In Year 7 learners are creating voiceovers for animated shorts. For the script, we are mostly using simple sentences. Also, learners have been using questions and making use of the different interrogative pronouns. What’s more, they need to use the right verb conjugation depending on the personal pronoun, and also the tense. Finally, learners have also been using different prepositions, as they are absolutely crucial to dialogue.
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Learners in Year 7 explored circuits and built their own miniature rooms with working lights and switches. Learners explored the difference between series and parallel circuits as well. Year 7 then went on to learn what it is like to live in space by learning about the International Space Station.
Year 7 are currently exploring the theme of Collaboration through volleyball. They have been developing the fundamental skills of setting, digging and underarm serving through a range of drills and games. They are working on their communication when receiving the ball and their ‘shuffle’ movement around the court. They are being really resilient whilst learning this challenging sport, and I look forward to many of them joining the volleyball team.
We have been investigating how women worked together to gain the vote. With it being the 100 year anniversary of the suffragette movement in the United Kingdom, the learners researched how women were treated during the Victorian period. They used primary sources to conduct research. The learners then investigated the methods used by the Suffragettes to gain the vote for women, and they gained knowledge about the key events in the movement by creating a timeline. Finally, the Year 7s have been working on their assessments and answering the question “Did voting make a difference?”
Our Year 7 and 8 learners had an incredible time on their residential trip to Koh Chang. They took many risks by embracing the challenges of the treetops course, the hike through the forest, the snorkelling adventure and by swimming in the waterfalls. They also learned more about themselves as they were given more independence and they made new friends. This was a memorable trip for all of us, and our learners have been reflecting on how much it helped them to develop their personal goals. Koh Chang by Rosa, Mony and Kelly-Ann
Here's why we love our trip to Koh Chang, It started off with such a bang, Everyday was such great fun, Especially the times in the sun, Hiking to the mountains high, Was something we had yet to try, Climbing from tree to tree, In the wind we felt free, Though we had to face our fears, We got courage from our peers, Of this idea we were fond, Making friends and having to bond, Having a blast altogether, May this feeling last forever, The whole experience was oh so great, We won’t let our fears decide our fate, Swimming in the deep blue sea, Playing ball games with Ms. Fee, Exercising our growth mindset, All these risks we won’t forget, Look up you see the sky is blue, Look down, there is water you can see though, By everyday our smiles grew, And to the teachers, it's because of you. We want to thank our teachers for, Taking us to fun galore, We love the blue lagoon, We hope to come back very soon. Our Year 7 learners got to grips with their new Big Idea by taking a risk and climbing at Phnom Penh Climb. They exposed themselves to uncertainty and opportunity by trying something new and they showed that they truly are risk takers!
Year 7 learners have been experimenting with natural art using natural resources and using nature to inspire their ideas. They have nearly finished their final group pieces that are all original ideas.
Learners in Year 7 have been exploring how animals adapt to various environments. Learners observed various bird beaks and got a chance to use various “bird beaks” themselves and collect data on which were the most effective for gathering various foods. Learners were also trained on how to use a microscope and captured several images of objects they observed on a microscopic level. Learners found and analyzed various samples ranging from string to centipede heads. Overall students greatly enjoyed this process. To wrap up the unit, learners built miniature foil rockets that they launched in order to practice data collection and analysis. It has been an active start to the year and the learners’ enthusiasm for science has made the science classroom a positive and engaging place to be.
Year 7 learners have been working to understand the importance of staying safe online. They created and have been updating their digital portfolios on Google Sites. Here they will record what they have been learning in other subjects. They also have started to create logos for a social event they are planning. Each learner can choose a different event, as you can see from their work below.
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