Category Archives: Upper Juniors

‘Toys’ Reviews

The year fives have been lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the 2013 Y6 production ‘Toys’ ahead of Monday’s exciting performance to the whole school. So year fives, what did you think of the performance? Which was your … Continue reading

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Team Caz Dragon Writer of the Week

  Last week, the Upper Juniors became sport shoe critics and, as part of their Big Write, reviewed their very own trainers commenting on what they liked, disliked and how the footwear could be improved. This week, Megan S is … Continue reading

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Wilverley Dragon Writer

Well Done Emily! You created a fantastic piece of writing about a brother and sister who were made to tidy up their mess. You used lots of great description and also created tension with the use of short sentences and … Continue reading

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Team Caz Dragon Writer of the Week

This week, the Upper Juniors were writing a story with the title ‘It Wasn’t My Fault’. The children wrote about various disasters included spilling bleach on mum’s favourite blouse and accidentally knocking over an expensive vintage vase whilst attempting to … Continue reading

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Wilverley Dragon Writer of the Week

Georgina produced a great playscript last week. Well done! By adding humour and excitement in her questioning, I found this really enjoyable to read. She has kept the reader interested by using detailed stage directions and by using all the information she … Continue reading

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Wilverley Dragon Writer of the Week (Number Two)

Well done Sean for reflecting on previous comments to improve his writing! Using more stage directions has increased his level and made the playscript more interesting to read. By choosing thoughtful questions and responses, I have learnt a great deal … Continue reading

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Bumblebee and Ladybird’s first poem…

Bumblebees and Ladybirds love learning and singing; rhymes, poems and songs. If you click below, here is the first poem they have learnt, it is called Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear We all hope that you enjoy … Continue reading

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Team Cazneaux Dragon Writer of the Week

Last week, the Upper Juniors started their new topic ‘Global Swap Shop’. They began their learning thinking about child labour and all had to write an argument on whether or not child labour should be made illegal across the globe. … Continue reading

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Victorian Times

Last Monday, the Lower Juniors went back in time and experienced a day in the life of a Victorian child. Children were met by their teachers but there was something a little bit different about them! Equally, the classrooms were … Continue reading

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Team Oak and ‘The Village Blacksmith’

Team Oak had great fun learning and performing our oral poem ‘The Village Blacksmith’ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.  We learnt about the honest work of a local blacksmith and caught a glimpse of what life was like during the Victorian era … Continue reading

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