https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-ae96p-yxsem monthly 0.5 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a674f350-30d7-4922-90c4-1bb8c4ff1304/unnamed-425.png News - Humans, Nature, Universes - Nature Walk, Nature Talk - EYFS Each week, Reception pupils engage in valuable scientific exploration within the nature space. Working in small groups, they have developed a hands-on understanding of their environment by painting with soil, creating patterns using natural materials like leaves, stones, and sticks, and searching for snails and other insects. This week's focus, captured in the photo, was leaf rubbing, which was connected to discussions about the seasons and the observable changes in nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9a928dd1-4671-4d93-b3d9-b2b83e9d3d01/unnamed-423.png News - Humans, Nature, Universes - Four Legs, Two Legs, Three Legs - KS1 This picture celebrates Year 2's exploration of the human life cycle. Having already investigated the cycles of seasons and plants, the child here visualises and represents within science, the stages of their own life, demonstrating a clear understanding of growth and change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a8d7fbab-1054-47c9-969d-e6bda801bc49/unnamed-252.jpg News - Humans, Nature, Universes - Is Ice Lava? - LKS2 In our first term science lessons, Year 4 explored the States of Matter through our exciting "Fantastic Water" topic. We investigated how materials change state, observing freezing ice and the water droplets formed by condensation. We were making different experiments to show these processes. We recorded them in iOS programme “Pages”. We watched water change from solid to liquid to gas, we unlocked the knowledge of how rain, clouds, and rivers are formed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/af9f2fd1-ee10-47a0-8747-c6f9c4acd46c/unnamed-424.png News - Humans, Nature, Universes - Four Forces, One Universe - UKS2 This picture captures Year 6 pupils engaged in a multi-faceted science lesson. Starting with an online session with STEM ambassadors to explore the power of shape in design, they progressed through investigating forces, balance, and centre of gravity. The pupils then applied this physics knowledge to design and build balanced hanging structures. A celebration of our intent for immersive and experiential learning in science. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-ae96p-hwya2 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0d28b33e-6cb4-4fec-967c-41e43d2d527d/unnamed-422.png News - Faith: Unity & Kindness - Bright Light Celebration - EYFS In Reception, the pupils have participated in the celebration of Diwali, a key celebration among the Hindus in our community. Drawing on their knowledge of colours, the completed exquisite design of Rangoli, and transformed their classroom environment. They also made traditional oil lamps, an important celebration of knowledge in the Hindu religion. This picture captures our immersive approach to learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/cd4e5a3b-0701-40c9-822b-38fd408401e9/unnamed-420.png News - Faith: Unity & Kindness - Unity: Wear It, Be It - LKS2 Year 3 pupils have been exploring religious symbols and their meanings, successfully applying this concept to their own identity within the school environment. This picture celebrates one child's insightful identification of the school jumper as a symbol of identity, which they further developed by drawing a circle to represent that kindness, rather than the uniform, is more important. This learning beautifully celebrates our RE’s intent on focussing on the common human elements that bind the people together - humanism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/93c13f99-a99a-483d-80c5-03b2106e9d1d/unnamed-421.png News - Faith: Unity & Kindness - Commitment and Humanity - UKS2 Year 6 pupils looked closely at the universal concept of commitment both as a foundation of religious beliefs (using practices in Islam as a case study) and as an important part of personal discipline (humanism). They learned that underneath every success is the trait of commitment - when you are disciplined (committed) and stick to it. This picture shows one pupil’s clear understanding and personal reflections of what commitment entails. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-2msgt monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/eef8d0b7-8aaa-4026-9d86-2d041d0c6d37/unnamed-415.png News - Zones of Regulation - Emotions: Inside & Out - EYFS Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) makes up a large part of Nursery learning. As we settle into a new school year, our youngest children have learnt about sharing, listening and taking turns. In reception, children have been introduced to the zones of regulation. In shared talk, they have been taking turns through using shoulder partners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f5ee63f6-1890-429c-9bd7-27354bb2a6ed/unnamed-414.png News - Zones of Regulation - Regulating We and Me - KS1 PSHE is KS1 has covered a broad range of topics, including class charters, zones of regulation, internet safety and understanding and taking risks. We have found success in timetabling circle time each week on Wednesday morning. This provides a great opportunity for children to listen and respond to important and relevant issues that are often directly related to members of the class. Children are starting to understand and recognise their place within the school community as well as articulate opinion about personal, social and health issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b682b8b2-2525-4e72-9044-ff87b60fdab3/unnamed-413.png News - Zones of Regulation - Democracy and Debate - LKS2 Children have utilized the zones of regulation to understand how better to control their emotions if there is conflict at school. They have learnt about rights and responsibilities within the school community. This concept of democracy was explored further by Year 4 children by taking class votes and exploring debating within the classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5301b6d7-4444-49e0-8de0-81b9d41aec30/unnamed-416.png News - Zones of Regulation - Stereotypes: Lazy and Harmful - UKS2 Year 5 have learnt what stereotypes are and how it is harmful to assume a fixed and oversimplified belief about someone. Discussing generalizations allowed the children to highlight beliefs they perceive as unfair during a richly rewarding circle time. These ideas were linked to their own experiences and feelings, as well as linking it to King Herod during an RE lesson. The zones of regulations were explored through idioms and figurative language. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-czrhh monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5a8eb743-538b-4f31-ac74-dba127b0847e/unnamed-412.png News - Music Moves Us - Preparing for the Performance - EYFS Reception listened to a variety of Christmas songs including Little Donkey and other traditional carols. They explored how the words of the songs and the music itself made them feel and how they could respond in actions. They practised their songs in class adding movement and gestures to perfect their performance for the Christmas play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/220e7e57-bb94-4223-95ac-d2ab7df7e0dd/unnamed-411.png News - Music Moves Us - Skeleton Keys - KS1 Year 1 listened to a variety of pieces of music that convey different emotions and feelings, including happiness, frisson, excitement, sadness. They listened to ‘Fossils’ from ‘Carnival of the Animals’ and sang ‘The Skeleton Dance’. They then acted out the song and played xylophones to create the sound of the skeletons. They have also started taking part in singing assembly with lower key stage 2 to great success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/14e57638-082d-47f7-9041-4d7b6e39df6e/unnamed-410.png News - Music Moves Us - Music Making Feelings Flow - LKS2 Year 4 listened to ‘Reflets dan l’Eau’ by Claude Debussy. They explored through enquiry based questioning, how Debussy was able to create the sound of the movement of water on the piano. They focussed on texture of the piano writing and then improvised sounds of their own using small percussion. Singing assembly for years 1-4 is also a highlight of the week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/382a03c9-f981-4e8f-9e49-352d2f6c490c/unnamed+%283%29.png News - Music Moves Us - Songs of Soldiers Past - UKS2 Year 6 worked on performance of the song ‘Jerusalem’. Through their project on the Second World War, they listened to songs and other music of the 1940s and explored its impact, through the music and lyrics, on the armed forces and the population left at home during the war. They performed the song during an assembly to mark Remembrance Day. Year 5 and 6 violinists and pianists are also performing in a recital to parents. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-ae96p-gbtz9 monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/27895ef4-253a-4274-916b-e9cbcace7aac/unnamed-249.jpg News - Building Bodies - Crouching Tiger, Running Dragon - EYFS In Reception, children are following simple instructions during gymnastics activities. They demonstrate basic movements such as walking, running, skipping, and crawling, often incorporating 'animal moves.' They are learning to perform a variety of shapes, jumps, balances, and rolls, and to link these actions together. Additionally, children are being taught how to safely carry and use mats and benches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ed88b60d-1802-4a8b-9906-997194aac8d3/unnamed-250.jpg News - Building Bodies - Point of Balance - KS1 In Year 1, children are developing skills in basic gymnastics, including travel, balance, and shapes. They demonstrate a variety of recognized balance points. The children are introduced to movements such as turning, twisting, rocking, and rolling, with opportunities to connect these actions. Later in the term, they will practice and perform simple canon and unison techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/00a498e8-d841-49db-8c5f-747459155167/unnamed-418.png News - Building Bodies - Good Lunch then Badminton - LKS2 At lunchtimes, children play multi-sport games in the key stage 2 playground. In this photo the year 3 children are enjoying a game of badminton. They are developing their understanding of rules and knowledge of how to score. The children serve to begin a game and explore forehand hitting with increasing confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/df847f42-9fe6-4f33-b682-686ab9631e9f/unnamed-417.png News - Building Bodies - Strategic Attack & Defence - UKS2 In football, Year 6 pupils are employing a wider range of attacking and defensive strategies. They have practiced turning with the ball, controlling bouncing balls, and creating space on the field. The children enjoy using a variety of positions and formations in small and large games. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-ekz7t monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/99a6e7b6-d71c-451d-a9ea-ef8d86d7d7ae/unnamed-407.png News - French-Fanatics - Fantastic French - LKS2 Year 4 has made a magnifique start continuing their French language journey! We have focused heavily on pronunciation, learning specific phonemes to help us sound more authentic when speaking. We also explored French culture, discussing the country and typical national traditions. A major highlight was using “Showbie” to record video of them introducing themselves. The students loved posting these clips and listening back to their own voices, which was a fantastic way to build confidence in their speaking skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6d507681-19e5-4f00-85f4-7dcded0727f7/unnamed-408.png News - French-Fanatics - Bon’ Appetit - UKS2 In this unit, Year-6 pupils will learn 10 fruits and be introduced to the simple opinions ‘I like’ and ‘I do not like’. By the end of the unit pupils will have the knowledge and skills to be able to say which fruits they like and do not like. Children will attempt to spell some of these nouns, ask somebody in French if they like a particular fruit, and say what fruits they like and dislike. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-pn2wt monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/35f1570c-90fa-46ae-9f59-b32ab3e0f9ea/unnamed-405.png News - Mission: Additional - From Zero to Hero - EYFS Children in the Foundation Stage have been learning all about numbers and understanding how numbers are created and how they can be represented in different ways. They have been introduced to different manipulatives to support their learning. Children work collaboratively to encourage maths talk and sharing ideas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/71f0e619-9862-4242-b461-2f01f9f83b82/unnamed-404.png News - Mission: Additional - Concrete Values, Abstract Places - KS1 In KS1, children have been used a range of manipulatives to understand number and place values. In Year Two, children have been using practical work moving towards the abstract. Through use of stem sentences and lots of partner talk children are beginning to explain their answers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b0b37d3a-62c5-44be-bb5a-683879e2694e/unnamed-248.jpg News - Mission: Additional - Two’th or Four’se - LKS2 Use of ‘true or false’ reasoning questions to test understanding and identify any misconceptions or gaps. Children explain why they have chosen the relevant answers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a7a46c24-af3d-4c4a-8f4c-6f286c76ca22/unnamed-406.png News - Mission: Additional - Tens > Units - UKS2 Increased emphasis on partner work and oracy, supporting children’s confidence in their understanding of mathematical concepts. Children are encouraged to complete shared tasks before moving on to independent work. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-lzsfw monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b7186bf1-8ae3-4665-ab14-9e240f8c4770/unnamed-401.png News - Stone Age Investigators - Starting History with a Bang - EYFS Reception have developed their understanding of the past and present by exploring old and new objects. They have enjoyed investigating these items in their role play area. Additionally, Reception learned about the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, as well as the significance of Remembrance Day, as part of their history lessons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b63a505b-956d-4d6c-9029-c6110d3a01c1/unnamed-400.png News - Stone Age Investigators - Changes in Local History - KS1 Year 1 have explored the past and present as it relates to their local area. They compared historical and contemporary objects allowing them to identify changes over time. Building upon this, pupils made comparisons between the Cutty Sark, a relic of the past, and the modern Thames Clipper. This hands-on learning was enhanced by an enriching local area trip, where the children were able to observe both of these contrasting modes of transport in person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/42cbd67d-ef88-48cb-97d7-b4c11067b7f4/unnamed-399.png News - Stone Age Investigators - Stone Age Assembly - LKS2 Year 3 have enriched their Stone Age learning through diverse, cross-curricular activities. These have included using stories like 'The Stone Age Boy' and the film 'Early Man’ to inspire writing, creating art inspired by cave paintings, and crafting Stone Age jewellery. Parents were invited to join their children in building Stone Age shelters and trying their hand at fire-making. Year 3 successfully presented their historical knowledge to the school in a Stone Age class assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/10107985-5168-4da2-9671-51eff605df03/unnamed-402.png News - Stone Age Investigators - Saxons & Vikings - UKS2 Lessons in Year 5 have focused on building both substantive and disciplinary knowledge, with students working towards answering two key enquiry questions within their Anglo-Saxons and Vikings topic. Additional wider curriculum activities, such as a Viking workshop and a trip to the Docklands museum, have further enhanced student engagement and deepened pupil understanding of the topic. