Merlins News

In computing this week we looked at range of communication types. We then delved deeper into a range of scenarios and looked at which forms/platforms of communication would work best. 

Monday saw us celebrate the diverse range of languages spoke through Europe. As well as dressing in our chosen flag colours our children took part in several enjoyable activities from a scavenger hunt, escape room and creating their own language phrase bank.

A snapshot from RE this week. The children were investigating the transfiguration by looking at different accounts from the bible. They were then tasked with using talk for writing to help them retell the events of the transfiguration.

PE over on the MUGA this week. The Merlins continued their football unit and worked on shooting and finishing before playing a small sided game. Some good skills on show. Again we’re are so lucky to have this amazing facility right on our doorstep. We love it! Here is a Read more…

A quick snapshot of this weeks music lesson. We really are so lucky to have Mr Price come in and share his expertise with us. The childrens playing is really developing each week. Remember you can bring your instrument home to do additional work as long as you bring it Read more…

In English the week the Merlins have been looking at some of the features of persuasive writing. We have been identifying and using persuasive techniques in writing. Be careful parents, your children are now all masters of persuasion! 

So far in art this term we have look at monotypes and used the work of Kevork Muorad to inspire our creativity. In week one we used the monotype printing technique before moving on to mark making skills in week two. 

History in the Merlins class this week saw us refreshing our memory of early British history and developing our understanding of chronology. We discussed change and continuity from a range of periods in time.