Computing and Internet Safety Week

12th February 2020F Frazer

Yesterday, 11th February was Safer Internet Day in the UK. It was celebrated globally with the theme of: together for a better internet.

Please click here to follow the link to the safer internet day website.

Last week was computing week in school where lots of activities were happening in and outside of school. Children in the Early Years had a visit from Mrs Hayward from the OpenZone with some sphero programmable robots. Children used ipads to control their sphero to paint!

Children in year 1 learned a song about staying safe online

Children in year 2 visited the OpenZone where they got to practice coding ‘blue bots’ and making robots out of LEGO. Children also made pic collages of the things we like to do on the internet. They talked about playing games that are good for children our age. Children also learned about how to stay SMART online we know:

 

There is lots of information for parents and carers about how to keep your child safe online on the childnet website. Click here to find out more.

If you are unsure of the age restrictions on apps, games, movies or TV shows search for them using common sense media to find out if the content is age appropriate for your child. Click here to be taken to the website.

 

Beamish

14th January 2020F Frazer

Last Thursday our year 2 classes had a great visit to Beamish. We went there as part of history week where we were learning about changes in transport over time and influential people such as the ‘Wright brothers’ who invented the motorised plane. It flew for the first time on December 17th 1903. Without inventors like the ‘wright brothers’ we wouldn’t be able to travel as far or as fast as we do today.

Beamish houses a variety of different types of transport form the early 1900s and beyond. We has a brilliant time finding out about the ‘Penny Farthing’ bike. We learned that it got its name as the large ‘front wheel’ resembled the size of a 1900s ‘penny’ while smaller back wheel resembled the 1900s ‘farthing’. It was very tall and would have been difficult and uncomfortable to ride.

We rode the tram around the museum, they’re very beautiful inside, though the seats were wooden and rather hard. Children even got the chance to be ‘conductor’ ringing the bell to signal we were ready for the off!

We were fascinated by the large ‘limousine’ style car, the horn was really hard to press and made a funny noise. We could fit lots of people in the back!

Children took a ride on an old bus. The seats went down the sides of the bus rather than one in front of the other like we have today. We even stopped off to visit the horses who pulled carriages, another interesting form of early transport.

We visited the 1900s school and found the teacher very strict! She told us to sit up straight and write on slate boards. We also couldn’t resist picking up a little treat from the sweet shop in the 1900s town. What a great day had by all!

 

History Week and Remembrance 2019

11th November 2019F Frazer

It has been history week in school. Children in year 1 have been learning about World War 1 and Year 2 have been learning about World War 2. All children in school have been remembering those who have fought and died in both world wars and more recent conflicts. To mark remembrance 2019, today on Armistice day, some children went to the West Park Cenotaph to represent our school in paying our respects. We held a two minute silence in school and all classes have made a class poppy wreath. This afternoon we held a very special assembly. We talked about why we remember and each class presented their wreath very respectfully. The wreaths are very beautiful and will be proudly displayed so that we can continue to remember.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

Armistice Day 2019

11th November 2019F Frazer

This morning we took a group of representatives form our school to the cenotaph in the West Park to pay our respects to those who have fought and lost their lives in wars of the past and more recent conflicts. The children who came along were brilliant role models for our school. Their behaviour and respectfulness were exemplary.

We were joined by children form other schools, veterans who served our country, the Mayor, members of other uniformed services and of course members of the public. It was a lovely service led by Father Mervyn.

Biddick Hall Infant and Nursery School remembers…

Lest we forget.

Glittery Germs!

20th September 2019F Frazer

In science we have been learning about how good hygiene is important to humans as it helps keep us safe and healthy. We did some experiments in class to show the importance of hand washing. One of our friends had glitter all over their hands and they went around the classroom touching various objects such as door handles and pencils. We were amazed to see how quickly the germs spread! We easily solved the problem by washing the germs off our hands and classroom objects with soap and water.

We explored how germs ‘don’t like’ soap by completing another experiment. We dropped glitter (germs) into a bowl of water. When we dipped our finger in the glitter (germs) stuck to it quickly. However, when we put soap on our finger the glitter (germs) moved away from our finger. Logan said “Its like the germs are scared of the soap!” We all agreed it’s best to wash our hands regularly with soap and water.

Year 2 Tips for good hygiene:

  1. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water.
  2. cover your mouth with your hands when you cough or sneeze (Don’t forget to wash your hands after)
  3. Use a tissue to wipe your nose. Put it in the bin when you are finished!

Ks1 Sports Day 2019

8th July 2019F Frazer

We’ve had a fantastic afternoon competing in our annual sports day. A big well done to all of the children (and parents) who took part. Also a huge thank you to all grown-ups who came along to support and celebrate our children’s sporting achievements.

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Y2 SATs Talk

30th April 2019F Frazer

Thank you to all of the parents and carers who came to the meeting about SATs this afternoon. Please click here if you wish to watch the video that we showed or download the leaflet that we handed out.

If you have thought of any further questions about the SATs don’t hesitate but to ask Mrs Frazer or Mrs Dixon at the end of the school day.

Musical Theatre Club Presents… Matilda

3rd April 2019F Frazer

The children from year 2 who are in musical theatre club put on a mini show of Matilda the musical. The children learned their lines, actions and dance moves fantastically well. The performance was excellent. Here are some photographs from the show. Well done to all of those involved.