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-egddb monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9a62b3d1-5509-412a-8166-f1d86c754ba9/unnamed-397.png News - Cartography Kids - District London Rail - EYFS The image captures a Reception pupil engaged in a geography study focusing on the local area. Central to this learning is the Docklands Railway, which they have identified in their lesson as a key landmark near the school. The child in the picture is seen actively exploring the vital role of constructing the routes and destinations of the Docklands rail stops within Greenwich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/26d4b87b-02ca-4d51-88fb-ee1500ee168b/unnamed-398.png News - Cartography Kids - Earth’s Interior Decorators - KS1 This picture captures Year 2 pupils demonstrating the enquiry approach to learning. Using maps, they successfully identified the key physical and human features of London, skillfully contrasting the London urban environment with the city of Nairobi, Kenya. This collaborative display of map work plays an essential role in fostering geographical understanding across our school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d240c8d3-475e-41f9-830c-5b349abd77e8/unnamed-247.jpg News - Cartography Kids - A Peek at the Creek - LKS2 Year 4 enjoyed a geography field trip to the Creekside Discovery Centre at Deptford Creek. Dressed in thigh-high waders and clutching walking sticks, we stepped into the low tide to explore the muddy banks of the River Ravensbourne. The highlight for many was wading through the water to hunt for river life; we were amazed by the freshwater shrimp and crabs we managed to catch in our nets. This hands-on experience connected with our classroom learning, bringing our topic on rivers to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/fa4c1ba0-8313-42a7-aa67-0e933d26eea1/unnamed-396.png News - Cartography Kids - Geo-Mysteries in History - UKS2 Year 6 pupils did not just visit the Docklands Museum, they plunged into a geographical and historical immersion that brought the past to life. Entwined with their history curriculum, the visit allowed the pupils to dissect the map and landscape of London, uncovering how its identity was fundamentally shaped by its historical and powerful naval industry. This picture celebrates our immersive approach to learning in Geography and the importance of map work. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-knrk5 monthly 0.5 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0986146e-f7cb-4692-9335-abfef251b198/unnamed-245.jpg News - Speak and Spell - Talk Partners - EYFS Reception have been working on developing their communication skills using sentence frames and talk partners. The intervention NELI has been used across the phase to develop all aspects language. Children have taken part in workshops such as african storytelling to celebrate Black History Month and oracy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1e976f1f-1994-4017-85fe-ddc869c0deb0/unnamed-395.png News - Speak and Spell - Light Language - KS1 This learning module focused on developing narrative skills through the retelling of traditional tales, specifically employing Pie Corbett's Story Map technique to visually structure the plot. These structural techniques supported both oral and performance work. Practical application culminated in preparing and performing a Diwali Assembly, where students acted out the story with both a partner and the whole-class. Literacy and oral communication skills were further honed through the use of stem sentences to support clear recounting and the practice of choral reading to build fluency and expressive delivery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/54698114-d919-41d5-985d-92a297825374/unnamed-394.png News - Speak and Spell - Speak Loud, Speak Proud - LKS2 Lower Key Stage 2 have been focusing on oracy skills, a variety of different skills including, stem sentences, talk partners, think alouds, reading for pleasure author workshops and reciting poetry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6b09ced4-a7a5-46e9-abb4-9a27ab94aca8/unnamed-246.jpg News - Speak and Spell - Young Bards on the Cards - UKS2 Year 5 pupils performed The Shakespeare Schools Festival works in partnership with the National Theatre to help 700 schools from across the UK to stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre. Some children in Year 5 are working with the Shakespeare Company and are taking part in this year’s performance of The Tempest. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-ae96p monthly 0.5 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/62afb387-850a-4a24-8497-bf86119efd60/unnamed-243.jpg News - Web-Surf Safety - Surfing Safely - EYFS Children in Nursery and Reception take their agreements regarding online safety seriously. This year, the team updated the content of the 'Online Safety Agreement,' and the children sealed the deal with their fingerprints. Since children are exposed to technology from an early age, it's important for them to recognize the information and communication technology (ICT) around them. They should learn to see these tools not just as toys, but also for their valuable uses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2074f273-b507-43ce-97f6-02226d02e1f9/unnamed-242.jpg News - Web-Surf Safety - A Talk on Tablets - KS1 In Year 1, the initial conversation about how children use their tablets at home revealed that many are already playing games, and some even mentioned using chat apps. In response, teachers adjusted their lessons and held discussions during circle time about the dangers of online chatting. The pupils learned how to stay safe online, including what information is appropriate to share and what should never be shared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/92381ac5-ade5-46a6-ab9a-5599862b2f48/unnamed-393.png News - Web-Surf Safety - Clouds and Cables - LKS2 Year 4 children are using Showbie to document their learning across various subjects, including computing. We started by discussing safe internet usage and the importance of protecting personal information. Next, we explored the basics of the internet, covering what it is—a network of interconnected computers—and how it works, including how data is transferred through servers. We also introduced key terms like the World Wide Web, email, and search engines, explaining their functions and relevance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/33d58972-6890-437c-acf8-fc612e709b5b/unnamed-244.jpg News - Web-Surf Safety - Street Smart, Web Smart - UKS2 This term, the whole school focused on raising awareness among children and parents about the dangers posed by "open chats." We launched a campaign titled "Would You Let Your Child Speak with a Stranger?" This initiative began before Parents' Evening, featuring posters and information on how to protect children online. Special emphasis was placed on Key Stage 2 (KS2) students, as they are the group that is beginning to use chat platforms. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-z79ry-zwmwy-g8rhd monthly 0.5 2025-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/14e179f3-34e4-47fb-9730-bb42e385f381/unnamed-238.jpg News - Clever Constructors - Brilliant Body-Builders - EYFS In the early years, the nursery class is exploring the human body. They are engaging in singing songs, dancing, creating skeleton models, and using language to identify various body parts. In this photo, the children are assembling a 'Robot.' We used language to identify the different ways of attaching the body parts, such as ‘Can you clip the neck and the shoulders together? Or ‘How can we attach the legs to the body?’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/da59bbf4-bb21-4856-8bf0-4d1dd882538e/unnamed-253.jpg News - Clever Constructors - Faithful Constructions - KS1 In Year 1, students are exploring the topic of Christianity and the concept of giving during their Religious Education lessons. They discussed places of worship for Christians and looked at various churches and cathedrals in London. The children identified different geometric shapes within the structures, focusing on the square pyramid and the cuboid. They used 2D shapes to make 3D shapes that stand freely. Working collaboratively in groups, with guidance from adults, they constructed these shapes with art straws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/beefa017-6ed1-462f-a7da-fb8f04b515cc/unnamed-389.png News - Clever Constructors - Cool Croc Constructions - LKS2 The children in year 4 are making snapping crocodiles to learn how levers work. The project uses levers and linkages to demonstrate how simple machines generate movement. The split pins act as pivot points for the cardboard components, allowing students to see how moving one handle causes the crocodile to "snap." The children understand how levers change the direction and magnitude of force. The children will be able to apply this understanding in the design and making of Christmas cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0968de35-e541-4690-9dc1-27c74fac0079/unnamed-239.jpg News - Clever Constructors - Building a Safe Place - UKS2 In Year 6, students expand their understanding of freestanding structures and materials. They practice using various types of joints. Additionally, they research different types of bomb shelters used during World War II. Their project involves designing and constructing a model, which will then be evaluated by their team and classmates. The focus is on creating a product that meets specific design criteria. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-mm7h7-z79ry-zwmwy monthly 0.5 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/188ed36e-26a2-4656-8148-c54eba43a9d0/unnamed-236.jpg News - Morden Masterpieces - I See Me - EYFS Reception have been studying the topic’ All about me’. They took time to draw their own families using pencils and colours, then created a collage of their house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d0e850e5-b681-4752-ba39-a34f7ef7c761/unnamed-234.jpg News - Morden Masterpieces - I See Thee - KS1 Year 1 have been working on the topic ‘ourselves’. They worked in pairs and did some observational paintings of each other, paying attention to colours and features of their partner. They mixed colours and use careful brush strokes. Year 2 have been studying the topic Africa. They have been looking at giraffes and the patterns on their fur. They mixed their own colours and created giraffe patterns putting them all together in a collaborative project to make a giant giraffe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/040a8341-9208-4f11-88a5-8ef21966a0d3/unnamed-235.jpg News - Morden Masterpieces - Getting Smart with Art - LKS2 Year 3 have created Cave art inspired by Stone Age art. They used charcoal and painting techniques to create animals in the style of stone age art. Year 4 have been looking at paintings by Monet linked with rivers and water lilies. They used different kinds of brush strokes inspired by Monet’s techniques and applied these to cityscape paintings following their trip to Deptford Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/cc2a0a22-e0de-4a2e-93cd-f2c71768e0cf/unnamed-233.jpg News - Morden Masterpieces - A Ship to Imagination - UKS2 Year 5 have been studying vikings -using observational drawings they have looked at the features of the ship using shading etching techniques to create their images https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-d39zh monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e185a976-bc5e-4d8f-ade7-d1e73f5e31a0/unnamed-300.png News - Natural Sciences - Bog Baby Habitats - EYFS In Reception, pupils have been enchanted by the story of Bog Baby. To bring the story to life, they ventured out to the park to explore what a real habitat for a Bog Baby might look like. As young nature detectives, they carefully considered what this magical creature would need to live and thrive. One lively discussion centred around the need for food, specifically, whether grass would be enough. This picture celebrates one pupil’s imaginative idea of what Bog Baby might eat, showing thoughtful connections between storytelling, nature, and creative thinking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d6e7304f-65c2-4c81-a594-00ee97b2b571/unnamed-298.png News - Natural Sciences - Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle - KS1 In Year 2, as part of their learning about climate change, pupils became young eco-explorers, delving into the importance of recycling. Using the school environment they investigated how everyday materials can be reused and repurposed, linking their discoveries to their science lessons on materials. This picture celebrates a brainstorming session, where pupils collaborated to think of creative ways the school can recycle more effectively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f253cc8e-fb95-470f-8983-69e8036672bb/unnamed-299.png News - Natural Sciences - Sound Wave Scientists - LKS2 In Year 4, pupils have been diving into the science of sound, exploring how it travels and how different pitches are produced and measured. This picture captures the excitement of a hands-on experiment where pupils created their own string telephones and put them to the test on the playground. Through trial, error, and collaboration, they discovered how tension, length, and materials affect the way sound moves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e7ac05b8-9853-4252-b2c7-4221f4e31132/unnamed-301.png News - Natural Sciences - Roots of Discovery - UKS2 In Science, Year 6 pupils have been investigating the fascinating world of plant reproduction. They explored the different methods by which plants reproduce, from flowering and seed dispersal to asexual reproduction like runners and cuttings. Through hands-on activities and close observation, they discovered how plants ensure their survival and spread across different environments. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-6a8rx monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/07b1c76b-9beb-4bd0-8ccd-d85bbf30bccd/unnamed-294.png News - Faith and Kindness - Prayers and Unity - EYFS As part of their exploration of the world around them, Reception pupils have been learning about family traditions and religious practices. This beautiful artwork celebrates one child's depiction of a special daily moment, coming together with his family to pray. His drawing lovingly represents each family member, capturing the warmth, unity, and meaning behind their shared ritual. It's a heartfelt glimpse into how faith and togetherness play a role in his everyday life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/56de06ea-05d5-448f-bca7-93e1d2f99c47/unnamed-295.png News - Faith and Kindness - Kindness is Strength - KS1 This picture celebrates year 2’s journey of exploring the power of kindness through storytelling. They've discovered how compassion connects us all, no matter where we come from or what we believe. Using the tale of the Taming of the Elephant, a Buddhist story of patience and peace; reflected on the wisdom of "The Fruit Seller," a Hindu story of generosity; learned from the example of Prophet Muhammad and the old woman who once mistreated him; and the timeless Christian parable of the Good Samaritan. Each story, unique in its origin, reveals the same powerful truth: kindness is a universal language. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ba1948ad-0d96-4f2c-8918-d3d10bca658e/unnamed-296.png News - Faith and Kindness - The Eightfold Path - LKS2 This thoughtful artwork celebrates a pupil’s growing understanding of Buddhism. Inspired by her exploration of the Eightfold Path, she delved into the core principles of Buddhist teachings, mindfulness, compassion, and right action. Drawing from what she learned, she created her own meaningful interpretation, using art to express the values and wisdom at the heart of the faith. It’s a creative and insightful reflection of her learning journey in this topic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c5e54e21-18e9-40d7-a44d-6a1eab47757e/unnamed-297.png News - Faith and Kindness - The Five Ks - UKS2 In their study of Sikhism, pupils have been exploring the many ways Sikhs demonstrate commitment, through faith, service, and daily actions. This learning journey has also inspired them to reflect on their own lives, thinking deeply about how they show dedication in both their learning and personal growth. This powerful piece of artwork celebrates one pupil’s personal map of commitment, beautifully weaving together lessons from Sikhism with their own values and experiences. