Raffle Prize numbers
A HUGE thank you to all of our school community who have supported our MND day. The final total is set to pass the £2500 mark which is absolutely outstanding! Mrs Rafferty has kindly written down the winning numbers which are on the photo below. Any prizes that need claiming, please come to the school office. Thanks again for the support, the children have been overwhelmed with the power of community spirit.
Sharing our Stories: 19/04/2024
Beautiful Work This Week
Being Human – Beautiful Speeches from XP Gateshead
The G29 students speeches answering our guiding question “What does it mean to be human?” is now live on our website.
You can listen again and relive the POL speeches here!
This beautiful work is also available to visitors to the QE Hospital at the Windy Nook Entrance via a QR code on the art installation. This is important work matters, raising awareness of the importance of organ donation. A work that chimes with Olivias’ concluding remarks to our POL.
“…being human is about our social structures and relationships. How we connect, understand each other and have a sense of understanding and acceptance for ourselves and others. We build our world through our memories and experience to decide where we want to go in the future. Humans grow through our community and others around us.”
XP Y9 Fieldwork to Thackray Museum
The Power of Change @ Carcroft
In Spring 2024, students from Years 5 and 6 at Carcroft School embarked on an Expedition to explore the 19th century’s impact on our lives today, examining whether its influence has been positive or negative. Students immersed themselves in the era by creating African pattern-inspired book bindings and sculptures. They delved into the work of British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonabare to understand cultural identity and globalisation. The history case study focused on the British Empire, particularly its effects on South Africa and the Zulu people, comparing Victorian society with Zulu society and discussing the legacy of these interactions. The science component of the Expedition related these historical impacts to the concepts of reversible and irreversible changes, using chemistry to draw parallels between the societal changes and scientific processes.
The Expedition’s culmination was an art exhibition-style event where students showcased sculptures inspired by Yinka Shonabare, reflecting on cultural identity and personal, cultural, or ethnic adaptation in an ever-changing world. This final product, along with literacy-based assessments and case study reflections, demonstrated the students’ learning and understanding of the 19th century’s influence. Throughout the Expedition, a diverse range of texts, including graphic novels and classic literature, enriched the students’ experience. Despite limitations on fieldwork due to economic conditions, video calls with South African residents offered insights into the lasting impacts of the British Empire on the Zulu people, enhancing the students’ global perspective and understanding of historical legacies.
Highlights from UKS2’s COL @ Plover
‘How will what I do today impact the world tomorrow?’ @ Norton Infants
The students’ final product drew together learning from all three of these case studies. They created these activity booklets, which contain examples of beautiful artwork and written information, and include activities for children to complete – here’s a sample of their work below!
We would like to donate these booklets to local places so that children can complete them whilst they are out in our community! If this is something that you feel you would like copies of, we can send them to you! Please send an email to [email protected] and we will organise sending them to you!
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Class 7 found a time capsule!
Yesterday afternoon class 7 have been on a clue finding treasure hunt, answering lots of questions to find the word ‘office’. So off we headed to find our treasure, and what a wonderful treasure we found! At the office, there was a time capsule, from 2000!
Back in the classroom we circled up to find what was inside. We read letters from students at Green Top 24 years ago, we looked at photos, found a bobble head of David Beckham, a 24 year old Pokémon card and lots of other awesome things. We discussed the similarities and differences between what we found from 24 years ago, compared to things that we play with, like and learn about now! I wonder what children in another 24 years would think!?
Crew Knowles: Giant Sweet Wrappers!
We love the giant sweet wrappers we created as part of our family learning! Everyone worked super hard on them today to improve them further!
Class 8 visitor and more classroom immersion
The children have drawn some fantastic coloured pencil sketches of landmarks in Thorne. They have looked at the lines and shapes and added detail to the buildings. I am really impressed with the effort that they went to. They have also drawn some of the logos of places that they see in Thorne.
On top of that, we have had a visit from a fantastic Doncaster author called Phillip Sheppard who has shared some of his stories and shown us his sketch book. He was a great expert to have in school who knows a lot about the history of Doncaster. We will be using his books throughout this expedition!
Year 5 Egyptian Day
On Friday 26th April, we are so excited to be having our very own Egyptian Day! Children are invited to come into school looking like an Ancient Egyptian to take part in our Workshop with Heritage Doncaster. The fun will last all day with other amazing activities planned for all!
Crew Knowles Family Learning!
We had great fun in family learning this afternoon creating giant sweet packets and getting involved in some Mayan inspired dancing!
Year 5/6 Extended Study – Summer
Crew Knowles – Hook Week continued!
We’ve continued to do lots of exciting activities in Hook Week including creating sweets out of paper plates and some beautiful Mayan masks!
Class 12 – Family Learning
As part of family learning, Class 12 have been creating replica sweet packets to immerse our classroom ready for the new expedition! Also, a huge thank you to Mrs Rayner who led a dance session for the children, replicating an ancient Maya dance.
Class 12 – Chichen Itza
Take a look at Layla’s lego skills! She has done a brilliant job of creating her own version of the Maya temple at Chichen Itza. Great work Layla!
