Mahmood, they will be learning how to make boardgames which goes towards their Asdan qualifications.

For PE, with Mrs Birtwell, they will be doing oreneteering and map skills.. PE will be on Wednesday . The children can come to school in their PE kits on Wednesdays.

For Art we will be working on photography and working on creating Andre Kertesz.

Finally, in cooking we will be doing BTEC food hygiene and safety, which will count towards our AQA qualification.

Attenborough have been learning about alkaline and acidic solutions. They have been doing experiments where they mixed bicarbonate soda and vinegar together. They then used the gas released to put out a lit candle. 

The pupils in Attenborough class have been completing a unit in Asdan on traffic. They have walked up to the main road from school to see how many vehicles pass by in ten minutes. They were shocked to see how many vehicles have gone past and will now go on to complete a bar chart.

During Geography this term we have been learning about raging rivers and been using atlases/maps to locate them. The students have been looking at different symbols on maps and what they mean. They have been enjoying learning about coordinates.

During Humanities this term, the children have been learning about Victorians. We went to Judges Lodgings where the pupils got to experience Victorian schooling with the matron and tried servant life in the great house. The pupils got to dress up and try real Victorian games.

In Photography, Attenborough have been learning how to take pictures and the different settings on the camera. They have looked at different famous photographers and have been taking pictures inspired by them.

During music lessons, this term, Attenborough have been learning how to play the glockenspiels. They have learnt how to play London Bridge is falling, We don't talk about Bruno, Count on me. They sound absolutely fantastic. 

For exhibition afternoon, Attenborough have done some bonfire night cooking. They have made some delicious toffee apples, bread stick sparklers and chocolate marshmallows. They all had a lot of fun and had sweet treats to enjoy!

Attenborough have been learning about the Maasai Tribe during history this term. They have created these fantastic necklaces inspired by the Maasai tribe. The pupils have worn the necklaces and tried the shuka cloth. Attenborough all looked fabulous!

Attenborough took part in Sports day. The children participated in many different activities such as egg +spoon race, sack race, splat the teacher and the obstacle course. They did amazing and won lots of team points. Well done Attenborough!

In P.E. the pupils are learning how to kickbox. In their first week they have learned the basic stances and stretches. Attenborough class have really enjoyed themselves.