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-4t2ld monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e44a0f6b-4aea-4f61-8d51-6da6da4a5a7d/unnamed-292.png News - Sporting Success - Starting Strong - EYFS The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) athletics segment in Physical Education (PE) aims to develop children's fundamental movement skills, coordination, and basic athletic abilities in a fun and engaging way. This segment focuses on fostering physical development, encouraging active participation, and promoting a love for physical activity through structured play and guided activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/cf2ce4f2-4798-4711-a326-ae6665ee149f/unnamed-291.png News - Sporting Success - Masters of Momentum - KS1 In this unit of work, we are looking a little deeper into the mechanics of running and changing speed. We are also beginning to work on jumping for distance by taking off from one foot and landing on the same foot – hopping. We explore how quickly we can accelerate from a variety of different positions including sitting, standing, kneeling, lying down, etc., and allow the children to find the position that they feel helps them to get up to full speed the quickest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0d9c32b4-3e3f-469e-ac5d-3c3b7255d448/unnamed-290.png News - Sporting Success - - LKS2 Children learnt how to control their movement in response to instructions. Demonstrate agility and speed. Jump for height and distance. Throw with speed and power and apply appropriate force. In cricket they learnt how to adhere to some of the basic rules of cricket. Develop a range of skills to use in isolation and a competitive context. Strike a bowled ball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/99022b47-6ab4-40b0-9d6f-87160c0f44c4/unnamed-293.png News - Sporting Success - Skill, Speed, Power, Precision - KS2 Upper Key Stage 2 have learnt how to sustain pace over short and longer distances in athletics, run as part of a relay team, and perform a range of jumps and throws. Students also developed their cricket skills in summer 1. They linked a range of skills and used in combination. They were able to collaborate with a team to choose, use and adapt rules in games. UPKS2 students can now recognise how some aspects of fitness apply to cricket, e.g., power, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Year 6 girls football team also won a tournament and the boys got to the final of a competition. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-tscmk monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6b9e45f8-15b1-45ea-a2cd-cc9362b7b37a/unnamed-194.jpg News - Healthy Minds Matter - Words That Build - EYFS In Reception, they have been actively embedding the Kagan cooperative learning approach to support the development of essential social skills. This strategy has been integrated into both carpet times and independent play activities. The focus has been on key areas such as turn-taking, using positive language, and greeting others appropriately. These foundational skills are vital for building strong peer relationships and fostering a supportive classroom environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e58e993e-cbe0-4b6a-8c71-7f2fc0a0f85e/unnamed-289.png News - Healthy Minds Matter - Waste Not, Want Not - KS1 This term, Year 2 have been learning all about recycling and looking after the environment. The children have explored how rubbish can harm our planet and why it’s so important to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The class took part in fun activities such as sorting rubbish, designing recycling posters, and learning how to save energy and water at home and school. Children now understand that everyone has a role to play in protecting our environment and that they are proud to be responsible citizens who want to make a positive difference for the Earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6cad2541-16e8-43d4-babc-956cd8b70f6b/unnamed-196.jpg News - Healthy Minds Matter - Respectful Relationships Thrive - LKS2 Year 3 have now started their Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lessons. These sessions focus on helping pupils understand the importance of healthy relationships. As part of the programme, pupils are learning about different types of relationships, the value of kindness and respect, and the importance of personal boundaries and safety. To support this learning, an “Ask It” Box has been introduced in the classroom. This provides pupils with a safe, judgment-free space to ask questions anonymously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2280fd97-1c08-4f98-b5d8-d162ffed83fe/unnamed-195.jpg News - Healthy Minds Matter - Empowered to Grow - UKS2 Upper Key Stage 2 have recently begun their Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lessons, with a particular focus on sex education. These sessions are being delivered in a safe, age-appropriate, and respectful environment, aiming to help children develop a clear understanding of their bodies, relationships, and the changes they experience as they grow. The curriculum supports pupils in building confidence, understanding personal boundaries, and learning how to stay safe and healthy. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-3dkp3 monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b5c89352-53bd-42b8-b702-f23e7fe8a4a1/unnamed-288.png News - Soundwaves Set Free - Mammal Music - EYFS In Nursery, the children have explored the different sounds that animals make through listening and sharing ideas through talking and role play. They have improvised sound effects of different animals through vocal sounds and body percussion. They also explored how different animals move which generated musical vocabulary around tempo such as ‘slow and fast’ as well as ‘slower and faster’. They then displayed their sense of tempo through performing an animal dance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2c43c02b-3d09-432a-94f8-fc26db8b18b2/unnamed-286.png News - Soundwaves Set Free - Beats Move Minds - KS1 Year 1 explored how music can convey a feeling or effect through their listening and responses. They listened to two contrasting pieces, one with a beat and the other with no obvious beat. They responded through paired talking and group movement. They experimented with emulating the musical effect of Space through the music of Brain Eno and improvised/composed their own sound effects which they appraised mixing these effects with the original music of Brian Eno’s ‘Ascent’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d01951d2-010b-4fc3-80f5-7fc7c1a5ce35/unnamed-193.jpg News - Soundwaves Set Free - Banding Together - LKS2 Year 4 attended the Brightsparks festival at the Royal Festival Hall. The London Philharmonic Orchestra performed Igor Stravinsky’s dazzling Petrushka, transporting them to a magical world of love, conflict and dancing puppets. Many year KS2 have also been taking part in ROCKSTEADY. A new opportunity that has been introduced this term where children are able to learn an instrument as part of bands, whilst being accredited by Trinity Laban Consevetoire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/14180f69-4de7-4b0e-902a-c3f6852f1599/unnamed-287.png News - Soundwaves Set Free - Rule The Stage - UKS2 Members of year 2 have also been taking part in in ROCKSTEADY along with weekly flute, violin, drum and piano sessions. From this they will begiving end of year performances. Year 6 are also currently in rehearsal for their for their end of year musical ‘Rule the School’, which we are very much looking forward to. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-tnew5 monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/830aab0a-908e-4dee-8b93-78d237c372b8/unnamed-192.jpg News - Arithmetic Excellence - Sums of Success - LKS2 Year 4 performed exceptionally well during the National times tables check in June, with 85% of students achieving a remarkable success rate of 92%, scoring more than 23 out of 25 points. This impressive performance exceeded the expectations. The children also responded positively to transitioning to the new NCETM scheme, highlighting both their enthusiasm for learning and strong grasp of key mathematical concepts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6f71d08d-8dee-4eed-ba1c-b3ec0fe0d284/unnamed-191.jpg News - Arithmetic Excellence - Reasoning Results - UKS2 Y5 successfully transitioned from White Rose to the NCETM curriculum. The transition has been smooth and effective. Pupils have adapted well, showing increased mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills and working more independently. Teachers have embraced the new structure, leading to improved confidence and deeper understanding across key topics. Y6 focused on excellence in arithmetic and the application of that knowledge to challenging reasoning problems, evidenced by excellent SATs scores. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-8827y monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/4034030b-bced-4bf7-a564-af562e311fd2/unnamed-284.png News - Roots and Raiders - History Gets Personal - EYFS In EYFS, pupils developed their understanding of the past by exploring their own parents’ heritage. As part of this learning, they took part in a Cultural Day, where they celebrated the diverse backgrounds within the school community. Pupils shared stories, traditional dress, food, and customs, and found out about their parents’ unique experiences in British society. This helped them make personal connections to history and begin to understand the richness of the past through real-life experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/92405272-2a2d-460f-bdb5-f03ddc7a3e14/unnamed-281.png News - Roots and Raiders - Bravery Beyond Borders - KS1 Year 2 had an exciting trip to the Florence Nightingale Museum, linked to their learning about significant people in history. Pupils explored how Florence Nightingale helped improve hospitals during the Crimean War and placed key events on a timeline. They also learned about Mary Seacole and how her contributions were just as important, though her experiences were very different from Florence’s. As part of the trip, they visited the statue of Mary Seacole in London, built in her memory, to reflect on her legacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d0f30755-901e-44df-8603-687b023a0c11/unnamed-282.png News - Roots and Raiders - Homes in Rome - LKS2 In Year 3, pupils explored the impact of the Roman Empire on Britain as part of their history learning. To deepen their understanding, they visited a Roman villa, where they were able to see first-hand the features of Roman architecture and daily life. The trip provided valuable opportunities to handle artefacts, ask questions, and make connections between what they had learned in the classroom and real historical evidence. This enriched their knowledge of Roman society and helped bring the topic to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/74cef1f1-36c7-4545-8782-0fe3da908cdd/unnamed-283.png News - Roots and Raiders - Raiders and Traders - UKS2 Year 5 developed their understanding of the Vikings by exploring their origins, lifestyle, and impact on Britain. To enhance this learning, pupils took part in a Viking workshop, which offered hands-on experiences such as examining replica artefacts, trying on Viking clothing, and learning about Viking warfare and trade. This immersive experience helped pupils deepen their historical enquiry skills and brought the topic to life, strengthening their understanding of Viking culture and its legacy. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-lmm26 monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/3a4ead4d-bb2d-4379-8181-18e2b50d7206/unnamed-280.png News - Talk. Read. Write. - Words Bloom with NELI - EYFS We have promoted Oracy in a variety of ways. This picture celebrates the implementation of NELI programme has helped children with speech and language delays to develop all aspects of language. They've done a lot of ordering and retelling of stories and events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/16a71fdd-f60b-4367-a5c9-dc52fe8a6af2/unnamed-279.png News - Talk. Read. Write. - Readers Become Leaders - KS1 Across the school children are visiting the school library and local libraries. They are encouraged to borrow books and read them at school and home and visit the local libraries with their parents. This picture celebrates the implementation or adoption of children reading for pleasure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1851f887-d86e-47f0-a9c1-6c1b1b28d7bd/unnamed-278.png News - Talk. Read. Write. - Framed for Success - LKS2 Children across the school are using speaking frames in English to help them structure their answers. This ensures that all abilities of pupils are able to form and articulate an answer to a question. Also, it helps them to write more confidently by giving a clear structure for their sentences. This helps build independence and improves vocabulary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7ee4b7d1-05af-4c8b-80e5-f1a545140aeb/unnamed-277.png News - Talk. Read. Write. - Lexical Level-Up - UKS2 In Year 5 and 6 children are using a range of vocabulary in their writing. Through the Think Alouds that are happening children have broaden their vocabulary knowledge. This picture celebrates the use of a variety of vocabulary, which children have discovered in the texts they are reading and used in the writing they are producing. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-ttzjz monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/4c3e28e1-76e5-46cd-8055-bfd8c32ef590/unnamed-188.jpg News - Whisking Up Designs - Sew Far, Sew Fun - EYFS This photo celebrates the implementation of using and understanding simple DT language in the early years. The children are putting together a DT doll using lots of different fasteners such as buttons and buttonholes, zippers, clips and Velcro strips. In subsequent years, students will build upon this knowledge by exploring different methods of attachment. For example, in year 3, they will apply these skills in the design and creation of a bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/08db9254-70d4-41e1-bbdd-0ec7434cbdc8/unnamed-186.jpg News - Whisking Up Designs - Sew Many Fun Puppets - KS1 The year 2 classes used a booklet to record their designs of puppets. Students explored different types of puppets; such as stick puppets, finger puppets and shadow puppets. They drew and planned how they were going to make their puppet. The children used fine motor skills to attach the two sides together with a simple running stitch. Children with prior experience sewed on the decorations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1dad1fef-0fe1-482d-995f-2a97957a0989/unnamed-190.jpg News - Whisking Up Designs - Stirring Up Delicious Knowledge - LKS2 This image depicts Year 3 students preparing a Greek feast. They utilized hand-powered blenders, which complemented their science activity on pulleys, to mix the tzatziki. The children also discussed the appropriate use of various knives, focusing on health and safety, hygiene, and the features and function of each. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/290e228c-1dc2-46c1-86d4-59c19e22ec8a/unnamed-187.jpg News - Whisking Up Designs - Rolling in the Dough - UKS2 In year 6 the children applied their DT skills in an Enterprise project, which concluded with a 'Morden Pizza' event. The children designed the pizza, calculated the quantities by scaling up and priced the cost of the ingredients, they marketed the product in the school community. There was a lot of excitement from the younger years! The children sold their pizza out in the school playground. As there appeared to be many transactions and interactions, year 6 believed they had made a profit; however the evaluation showed them that this was not the case. