Our volcano project has come to an end with a big explosion! The experiment provided wonder for the children and enhanced their natural curiosity. They were amazed when they witnessed the volcano erupt. We have been busy talking about holidays and destinations you might travel to. The children who are on holiday next week were keen to tell their peers where they were going and how they were travelling. As part of a group time activity the children explained their own knowledge of a travel agents and together we brainstormed ideas of how to create our own travel agents in […]

      Gateway sent a squad of 16 athletes, selected from Years 5 and 6, to compete in a Quadkids competition hosted by Challoners Grammar School. There were 7 schools competing to progress to the next round (Level 3) at Stoke Mandeville. All 16 children competed in two track and two field events and then formed two relay teams of eight (4 girls and 4 boys). There were lots of great performances throughout the squad, especially from the relay team who won their heat by some 30-40m. The scores and positions were calculated by adding the top four girls […]

Year 1 have enjoyed a wonderful week of Maths. Tuesday saw us weighing items on balance scales; first we had to estimate how many cubes it would take to make the scales balance. We were amazed how many cubes it took to balance everyday items such as a telephone, water bottle and shoe. On Wednesday we went to the hall for a Maths problem solving session with Mrs Rowe and the Year 6’s. There were a variety of challenges for us to solve, from shape problems, to number problems and even a few fractions! On Thursday we went outside and […]

The Year 6s have begun a coding project in which they have to design and program an animated story. To help them with their stories they were all paired up with a child from Reception or Year 1. It was lovely to see the Year 6s working with their partners to discuss their plans for their stories. The Year 6 children are now busy drawing backgrounds, creating sprites and putting their code together. We will be showing the younger children our programs at the end of the this term.

This week, Year 5 are in Ironbridge. For some, this will be their first time away from home! The trip is packed with learning opportunities and the Severn Gorge is absolutely stunning in May. As well as touring several museums, they are able to make connections between the different types of industry which were going on at the time of the Industrial Revolution. Today they have been to Blist’s Hill, a recreation of a Victorian town. The children love to spend old money and learn about the trades which were around at that time. Year 5 parents should expect their […]