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw-enbla monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/927ce467-e00f-4823-847e-c8d8dc99b7fa/unnamed-184.jpg News - Creative Coders - Tech-Savvy Tots - EYFS The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) continues to integrate technology both within the classroom and in outdoor settings as a valuable tool for learning. In today’s digital age, children are starting to recognize that a tablet is not merely a toy; it is also a powerful resource that can significantly enhance their everyday lives. Through engaging activities, such as designing their own paper devices, children gain hands-on experience with concepts related to technology and creativity. Additionally, they are encouraged to safely navigate and use the various technological devices available in the classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/cf40e15d-72b7-46db-b6bb-730827b860ae/unnamed-183.jpg News - Creative Coders - Tech-Savvy Spellers - KS1 The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) continues to integrate technology both within the classroom and in outdoor settings as a valuable tool for learning. In today’s digital age, children are starting to recognize that a tablet is not merely a toy; it is also a powerful resource that can significantly enhance their everyday lives. Through engaging activities, such as designing their own paper devices, children gain hands-on experience with concepts related to technology and creativity. Additionally, they are encouraged to safely navigate and use the various technological devices available in the classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1a27b79f-2252-4f69-9f52-3f51fb2f9cdd/unnamed-276.png News - Creative Coders - Lego-Tastic Art Techs - LKS2 In Years 3 and 4, we successfully completed a year of using tablets intensively every day. In LKS2 students are using the tablets not only for learning but also as a way to document their progress in more than half of our activities. The children are familiar with their logins and quickly learn to use new apps, applying skills they acquired in basic iOS applications. During our ART week, Year 4 used Canva to create artwork inspired by the "Electric Dreams" exhibition we visited at the beginning of the term. Additionally, we used LEGO WeDo to program the vehicles we made in Design Technology (DT) so they could move. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7e894499-2143-4093-bbe8-e06288c04335/unnamed-182.jpg News - Creative Coders - Creative Coders - UKS2 Pupils in years 5 and 6 are using codecombat.com/play where they are writing codes, to complete a task. To create their own moving images and games, they use scratch 3.0. They also used Canva to design flowers that aid in pollination, helping bees to pollinate the world. There is definitely room for improvement, ensuring that students are well-equipped for today's world where programming is more and more important. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9-cltjw monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9a593b4d-cc0c-4158-b577-d766dca63d1b/unnamed-275.png News - Smart Art - Wings of Creativity - EYFS To create this delightful masterpiece, Reception pupils drew inspiration from both their science lessons on the life cycle of a butterfly and the bold, playful artwork of Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for her iconic use of polka dots. Blending these two themes, the children designed vibrant, polka-dotted petals surrounding a butterfly at the centre—beautifully representing their understanding of nature through an artistic lens. This piece is a joyful celebration of their growing knowledge in both art and science, where creativity and curiosity come together in full bloom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/77064141-8fc6-450d-b8f0-16c8b6714d29/unnamed-274.png News - Smart Art - Shapes of Emotion - KS1 Year 1 took inspiration from the bold and vibrant work of Kandinsky, who used abstract shapes and colours to express emotion through art. During Art Week, our young artists experimented with collage and oil pastels to create their own expressive masterpieces. This picture showcases one of those wonderful creations—an imaginative piece that draws on Kandinsky’s style, celebrating the freedom of shape, colour, and creativity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f52843f4-e6d2-4623-9bb0-ed49601baae6/unnamed-273.png News - Smart Art - Artistry like Clockwork - LKS2 During Art Week, Year 4 found inspiration in their visit to the Electric Dreams exhibition at the Tate, where they explored how maths and science can be expressed through the lens of art. Energised by what they saw, the pupils turned their creative spark into something truly unique, designing timeless clocks that captured different moments of the day. Each piece is a beautiful blend of imagination, pattern, and precision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5cc13c35-27bd-46f7-a236-da67d300997f/unnamed-272.png News - Smart Art - Circles of Creativity - UKS2 This art piece celebrates the creativity of pupils in year 5 following their study of the Yayaoi Kusama, an artist from Japan whose ability to create repetitive patterns, often using shapes such as circles, dots and lines has aroused the curiosity of our pupils. Using her style, pupils in year 5 produced an array of art pieces as part of the art week. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-wxww9 monthly 0.5 2025-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b7ff04cc-c6b1-4616-bc46-3a321b43c37f/unnamed-188.png News - Friendships in Faith - Renewal, Growth, and Togetherness - EYFS This picture captures the pupils’ excitement as they explore festivals and celebrations from around the world. As part of their learning, they eagerly shared stories of the special traditions their families take part in, describing how they decorate their homes to welcome these joyful occasions. Inspired by their science lessons on the beauty of spring, the children have created bright, colorful flowers and delicate buds, bringing their classroom to life. These cheerful decorations reflect the spirit of both Easter and Ramadan, symbolising renewal, growth, and togetherness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/3e28ba13-040c-4183-8306-87baefe27477/unnamed-186.png News - Friendships in Faith - A Tight Circle of Friends - KS1 In KS1, pupils have been exploring the meaning of friendship and why it matters to them. In this picture, they are sitting together in a circle— a shape they believe represents the warmth and security that friendship brings. To them, it’s a reminder that true friends make you feel safe, valued, and never alone. As they took turns sharing their thoughts, they spoke about kindness, trust, and the joy of having someone to laugh and play with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/94ae1851-f0d7-4bad-8b3f-5697d11a49be/unnamed-185.png News - Friendships in Faith - Biblical Lessons - LKS2 If pictures could speak, this one would tell the rich and powerful stories of the Bible. In LKS2, pupils have been diving into historical biblical narratives, bringing them to life through their own interpretations. This picture captures their creative expressions, as they illustrate their understanding of these timeless stories in unique and thoughtful ways. Each drawing reflects not only their learning but also their personal connection to the events and lessons found within the Bible’s pages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/752e444c-ae48-4379-addf-bdd496574a59/unnamed-187.png News - Friendships in Faith - Who influences you? - UKS2 In UKS2, pupils have been exploring the power of influence and how it shapes our thoughts, choices, and actions. They delved into thought-provoking questions like Who influences you and why? and What impact do the people around us have? Through discussions and reflections, they examined the role of family, friends, role models, and even public figures in shaping their perspectives. This exploration helped them understand the importance of positive influences and the responsibility we all have in inspiring others. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-xpb7t monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/fe9ff2d9-b989-41a0-8291-66b0c9efa1e0/unnamed-133.png News - Creatively Balanced Athletes - Copy, Create, Repeat - Reception Reception children learnt how to recognise that actions can be performed to music. That tried to copy, create, repeat and perform some basic actions to music. By the end of the unit they were ablt to use their body to recreate and symbolise people and actions using themes of ‘transport’ and ‘people who help us’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/78e7465d-6fdc-409a-8407-dd56f6acdc9e/unnamed-134.png News - Creatively Balanced Athletes - Copy, Create, Repeat, Repeat - KS1 The children were guided in recognising that actions could be performed to music. They learned to copy, create, repeat, and perform a variety of basic actions in rhythm with the music. They were encouraged to use their bodies to imaginatively recreate and symbolise different people and actions, exploring movement in creative and expressive ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/37dbc968-5147-48b1-aafc-41d2a0146c8e/unnamed-104.jpg News - Creatively Balanced Athletes - Creativity and Consistency - LKS2 The children became increasingly competent and confident in performing skills with greater consistency. They learned to perform in time with both a partner and as part of a group. Through guidance, they were able to incorporate compositional ideas into their sequences, developing a sense of creativity and teamwork in their movements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d0232e03-93df-488f-ac29-3d076de67591/unnamed-132.png News - Creatively Balanced Athletes - Lanes and Pitches - UKS2 The children had the opportunity to experience flight on and off high apparatus, building their confidence and coordination. They developed and performed a variety of partner balances, working together to support and challenge each other. With guidance, they used equipment and formations with confidence, creating rhythmic gymnastics-style sequences that showcased their creativity and teamwork. UKS2’s children also continued to participate in extra curricular sports such as football, and year 5 went swimming. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-26jr9 monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/89a3cd69-a673-419a-8b85-770fff958689/unnamed-103.jpg News - Feel, Grow, Go, Together! - Zones of Regulation - EYFS In EYFS they have started to embed the foundations of the Zones of Regulation program. This helps children understand and manage their emotions by categorizing them into different "zones." It supports emotional regulation, self-awareness, and social skills, which are so crucial at this early stage of development. Introducing these concepts helps children begin to recognize their own feelings, understand when they might be in a certain zone, and learn strategies for moving between zones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b3f1d083-72a0-44e2-b15a-c59225ee960b/unnamed-102.jpg News - Feel, Grow, Go, Together! - Maybe, The Real Treasure … - Year 1 Year 1 have been focusing on relationships where they made friendship chatterboxes. Each chatterbox had sentence starters and questions about their friendships. Children also danced and sang to a friendship song, listened to a story, role-played and remembered how Jesus behaved as a friend making links to RE. They also 'baked' a friendship cupcake with the qualities of they would like to see in their friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5552ba4a-3f95-4c44-8081-17f8355fc1ab/unnamed-130.jpg News - Feel, Grow, Go, Together! - Feel it, Name it, Tame it! - Year 3 Year 3 students have been engaging in the Zones of Regulation program, with a focus on understanding and recognizing more complex emotions and learning strategies for managing these feelings when entering different emotional zones. This program aims to help students improve emotional awareness, self-regulation, and social interactions by identifying various feelings and using coping strategies to manage them effectively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a036eb3c-0f9b-4981-9490-64a63a94f6a1/unnamed-131.png News - Feel, Grow, Go, Together! - Think Big, Dream Big, Lead Big! - Year 5 Year 5 have been taking part in a 6-week Junior Leadership programme which is designed to provide pupils with the opportunity to engage in activities that will empower them to make informed decisions about their future. The programme sets out to equip pupils with the thinking skills, self-discipline, life experiences and confidence to set ambitious goals, thrive and develop their potentials. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-y2eef monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ffe8bdda-bac3-412f-a4b9-2e3d9d8f9b01/unnamed-128.png News - Musically Morden Mount - Music Scales for Dragon Scales! - Reception Reception listened to a variety of music from China as part of their project on Chinese New Year. They moved to different styles of Chinese music as they retold the story of the race of the animals. They played small percussion instruments along with the music for the dragon dance. Finally they performed the story and the dragon dance in their class assembly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b4665e2a-60a1-429b-bcfe-2e5c558404f7/unnamed-101.jpg News - Musically Morden Mount - Singing Together, Stronger than Ever - KS1 Every Wednesday year 1 and 2 are now having a KS1 singing assembly to the great enjoyment of the children. This is helping to build a sense of community and harmony amongst the phase. Year 2 have learnt about the Fire of London. They listened to music from 17th Century, dancing a minuet and then leant a minuet to this music. They performed ‘London’s Burning’ in assembly and then worked on playing the song with tuned percussion, focussing on keeping a beat in their head while playing together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/78a3a17b-b326-48a0-8cee-e44c19d409d3/unnamed-129.png News - Musically Morden Mount - 4/4 in Year 4 In year 4, children are learning about notation. They begin with the duration of each note. From clapping with saying tea, coffee and cappuccino, they move to clapping and saying walk, jog, running faster and then introduce expressions crotchet, quaver and semi-quaver. Later they add rests to create different rhythms. Children write the notes and after try to clap and hold the rhythm they made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/10521541-ebbc-43f8-bc7f-57ae7e45e491/unnamed-100.jpg News - Musically Morden Mount - Abso-Lute-ly Cool Tudor Instruments - Year 5 Year 5 listened to the sound of different Tudor instruments and compared them with modern equivalents. They also discovered that one of Henry VIII’s favoured musicians was a trumpeter known as John Blanke, one of very few black court musicians of the time. The choir is thriving and some lucky members were able to attend https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-9f42s monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/08c27d34-cc7b-460a-bcca-3569fe19e957/unnamed-98.jpg News - 1 Edge, 360*, 100% - 1 Sheep, 2 Sheep… - EYFS In EYFS, children are given free access to a wide range of manipulatives to explore number and quantity in the environment. They are encouraged to build on their class learning in their independent learning time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f27ddb06-70ec-4cd9-9d96-a40fdac534c9/unnamed-96.jpg News - 1 Edge, 360*, 100% - Eleventy-One - KS1 KS1 have been using different manipulatives to explore numbers beyond 10 (10 and a bit) in order to partition, to add and to subtract larger numbers. This enables them to build a solid foundation in number through the ability to visualise their calculations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a7b888af-716d-4268-b89d-6f54b85b4023/unnamed-99.jpg News - 1 Edge, 360*, 100% - Wall of equations ahead! - LKS2 LKS2 have incorporated working walls to include the relevant vocabulary, modelling and worked examples to support in-class learning. This is helping to build consistency of language, approach and representation throughout the key stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c5fe5b0b-1db4-4a3f-a2d1-66ecfa7ba169/unnamed-97.jpg News - 1 Edge, 360*, 100% - A Slice Out of Fractions - UKS2 UKS2 are using working walls to explain key concepts such as fractions, equivalence, percentages etc. These are intended to remind children of their methodology and to provide worked examples as scaffolding for children who may need extra support. These are amended or built-on over time as learning progresses. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-4f4bf monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f3d8d286-198a-455e-b6f3-fb3e58f0e636/unnamed-126.jpg News - Oui got this! - Picking-up Français - LKS2 In Lower Key Stage 2 French this half term, our pupils have made significant strides in language acquisition. Through engaging and interactive activities, they have focused on oral communication to grasp new language patterns and cultivate a fundamental understanding of (La date) the date. The emphasis on verbal interaction has not only enhanced their pronunciation but also fostered a communicative approach to learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1139608d-226b-4521-8db2-d2c80232e126/unnamed-127.png News - Oui got this! - Laisse-le Cuisiner - UKS2 In Upper Key Stage 2, pupils have demonstrated good progress by consolidating their oracy skills. They have revisited their French instrument words and this has helped their pronunciation and fluency. Year 5 have been learning about different instruments in French, as part of this they have been consolidating their knowledge of common nouns and have engaged in a series of activities that nurture their speaking, reading and writing skills. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-t6te5 monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/25cef22b-70d1-4428-bdce-7a0b5adce2d8/unnamed-125.png News - “Roman” around History - … in with the New - Nursery Nursery have developed their knowledge and understanding of the past and present by exploring objects that are old and new. They have loved investigating these objects in their role play area. For example, they observed and compared past and present telephones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ebbc3bd3-2d87-4528-ac49-e7a66f6b308a/unnamed-122.png News - “Roman” around History - London in Flames - Year 2 Year 2 have been learning about an event that changed London in 1666- The Great Fire of London. They spent time looking at their own life timeline, before placing significant and familiar events from recent history on a class timeline. This built on learning in year 1. Their knowledge of chronology was further developed when they researched the events of the Great Fire of London and sequenced them on a timeline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1128666a-ef3b-40da-9a29-3f79001e9773/unnamed-124.png News - “Roman” around History - This is Spartaaa! - Year 4 Year 4 have been exploring the fascinating and mysterious secrets of Ancient Greece. Their studies have included placing this period on a chronological timeline, learning key vocabulary such as democracy and understanding how it was practiced in Ancient Greek society, as well as comparing Athens and Sparta. They've thoroughly enjoyed discovering myths, the origins of the Olympics, and the influence of Alexander the Great on the Greek empire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/61ecc088-1b71-4712-b253-9d9a615439a2/unnamed-123.png News - “Roman” around History - 75,000 Years of Human Migration - Year 6 Year 6 has been exploring Migration to Britain in their history topic. Throughout this study, they have deepened their understanding of how various historical events have impacted and are reflected in their local area. They have explored both the supporting and opposing arguments of immigration, researched its effects on Britain by studying significant historical events like Windrush, immigration from Eastern Europe, and invasions/settlements, and mapped these events on a timeline. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-b5wyn monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ca723f40-f4c4-45f4-bfe3-319e1aeeeb7d/unnamed-120.png News - Punchdrunk Poetry - Slithering Sonnets - Nursery For the whole school project we focused on acrostic poems (linking to Chinese New Year, year of the snake). We looked at the word snake, generated ideas as a class and wrote a poem together (can be seen in corridor if you need a picture). We have also sung and recited nursery rhymes. Moved on to non-fiction writing now (growing topic). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/67fb4401-07fe-4326-9376-7f5d2f75248d/unnamed-119.png News - Punchdrunk Poetry - Pyro-Performers - Year 2 In their learning about the great fire of London, year 2 wrote their own version of a London's Burning poem. They created fire sounds with a variety of musical instruments and used creative dance to represent the flames. They finally performed the poem to the school and parents in their class assembly. *We looked at features of poems (verses, repetition, layout etc), read different types of poetry, wrote our own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/696295ab-de54-4bd8-8ec4-67543574cdab/unnamed-121.jpg News - Punchdrunk Poetry - Olympic Poetry - Year 4 Many of the cross-curricular themes and topics that act as a focus for learning and teaching in the primary classroom are capable of being illustrated through poetry. In Year 4 pupils wrote rhyming poems about their favourite Greek Gods. In Year 3 the children wrote Kenning poems using the pattern of noun - verb or noun - noun based on animals from the rainforest. Children recited different poems accompanying them with actions. (See Instagram) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/69b7fb40-6fb3-4f97-9f7a-24acdd1e6af3/unnamed-118.png News - Punchdrunk Poetry - Into the Wonderverse - Year 6 In Year 6 opportunities have been provided for children to perform to their class and then to the whole school. Their poetry on immigration is powerful and emotive and cross curricular. In Year 5 the children have had the opportunity to share their poetry with a wider audience by entering a competition (2025 - Wonderverse). They have been able to choose from the amazing Tudor poems. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-8l9sn monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a6f3c273-24fb-4bdc-b125-78e53a936e5f/unnamed-93.jpg News - Young Engineers, Big Ideas - Eggs-elant Bakers. Reception children had fun baking cakes for a cake sale. Using the eggs as a weight, the children measured the flour, sugar and butter . The adults used pictures and single words in a sequence so the children could follow verbal, pictorial and written prompts. After the children had mixed the ingredients and baked their cupcakes they were then able to sell them after school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0a0af0f6-5359-441c-b2bf-478e567b46de/unnamed-94.jpg News - Young Engineers, Big Ideas - Sliding into Easter - Year 2 Children in year 2 are learning about the Easter story in RE. They’ve previously used sliders and levers in the pictures of the Great Fire of London. Knowing that sliders are bars that move forward and backward in a straight line, and, that levers are bars that move around a pivot, helps the children visualise the movement in the Easter story in their first attempt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/78f16a87-bec0-4dc2-a849-193877401b74/unnamed-92.jpg News - Young Engineers, Big Ideas - Packing for the Jungle - Year 3 In year 3, children have learnt about the rainforest. In their DT project they will apply this knowledge. They have evaluated how fasteners are used, features of fabric and different styles of bags; they talked about the advantages and disadvantages of bag design in the context of the jungle. This will lead into the design of bags for their ‘jungle adventure’ booklet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5a3c637c-a41f-4774-96d6-31880224aa4c/unnamed-95.jpg News - Young Engineers, Big Ideas - Mini Mechanics - Year 5 Year 5 are making battery powered cars with pulleys attached to the motor and the axle. They select from a range of different size wheels and materials for the chassis. Most of the children have made elastic band cars when they were in year 4. The children have to consider the weight of materials and the surface of the ground . They will share the toy cars with EYFS when the design is complete. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf-bl53p monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/68af22f5-4385-4178-9fc1-b7436e6a93bb/unnamed-89.jpg News - Digital Safety - Too Good to be True - Reception Internet safety is a very important aspect of computing. This year, during Safer Internet Week, we learned that things that seem too good to be true are often dangerous and can lead to serious situations that need adult supervision. Children in reception explored this concept through play. Teachers emphasized the importance of understanding that people in 'pop up' messages may not be who they claim to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/fb6d4aa6-265d-420a-9885-547db5be8032/unnamed-91.jpg News - Digital Safety - Safer Internet Day - KS1 KS1 participated in the celebration of Safer Internet Day. They focused on understanding what personal information is and why it is important not to share it. In Year 2, students read and discussed various online scenarios. Afterward, the children created posters that were displayed in the classroom. KS1 is getting better and better at using Ipads to learn. They can successfully login to different platforms and use them independently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/921dd60c-c827-4888-ae5d-1bbddcb3bad1/unnamed-88.jpg News - Digital Safety - Asimov’s 3 Laws - Year 3 Year 3 is the first year group at Morden Mount to use artificial intelligence to enhance their writing and typing skills. They utilized an image creator from deepai.org to describe and generate an image based on a picture displayed on the interactive whiteboard. The students needed to use appropriate vocabulary and positioning to create an image that closely resembled the one shown on the board. This is a great opportunity for them to explore the new possibilities available in technology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6dafdd8c-3de0-402b-bf34-ce86da91f697/unnamed-90.jpg News - Digital Safety - Being Aware & Software - UKS2 Upper key stage 2 is getting confident using their ipads as a learning tool and showing excellent typing and researching skills. They learnt how to use new software Pages to record their learning in their topic. They know how to research a topic safely. Years five and six were, like the others, discussing different scenarios about how to avoid getting themselves into dangerous situations online when something appears too good to be true. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-b7bnf monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/351ae3d6-4f33-460c-a6ee-c8677029f36c/unnamed-86.jpg News - Art of the Ancients - Patchwork Teamwork - EYFS In EYFS, children created a vibrant art collage inspired by Elmer the Elephant for Book Week. Children arranged colorful paper shapes, mimicking Elmer's patchwork design. This activity promoted creativity, fine motor skills, and early learning about colors, shapes, individuality, and teamwork. Children have stations where they have been allowed to freely explore colour mixing and create their own pieces of art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b8e5f1ae-a49b-4c5c-a647-82fc3fc05c0a/unnamed-85.jpg News - Art of the Ancients - Mathematical Masterpiece - Year 2 The Great Fire of London (1666) was a pivotal event in British history. By exploring this topic through art and incorporating maths, students in Year 2 creatively expressed the historical event and simultaneously develop their understanding of shapes, measurement, and spatial awareness. This project combined collage-making and 3D model creation to allow students to engage with both artistic expression and mathematical concepts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/47eeb3bd-4276-4eb4-87e9-edbe16e6852a/unnamed-84.jpg News - Art of the Ancients - Born from Clay - Year 4 In Year 4, students delved into Ancient Greek mythology, exploring stories and art that have shaped Western culture. Students created clay sculptures representing man as made by Prometheus, integrating mythology with hands-on art-making. This activity encouraged creativity, fine motor skills, and an understanding of Greek mythology while engaging students in the process of sculpting with clay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/79462c41-7112-4773-96db-58bda3b2a659/unnamed-87.jpg News - Art of the Ancients - Tudor Portraiture - Year 5 One of the most recognizable aspects of Tudor culture is their portraiture, which was used to portray the monarchs, nobles, and wealthy individuals of the time. This term Year 5 students explored Tudor portraiture by creating their own portraits in the style of the time, focusing on key artistic techniques such as composition, detail, and symbolism. This will culminate with a trip to the National Gallery in London. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-zbacb monthly 0.5 2025-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b7a64ff0-248c-4cbd-b403-4dde18dda102/unnamed-86.jpg News - Faith Analysis - Rangoli Patterns for Diwali - EYFS This picture celebrates pupils in early years enjoying their outdoor learning by drawing rangoli patterns on the playground outside their classroom as part of their lessons in RE. The pupils have been learning about seasons and the changes that occur during autumn. They have been examining the changing of colours in leaves outside their classroom and have drawn inspiration from their learning about colours to design their rangoli patterns. The pupils, in this picture are using their favourite colour of leaves in autumn to create patterns in celebration of the Hindu Diwali festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c3e75534-3d1b-4d12-8e25-0000390a90ae/unnamed-85.png News - Faith Analysis - Christianity and Giving - KS1 This picture celebrates a pupils idea of a gift for Jesus. Pupils had to give reasons why they think the gift will be suitable and why Jesus will be happy when he gets it. This is helping pupils to begin to understand the perception of Christians perception of Jesus as a gift of God to the world.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7f3062a9-a5eb-49ca-b1a1-574ed839e130/unnamed-84.png News - Faith Analysis - Abraham and God’s Relationship - Year 4 This picture celebrates Year 4’s learning about the history of Judaism. In this study, the pupils raised questions about the origin of the relationship God had with Abraham. They were also curious about the relationship between Jews and God, mapping the genealogy of the Jews from the time of Abraham. The pupils focused their enquiry on the first time God spoke to Abraham, asking him to leave his father’s house and move to an unknown land. This was the first recording of God’s contact with Abraham, and what is considered to be the beginning of their relationship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f49ff26d-bf0a-44d4-8f4a-56287617187d/unnamed-83.jpg News - Faith Analysis - The Role of Mary, the Mother - Year 6 This pictures celebrates the school approach to the teaching of RE. It exemplifies the mapping out of the areas to be studied and features the overarching question which frames the learning journey. In KS2 (year 6) the pupils have been exploring the significance of the choice of Mary as the one to bring Jesus into the world. Their overarching question is: How significant is it that Mary was Jesus’ mother?. The pupils went further to break the overarching question down to other sub-questions which would guide their study: could someone else have been Jesus’ mother? Why Mary? Why was Mary appropriate for the role?. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-kg2tf monthly 0.5 2025-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b35d6106-7e5e-4e7f-88a5-8e6a4fc3e920/unnamed-80.png News - Athletes of Tomorrow - Throwing and Catching - Reeption In Reception we have been practising throwing and catching. Here we are playing a warm up game before we move on to throwing the ball individually. The children used beanbags to practise throwing accurately and to be able to aim at a target. The warm ups involve lots of different movements. We played large group games, negotiating space and others. The more focussed exercises, of throwing and receiving at different levels and directions, are practised individually and in pairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/3be408fa-6297-472a-a454-02d70b3da860/unnamed-81.png News - Athletes of Tomorrow - Football Fundamentals - KS1 In year 1 and 2 we practised attack, defend and shoot. Send a ball using feet and can receive a ball using feet. Refine ways to control bodies and a range of equipment. Recall and link combinations of skills, e.g., dribbling and passing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d4858b1f-656e-4c65-b19c-b45e27492d23/unnamed-79.png News - Athletes of Tomorrow - Basketball and Football - LKS2 Year 3 and 4 students have been practicing football and basketball this term. In basketball the unit focus has been to perform some basic basketball skills, throwing, catching and dribbling. Build attacking/offensive play. Implement some basic rules of basketball. In football the unit focus has been being able to show basic control skills. Send the ball with some accuracy to maintain possession and build attacking play. Implement the basic rules of football. Year 4 have also gone swimming, learning the 4 core strokes, how to float in water and survival skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/609ee4e1-f6c2-48c6-a225-86d5832c6a76/unnamed-82.png News - Athletes of Tomorrow - All Rounder Athletes - Year 5 Year 5 and 6 have been practicing basketball and football. They have also had opportunities to take part in cross country and football competitions outside of school. In football the unit focus has been introducing some defensive skills. Dribble in different directions using different parts of their feet. Passing for distance. Evaluating skills to aid improvement. In basketball the unit focus has been increasing confidence and selection of basic skills such as dribbling, throwing and shooting. Develop a range of ball-handling skills. Use footwork rules in a game situation and explore basic marking. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-pftpz monthly 0.5 2025-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c556131e-724d-4e52-abf0-44a5305845bc/unnamed-36.jpg News - Safety and Responsibility - New Surroundings - EYFS In the early years, the focus has been on settling children into their new environment, fostering a sense of security, and helping them understand which adults are safe both at home and in their school community. A key area of development has been ensuring children feel confident in their surroundings and know how to identify trusted adults in their immediate environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/659b0b0f-85a0-4790-8c02-b602858b9f11/unnamed-37.jpg News - Safety and Responsibility - Dynamic Risk Assessments - KS1 In Key Stage 1, the theme of safety has been a continuation of the early years work. Children have been learning important concepts around keeping safe, particularly in relation to strangers. Additionally, road safety has been emphasized with a focus on understanding potential risks and hazards that can arise in various situations, reinforcing the importance of staying safe while on the roads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2bca16ea-f747-4155-b745-daf20e504350/unnamed-78.png News - Safety and Responsibility - Cooperation and Teamwork - LKS2 The focus on social skills has been integral in settling year 3 into KS2. Using activities such as collaborative play, including LEGO games and board games which encourage teamwork and communication. These activities help develop both emotional intelligence and the ability to work with others towards shared goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/dbb9906f-2800-4496-98fa-30dcf4a72f01/unnamed-77.png News - Safety and Responsibility - Power and Responsibility - UKS2 In year 6, the focus has shifted towards a more complex understanding of responsibility. Students have explored what it means to be responsible to themselves, each other, and to society. These discussions have extended into understanding the role of government and examining current political issues that impact their class and community. Through these discussions, students are gaining an understanding of civic responsibility and the importance of being an informed member of society. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-c2wct monthly 0.5 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/eeb8e9dd-509e-442d-8eb0-0c35668d917c/unnamed-72.png News - French Fundamentals - Learning Through Interactivity - KS2 In Lower Key Stage 2 French this half term, our pupils have made significant strides in language acquisition. Through engaging and interactive activities, they have focused on oral communication to grasp new language patterns and cultivate a fundamental understanding of French greetings. The emphasis on verbal interaction has not only enhanced their pronunciation but also fostered a communicative approach to learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/03ffedc4-7b9b-415a-976f-16248a4c35b5/unnamed-71.png News - French Fundamentals - Every Improving Our French - UKS2 In Upper Key Stage 2, pupils have demonstrated good progress by consolidating their oracy skills. They have revisited their French phonics and this has been pivotal in refining their pronunciation and fluency. Year 5 have been learning how to discuss their classroom in French, as part of this they have been consolidating their knowledge of possessive pronouns and have engaged in a series of activities that nurture their speaking, reading and writing skills. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-w5e6t monthly 0.5 2024-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c756807b-ead9-4feb-9532-1f5555cfb313/unnamed-73.png News - Musical Connection - Practise for Performance - Reception Reception listened to a variety of Christmas songs including Little Donkey and other traditional carols. They explored how the words of the songs and the music itself made them feel and how they could respond in actions. They practised their songs in class adding movement and gestures to perfect their performance for the Christmas play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d8edee24-1c25-4cf0-aef5-28b738b9c232/unnamed-76.png News - Musical Connection - Emotional Connection - Year 1 Year 1 listened to a variety of pieces of music that convey different emotions and feelings, including happiness, frisson, excitement, sadness. They listened to ‘Fossils’ from ‘Carnival of the Animals’ and sang ‘The Skeleton Dance’. They then acted out the song and played xylophones to create the sound of the skeletons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d3eae55c-0b07-47c6-ad13-373de5a9e79d/unnamed-74.png News - Musical Connection - Texture and Tone - Year 4 Year 4 listened to ‘Reflets dan l’Eau’ by Claude Debussy. They explored through enquiry based questioning, how Debussy was able to create the sound of the movement of water on the piano. They focussed on texture of the piano writing through reacting with scarves as the music changed from flowing to splashing. They then improvised sounds of their own using small percussion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5e5f7db5-99fb-4bdb-b375-b245ade0b54a/unnamed-75.png News - Musical Connection - The World War - Year 6 Year 6 worked on performance of the song ‘We’ll Meet Again’. Through their project on the Second World War, they listened to songs and other music of the 1940s and explored its impact, through the music and lyrics, on the armed forces and the population left at home during the war. They performed the song during an assembly to mark Remembrance Day. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-lmnjc monthly 0.5 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c54060fe-a871-4636-889b-d42e4c6b26f1/unnamed-37.png News - Improving Numeracy - Early Numeracy - Nursery In our Nursery Children are becoming confident and familiar with numbers around them and are learning to count using magnetic letters and counting . Cooperation and collaboration are helping them to succeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/25c178c6-707b-4375-99ee-508b76492a1f/unnamed-45.jpg News - Improving Numeracy - Improving Skills with Manipulatives - KS1 Throughout Key Stage One, there was evidence of an understanding of a variety of manipulatives being used to enable children to grasp key skills. The consistency of teaching approach and development of learning through using the same resources. could be seen in books during a recent Maths look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/8c403a63-39eb-4359-9449-5ca354db4766/unnamed-44.jpg News - Improving Numeracy - Bringing All Up to Speed - LKS2 We have been identifying learning gaps and streaming of both classes to meet the learning needs across the year group. Using more manipulatives and practical activities to build number competence and create foundations for abstract calculations. Development of teaching framework based on NCETM principles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e7bbda17-b741-49d1-b441-32fd340b24ab/unnamed-43.jpg News - Improving Numeracy - Revision and Gap Filling - UKS2 We’re ensuring revision of core arithmetic skills based on baseline assessments and gap analysis. And practising fluency and preparing children for more reasoning-based questions. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-cg9s8 monthly 0.5 2024-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0df955c3-d692-41dc-bc58-1cbab6f27cdf/unnamed-36.png News - Mini Historians - Old vs New - Reception Reception have developed their understanding of the past and present by exploring old and new objects. They have enjoyed investigating these items in their role play area. Additionally, Reception learned about the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, as well as the significance of Remembrance Day, as part of their history lessons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/8f5ebd8f-1c23-4561-b3f6-5a1d2ea064fb/unnamed-34.png News - Mini Historians - Landmarks of London - Year 1 This term, Year 1 have explored various London landmarks, discussing their history and distinctive features. They compared older landmarks with more recently constructed ones and examined how the city of London has evolved over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/81c05b74-2b94-4352-a5fd-7075db40a902/unnamed-33.png News - Mini Historians - Living in the Stone Age - Year 3 Year 3 have brought their Stone Age learning to life through a range of exciting wider curriculum activities. Parents were invited to join their children in building Stone Age shelters and trying their hand at fire-making. Students also had the chance to handle artefacts, including a mammoth’s tooth, during their visit to the Horniman Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5f6a1e26-f84a-42a4-8df7-911993986547/unnamed-35.png News - Mini Historians - Vikings and Anglo-Saxtons - Year 5 This year 5 topic poster on the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings showcases the learning journey pupils have been on this term. Lessons have focused on building both substantive and disciplinary knowledge, with students working towards answering two key enquiry questions. Additional curriculum activities, such as a Viking workshop, have further enhanced student engagement and deepened their understanding of the topic. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-ww9j9 monthly 0.5 2024-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/3219a632-010b-4b47-a5b7-0acceaa03524/unnamed-37.jpg News - English: “Think-Aloud Technique” - Baby Steps and Peer Learning - EYFS In Early Years children read during role play. They know reading is left to right, most are able to segment and blend simple words and many are remembering the 'tricky' words. The child in the photo is a higher ability reader and writer, she is using intonation in her voice when she reads sentences back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/93f61519-f421-4cf3-b4f3-68da19924ed7/unnamed-38.jpg News - English: “Think-Aloud Technique” - Learning the “Think-Aloud Technique” - Year 2 The think-aloud technique is a great tool for Year 2 reading lessons, helping children understand texts deeply by showing how to think about them. During a governors' visit, pupils enjoyed and participated in a think aloud . They answered questions and honed their comprehension skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/3f308132-2c74-4cb7-8d91-0241ca736871/unnamed-41.jpg News - English: “Think-Aloud Technique” - Gaining Deeper Understanding - Year 3 Year 3 pupils use of the think-aloud technique showcased how younger pupils can benefit from this strategy. By visualising, predicting, and questioning during reading, Year 3 demonstrated how active thinking can make understanding texts easier and more engaging. Also, the children have been developing their understanding of vocabulary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7cd07348-971f-43c6-a8f3-f9b3d5d7cb2a/unnamed-29.png News - English: “Think-Aloud Technique” - Connecting Concepts - Year 6 The think-aloud technique shines as a powerful tool in reading lessons, fostering deep understanding by modeling thought processes. During the governors' visit, Year 6 children engaged enthusiastically, learning to predict, question, and connect ideas. This strategy celebrates active learning, making reading an interactive, insightful, and empowering experience for all learners. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-ww9j9-326jr monthly 0.5 2024-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a20be0e2-b278-43d8-999e-5dd8d7f9b25e/unnamed-91.png News - Landmarks, Maps, Spaces - Places and Spaces - EYFS This picture celebrates eyfs pupils’ exploration of the world around them with a focus on developing geographical vocabulary and learning through first-hand experience, stories and play . This picture depicts how their curiosity, and experience is guided through concepts of place, space, and environment, whilst developing their sense of belonging. Using the map of the world as a focal point, pupils were able to use geographical vocabulary to identity places that are connected to them, including their human and geographical features. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7f737d21-dd55-4fbd-aea7-f8728192579e/unnamed-92.png News - Landmarks, Maps, Spaces - Exploring Landmarks and Maps - Year 2 In year 2 the pupils have used aerial photographs and google (GIS) systems to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features of local area surrounding the school. This picture celebrates the application of their knowledge and the use of simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of the school including the key human and physical features of surrounding environment. In this picture, the pupils were on the streets of Lewisham carrying out field work and taking relevant notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/99f9ffa5-f185-420b-8dd8-e14e30f4cb15/unnamed-93.png News - Landmarks, Maps, Spaces - The Life of a River - Year 4 In Autumn term, Year 4 has been learning about rivers. We learnt about how rivers are made, the different aspects of rivers and the risks and benefits of living next to the rivers. In terms of catastrophic floods in Spain, we focused on Floods as the biggest risk, that the rivers pose. Year 4 went on a trip to Deptford Creek where we were exploring our local river Ravensbourne. River was clean and it had a lot of life in it. It was an experience children will not forget. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-zbs8d monthly 0.5 2024-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/8cbefe3f-3ffa-4020-b6b6-cda53b75eb2d/unnamed-31.jpg News - Tech: Integration and Safety - Tech Enhancing Learning - Reception Pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage are becoming familiar with the ICT equipment in their classroom and enjoy using it whenever possible. Teachers are mindful of the frequent screen time children have at home, so they limit the use of technology to educational purposes. Currently, the focus is on using ICT in the reception class to enhance learning experiences.They enjoy learning phonics and writing with ‘magical pencil’ on an interactive board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/81946d14-bf96-4bc8-8e41-f9fd571dd17b/unnamed-32.jpg News - Tech: Integration and Safety - Keeping Safe Online - Year 2 Pupils in Key Stage 1 started the year by learning about the main dangers that can affect us online. In Year 2, the children read the engaging story of Digi the Duck, which discusses important concepts related to online safety and the potential risks involved. To reinforce their understanding, the students also explored what types of information are safe to share online and which ones should always be kept private for their security. Through discussions and activities, they gained valuable insights into responsible online behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9593f63c-5ecf-47e8-8f24-1a32178eca9a/unnamed-28.png News - Tech: Integration and Safety - iPad Integration - LKS1 Lower KS1 has started integrating iPads into the curriculum to enhance learning opportunities. Currently, we are using them in Science, but we aim to extend their use across all subjects, including Math, English, and Geography. Our Showbie folders, where pupils share their learning and projects, are becoming busier every day as students contribute their work. We are collaborating closely with Apple School from Heronsgate to learn from their expertise and empower our teachers to feel more confident in their teaching and effectively utilize technology in the classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/84ae1e15-303e-4440-8215-0f3b8b7183dd/unnamed-27.png News - Tech: Integration and Safety - Using Social Media Safely - Year 6 Year 6 began their computing lessons by exploring different scenarios related to online safety. The upper Key Stage pupils, who are more exposed to social media, participated in discussions about what constitutes acceptable internet use. Surprisingly, most of the children reported that they use social media and have their own accounts. This topic will continue to be discussed in every term. Furthermore pupils were exploring ‘The First news’ online and trying to determine, which news are relevant and which one we can trust. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-w4rmt monthly 0.5 2024-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/71fac8b0-0dd2-486a-be30-7e833ac4a46f/unnamed-33.jpg News - Structures and Constructions - Design of the Body - Nursery In nursery children are learning about their body and shapes. The children assembled a ‘doll’, made up from scrap material, that uses different attachments for the legs, arms, feet and head and emphasizes basic shapes in its design. The children discuss the different shapes that can be found with the design and practise their fine motor skills to use a zip, toggle, button, velcro and buckle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5bc64cbc-3b5d-4e28-89bd-179208de58f8/unnamed-34.jpg News - Structures and Constructions - Dimensions and Buildings - Year 1 In Year 1, children are learning about different places in London. They named an abbey and two cathedrals in London. Using an outline drawing, the children identified the 3D shapes within the building. As a class group, the children saw the deconstruction from a simplified 3D art straw model of a church to a series of rectangles and triangles. Each child made a 2D shape, and as a group reconstructed the church model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6bea2d05-86df-4b1b-b3bb-f4416965877a/unnamed-35.jpg News - Structures and Constructions - Shelters and Structures - Year 3 In Year 3, the topic page refers to the prior learning of free standing structures made in year 1. The children use 3D design in Tinkercad to explore how they can design their structure. Using this and their understanding of shelters made in the Stone Age, the children build large shell structures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/4b4aee51-5dd5-49bf-accd-ec0faee0af7b/unnamed-36.jpg News - Structures and Constructions - Modelling WW2 Structures - Year 6 Using prior knowledge, Year 6 design, build and test models of shelters that were used in World War II. Through the teaching of the Anderson and Morrison shelter, and identifying frame structures around them, the children will understand how triangulation can strengthen the structure.The children will design their model structure to meet the demands of a class challenge. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw-btgcz-zz2ph monthly 0.5 2024-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6b55e505-b547-4dc9-80a1-7513573c9e3e/unnamed-26.png News - Art Inspired By Everything Everywhere All At Once - Firework Art - EYFS In the EYFS there was evidence of children developing their knowledge of colour mixing through a range of activities. Children had the opportunity to explore how colours were mixed through a firework activity as pictured. Children worked on collaboration, different painting techniques and collage to create artwork that reflected community and being together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/aea64f66-e1a8-45e9-a2b2-6f7bcc5eb3fc/unnamed-23.png News - Art Inspired By Everything Everywhere All At Once - African Inspired Art - Year 2 Children in Year 2 have been studying Africa as their main topic. This opened up a wide range art experiences for them to explore and investigate. They studied the South African artist Esther Mahlangu and her vibrant geometric patterns. They also learnt about primary and secondary colour palettes and colour wheels. The artwork pictured here is of an African sky with blended colours to show a sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/814b4821-99f4-4b35-87b3-ea142f67f5ca/unnamed-24.png News - Art Inspired By Everything Everywhere All At Once - River Inspired Art - Year 4 In year 4 children are learning about rivers. This lead them to exploring different effects created using watercolours, and studying a range of different landscapes created by various different artists. They also studied the work of David Hockney, who painted many pictures that had water as its main subject. The picture here shows a watercolour of the river Thames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9b5d7094-e7ce-47d5-9f88-bd345640b052/unnamed-25.png News - Art Inspired By Everything Everywhere All At Once - Historically Inspired Art - UKS2 Again, our art learning was closely linked to the curriculum, where the children in Year 6 have been studying the Second World War and Year 5 Saxons and Vikings. Year 6 studied and created propaganda poster art. Children in Year 5 looked at how different artists have interpreted the mythical monster Grendel from the story of Beowulf. Children learnt different drawing techniques such as cross-hatching and contouring before applying this to a final piece. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3-3wfxw monthly 0.5 2024-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f45785d5-10e0-4e96-9617-3be55eda0e3d/unnamed+%2833%29.png News - Planets, Plants, and Digestion - Oceans and Climate - Reception Reception have been discovering the world around them, in particular the ocean which makes up 71% of our world. They made their own oceans using water, blue food colouring and oil. They discussed what would happen to the oil when the bottle was shaken and after it had settled. From this, they discussed the effects climate change and how it could impact nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0b1634d2-6527-4cd3-80e4-c69fb26ea7d5/unnamed+%2834%29.png News - Planets, Plants, and Digestion - Anatomy of Plants - Year 1 This term, Year 1 have been learning about plants, their structures and how their growth can be affected. The children created their own dissections of a flower using tissue paper for petals and labeled their diagrams. They also made predictions about what would happen to a plant when placed in different environments. They then analysed their findings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ff580d13-c623-4fed-8a7f-30db552cf156/unnamed+%2836%29.png News - Planets, Plants, and Digestion - Digestion and Healthy Teeth - Year 4 Year 4 have learnt about the digestion process and how different teeth have different functions. When discussing how to look after their teeth, they saw the implications of their diet on their dental hygiene through a practical experiment. As calcium carbonate is present in both eggshells and teeth, the children left egg shells in different liquids and discussed the changes that had occurred. They then evaluated how they could make changes to their diets to look after their teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2ab5ba20-980e-4b0c-8593-5c94ff9c47ed/unnamed+%2835%29.png News - Planets, Plants, and Digestion - Plant Reproduction - Year 5 Year 5 have been learning about life cycles along with adaptations. They took plant cuttings to investigate asexual reproduction in plants and examined the different stages of living things and how they change. The children enjoyed learning about chimpanzee conservationist Jane Goodall and made advert posters for her institute https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw-zbma3 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b4320b92-3b37-4889-bbc3-0b0943f34827/unnamed+%2829%29.png News - A Look at Faiths - Those Important to Us - EYFS This summer, in RE, pupils in reception explored the concept of friendship. They identified people who are important to them and the list the made included friends. The pupils then went to explore what good friends bring to their lives. To celebrate this learning , pupils were asked to draw pictures of friends they enjoy playing with. This picture celebrates a c pupils’ representation of their friends and why they consider them very important. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/08aba6d2-a8a4-44d3-948f-db675854d248/unnamed+%2831%29.png News - A Look at Faiths - Islam and Prayer - Year 1 In year 1, the pupils have been exploring the significance of prayers. To develop their knowledge of this practice, the pupils looked at the Muslims, observing their practices of 5 prayers a day. The focus then fell on the most important tool when Muslims pray- the prayer mat. The pupils discussed the role of the mat in enabling the user to be calm, take different postures and be in a specific mind set to communicate with God. This picture celebrates a pupil’s design of this unique tool – praying mat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/32bd96fd-788e-4772-b943-cea364e6d5d7/unnamed+%2832%29.png News - A Look at Faiths - Christianity and Genealogy - Year 4 In year 4 the pupils have been looking at the synoptic gospels and its relevance to Christians. Using the enquiry approach, pupils delved into the stories that are inherent within the four gospels from a historical perspective, using their research skills to find family links between the four gospels and older stories in the bible and creating genealogies. This picture celebrates a pupils’ application of the disciplinary skills in RE, to researching and creating his own family genealogy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/47310bfb-33cd-4002-852c-1a0e52d4e91f/unnamed+%2830%29.png News - A Look at Faiths - What Constitutes a Good Life - Year 6 The subjective nature of what constitutes a good life formed part of the research conducted by year 6 pupils when they explored the core principles and practices in Islam. Drawing from their research, they identified, from their own lived-in experience what constitutes a good life. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf-rmwgw monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e8e5cb1e-58bf-4c15-9d20-f9ffebab1748/unnamed+%2827%29.png News - Honing Athletic Technique - Fundamental Movements - EYFS The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) athletics segment in Physical Education (PE) aims to develop children's fundamental movement skills, coordination, and basic athletic abilities in a fun and engaging way. This segment focuses on fostering physical development, encouraging active participation, and promoting a love for physical activity through structured play and guided activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6e1e62d2-0829-447d-a49c-413f156b7891/unnamed+%2826%29.png News - Honing Athletic Technique - The Biomechanics of Speed - KS1 In this unit of work, we are looking a little deeper into the mechanics of running and changing speed. We are also beginning to work on jumping for distance by taking off from one foot and landing on the same foot – hopping. We explore how quickly we can accelerate from a variety of different positions including sitting, standing, kneeling, lying down, etc., and allow the children to find the position that they feel helps them to get up to full speed the quickest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b9b4e3f7-7270-44cc-a0ab-f61f593aa8f6/unnamed+%2825%29.png News - Honing Athletic Technique - The Core Throwing Techniques - LKS2 In this unit of athletics, we focus on introducing pupils to the four core throwing techniques in Athletics. As well as using an overarm throw to propel a javelin, children also explore the heave throw (generally used to throw a hammer), a sling throw (generally used to throw a discus), and a push throw (generally used to throw a shot put). For the different throwing techniques, the focus of the unit is to introduce the different styles and allow children to explore the different mechanics of each throw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d514fb82-79a2-4f9c-953e-e9106b79abc8/unnamed+%2828%29.png News - Honing Athletic Technique - Cycling Safely - UKS2 In this unit, they have focused on sharpening the four core athletic throwing techniques learnt in earlier years. Cycling proficiency - The CPS taught children who can already ride a bicycle, how to do so more safely. It covers what to wear, bicycle maintenance and the rules of the road. It also allows children to practise cycling manoeuvres in a safe environment. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-glhgf monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/8673df7a-144b-4c97-b75e-55335ebfdd1f/unnamed+%2812%29.jpg News - My Community and Me - Ownership of Our Community - EYFS Part of the learning in EYFS is to develop a sense of responsibility and membership of a community. This was done by sharing stories and songs. Other Personal, Social and Emotional Development learning was to show confidence in new social situations, and the Punchdrunk theatre experience this term allowed our youngest children to safely explore and describe their experiences and feelings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e9d53e49-29a6-4766-8690-0d00714cc9e2/unnamed+%2814%29.jpg News - My Community and Me - Identity and Culture - Year 2 Year 2 did PSHE work around identity, culture, what makes us special. The photo shows this learning (My Identity, Inside and Out) which was linked to the Punchdrunk project. Children also explored the theme of kindness and different ways to show it. Other learning included discussing racism which was linked to Mary Seacole's experiences during the Crimean war. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e664a8ec-03ce-4d97-8f9d-c9311c2daec0/unnamed+%2813%29.jpg News - My Community and Me - Eating Healthier - Year 4 Year 4 learnt about local and world-wide environmental issues, comparing healthy and unhealthy foods and balanced diets and understanding that differences between us is a positive thing to be celebrated. This picture is from some cross-curricular learning about ancient Egypt and healthy eating. The children discussed how they could make various dishes healthier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f3e503c8-2cf7-4589-b5e9-465d9cf3ec46/unnamed+%2811%29.jpg News - My Community and Me - Fire Safety with the LFB - UKS2 Children in both Year 5 and 6 have had exciting experiences linked to opportunity and personal responsibility. Year 5 (and Year 2) had a visitor from the London Fire Brigade to learn about fire safety. Year 5 also visited KMPG in Canary Wharf to experience first-hand a work place environment and ask questions about business. Year 6 had fun in their junior citizen learning, where they learnt about independence and personal safety. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-w39el monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0d286400-3ec8-4fef-9cf1-45a8a7518a33/unnamed+%2822%29.png News - Musical Aspects - Sounds and Tempo - Nursery In Nursery, the children have explored the different sounds that animals make through listening and sharing ideas through talking and role play. They have improvised sound effects of different animals through vocal sounds and body percussion. They also explored how different animals move which generated musical vocabulary around tempo such as ‘slow and fast’ as well as ‘slower and faster’. They then displayed their sense of tempo through performing an animal dance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/40990722-7660-49e2-8c75-6ea381d9a564/unnamed+%2823%29.png News - Musical Aspects - Feeling and Space - Year 1 Year 1 explored how music can convey a feeling or effect through their listening and responses. They listened to two contrasting pieces, one with a beat and the other with no obvious beat. They responded through paired talking and group movement. They experimented with emulating the musical effect of Space through the music of Brain Eno and improvised/composed their own sound effects which they appraised mixing these effects with the original music of Brian Eno’s ‘Ascent’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2e8475f9-32d8-4a43-aff4-a87feec05640/unnamed+%2821%29.png News - Musical Aspects - Quaggy and Drumming Techniques - Year 4 As part of their preparations for the Quaggy Carnival, Year 4 had the opportunity to learn drumming techniques with a variety of different drums including homemade drums. Having listened to a variety of Carnival music, they explored the rhythms and beat of different carnival dances through movement. They then learnt some of the different steps of these dances which they performed with both classes in collaboration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0927cbc7-a1f3-4b76-8575-b2c2debbe91d/unnamed+%2824%29.png News - Musical Aspects - Music Aiding Storytelling - Year 6 Year 6 have been involved in a project to explore the use of music and musical sound effects in storytelling. They first listened to two different pieces that use this technique, ‘Carnival of the Animals’ and ‘Peter and the Wolf’. They explored tempo, dynamics and structure through movement and discussion promoting the use of musical vocabulary. They then improvised their own sound effects using a variety of percussion instruments. These pieces were shared as a class and groups were able to appraise their compositions. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-9ne8m monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/4a64f3bf-bb0d-43f4-853a-9d6f6c1b7c82/unnamed+%2819%29.jpg News - Speaking French - Getting Going with French - LKS2 This term, our Year 3 and Year 4 students have shown remarkable progress in their French language skills, supported by the Language Angels scheme of work. Year 3 students have embraced learning through innovative outdoor activities and interactive games, such as scavenger hunts and playground games that incorporate French vocabulary and phrases, making learning enjoyable and reinforcing new words. Meanwhile, Year 4 students have been recapping their Year 3 knowledge and extending their skills, focusing on enhancing conversational skills and introducing simple sentence structures. Across both year groups, there has been a noticeable growth in students' confidence with reading and writing French, with activities ranging from word recognition tasks to composing short sentences, allowing them to see tangible progress. Overall, the term has been a resounding success, with students enjoying their French lessons and making significant strides in their language learning journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b01c69cf-d2bc-4769-9802-1651a4aff274/unnamed+%2818%29.jpg News - Speaking French - Expanding Our French Skills - UKS2 This term, our Upper Key Stage 2 students have excelled in their French language studies, focusing on producing longer pieces of writing and expanding their vocabulary to include terms relevant to global discourse. Through the use of authentic resources such as French news articles, videos, and literature, students have applied their language skills in practical contexts, enhancing their understanding and fluency. With the upcoming Olympics, students have been particularly engaged in learning vocabulary and phrases related to sports, international events, and cultural exchanges. This has provided a timely and exciting context for their studies, making the language learning experience more dynamic and relevant. Additionally, students have been developing their speaking skills through group discussions, presentations, and role-playing exercises centred around the Olympics, which have significantly boosted their confidence and ability to communicate effectively in French. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-6ynd4 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/82a18fb4-ff61-4cdf-a7d4-d7f54d5116e0/unnamed+%2816%29.png News - Mathematical Skill - Looking for Patterns - Reception Reception have been using their knowledge of number to look for patterns and doubles and to perform simple calculations. They have been focusing on different ways to make 10. They are also beginning to make predictions about mathematical outcomes (Who will have more? Which might be longer?) and to solve simple problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1d91bbce-9d10-4433-9ad5-c7f9fcdad679/unnamed+%2817%29.png News - Mathematical Skill - Numerical Vocabulary - Year 1 In Year One they have been focusing on using the correct vocabulary to explore the position of the objects, numbers and shapes. They have used a variety of strategies to embed this through talk partners, using manipulatives, problem solving, through the use of ICT and independent work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/36de6ea0-a39d-4b94-b0f3-a9110318129e/unnamed+%2810%29.jpg News - Mathematical Skill - Making Cents of Dollars - Year 3 In Year Three they have been using maths in real life situations in terms of Money. They have used their knowledge of number and problem solving to find different ways amounts of money. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/4636cc89-185d-41a0-9ced-99c0fb616d91/unnamed+%2815%29.jpg News - Mathematical Skill - Using Skills to Spot Mistakes - Year 5 In Year Five they have used their knowledge of number and reasoning skills to spot mistakes and justify their answers. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-dbrxg monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/97f98da7-41b5-4838-9021-92e6750914a3/unnamed+%2814%29.png News - A Look Back in Time - Personal History - Nursery Nursery have been learning about their personal histories: they’ve shared stories about family histories and significant events in the lives of their families. This makes history memorable and relatable to them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/422c8bfa-095e-4da8-80b0-c84366bd6f84/unnamed+%2813%29.jpg News - A Look Back in Time - Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole - Year 2 Year 2 children were excited to share their broad knowledge on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole on their trip to the Florence Nightingale Museum. They engaged with artefacts all over the museum, and they could compare nursing in the 1800s with nursing today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b0782ef0-e671-44a0-ada5-41b87470909f/unnamed+%2812%29.png News - A Look Back in Time - Roman Invasion - Year 3 Year 3 have been investigating why the Romans invaded Britain. They have engaged with a range of historical sources to come up with a range of different reasons for the invasion. They have also grappled with key historical vocabulary, such as ‘empire’ and ‘invasion’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/54baa5e4-8f4e-4545-a557-5c15ce674af0/unnamed+%2815%29.jpg News - A Look Back in Time - Ancient Maya - Year 6 Year 6 have used enquiry skills to investigate the Ancient Maya civilization. They started by formulating broad and specific questions about Maya society, such as their architectural techniques and religious beliefs. Using primary sources like glyphs and artifacts, alongside secondary sources like books and documentaries, children gathered information and could evaluate its reliability. They created timelines to understand chronological developments and explore cause-and-effect relationships in Maya history. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-7e6d6 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7e4d983d-3a89-45ff-a041-d932d67f75ff/unnamed+%2810%29.png News - Geographical Features - Mapping Farms - Reception In reception they have been reading the book What the Ladybird Heard, which connects to map work in geography. . After the children had read this book they then learnt all about maps supported by information that they had discovered in the story book. They created their own maps of the farm using their knowledge. They were also set a task to draw a map of their farm. Using practical skills to help develop their geographical understanding and knowledge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/197f8496-a618-42a7-bfdb-6bb672b74544/unnamed+%288%29.png News - Geographical Features - Beautiful Beaches - Year 1 In KS1 Year one have started learning all about the beach. They have spent time studying pictures of a beach and discussing and labelling features of a beach. They have been introduced to the concepts of human and physical geography and will be considering these related to a beach setting. This half term the children will be taking a trip to the seaside so that they can practically understand human and physical features of a beach and build on the knowledge they have already gained in class.. The children have also been introduced to international geography learning about the seven continents and five oceans, progressing on from their national study last term. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a91399ce-f684-4c0d-831c-54c22e41d62a/unnamed+%289%29.png News - Geographical Features - Living in the Nile - LKS2 Lower KS2 have been focusing on history topics this term however they have made some cross-curricular links within their learning. In Year four they have been learning all about the Egyptians and what life was like for them. They studied their homes and looked at the geographical features of their homes focusing on the River Nile and why many lived close to it and what it provided them as a resource. They used research skills and knowledge to develop understanding of why the Nile was a great aid to the Egyptians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/13dbaf6c-6e6c-438a-8fb0-b95f01e18f2f/unnamed+%287%29.png News - Geographical Features - Natural Disasters - UKS2 In upper KS2 Year six have been studying natural disasters, they have been learning about some of the common natural disasters that occur all over the world and why some are more common in certain geographical areas than others. They have then focused particularly on volcanoes. Year 5 have been studying contrasting localities and comparing three different settings using their geographical knowledge. Allowing them to understand how geographical features differ in these places and the reasons for these differences. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-6r28m monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/09d25acc-c959-4bae-a31f-79d89410b47d/unnamed+%285%29.jpg News - Designing for Our Teams - Committee of Rural Affairs - Reception In reception the children were part of the Committee of Rural Affairs that celebrated animals and landscapes; this tied in with the children learning about how to care for the natural world. The children identified different features of woodland animals; such as, ears, eyes, beak, feathers and quills. They then used 2 or 3 different features to combine on a base to make their forest fusion mask. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ff5dc488-2fe1-4569-b815-61049bc86857/unnamed+%286%29.jpg News - Designing for Our Teams - Committee of Gastronomy - Year 2 The children in year 2 were in the committee of Gastronomy . They looked at the countries that fruits came from and spoke about their own cultures and traditional foods. The children sampled different fruits and made healthy fruit smoothies and ice lollies. With the Weevallania crew the children designed food hats and wore them to the parade with tablecloth capes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5f041145-c75e-4821-8ea1-0f67f6ddd82f/unnamed+%287%29.jpg News - Designing for Our Teams - Badge Making - Year 3 The children in year 3 combined different fabrics in the making of a badge. They combined environmental features of Weevallania and Morden Mount in the design considerations of the badge. The children practised ways of joining materials and all the class chose to sew a combination of fabrics together. They evaluated the design and making process in the back of their art /DT book. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-w43h7 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f545270b-c97e-4953-ad16-327b5f99bb1c/unnamed+%285%29.png News - Creative Writing - Segmenting and Blending - Reception Reception have worked incredibly hard this year on developing their segmenting and blending skills. Their confidence in phonics has improved immensely and they are successfully applying their skills in their writing tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/952dc094-5331-4021-b577-43ff5ee874f4/unnamed+%284%29.png News - Creative Writing - The Storm Whale - Year 1 Year 1 have taken inspiration from the story ‘The Storm Whale’ to write a short narrative. They have worked hard at sequencing the key events, using accurate sentence punctuation as well as joining their simple sentences with conjunctions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b0b23de0-e8e8-48b5-9d6a-0803187699d6/unnamed+%288%29.jpg News - Creative Writing - Studying Alan Peat - Year 4 Year 4 literacy writing achievements excel using Alan Peat sentence structures in non-fiction, producing clear, well-organised texts, enhancing factual accuracy, and engaging readers with structured, detailed information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d90907a5-3b63-47b7-ba41-c15ac0cd0619/unnamed+%286%29.jpg News - Creative Writing - Sentence Structures - Year 6 Across KS2 we have been developing the use of a variety of sentence structures. Year 6 literacy writing achievements shine with Alan Peat sentence structures, crafting imaginative, descriptive stories, enhancing creativity and engagement. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6-kptjp monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9d070180-de8b-4185-bd51-b0eb50c5688c/unnamed+%284%29.jpg News - Getting Cosy with Coding - Devices at Home - Nursery The children in nursery classes were exploring the strange and interesting devices found in their homes. They were discussing the technology their parents use and how it's used. The children started using the classroom whiteboard for learning activities. They also began using bee bots and learned the importance of steps in achieving their goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/feafc931-812c-4fa3-87a6-5ce6da4b9534/unnamed+%282%29.png News - Getting Cosy with Coding - Beginning Our Tech Journey - Year 1 Year 1 pupils began their tech journey by logging into personal devices and learning about digital identity and security. They improved keyboard skills through fun typing games and were introduced to Scratch Junior, where they created animations and stories. This helped them grasp basic coding concepts like sequencing, loops, and events. The experience enhanced their problem-solving abilities, creativity, and collaboration, fostering logical thinking and teaching them to break down tasks into manageable steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/46f6fa2a-26d2-4a42-8af3-4bdac6cfe8d6/unnamed+%281%29.png News - Getting Cosy with Coding - Programming Basics with Lego - Year 4 In year 4 computing/DT project, children used LEGO kits to build amazing creations like robots, cars, and animals. They then brought these creations to life using the WeDo app on their iPads. With the app, they learned to program their models to move, make sounds, and even respond to sensors. This hands-on activity helped them understand basic programming concepts while having lots of fun. They learned about coding, teamwork, and creativity, all while building and playing with their favorite LEGO pieces. It was an exciting way to explore the world of computing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f58dceb1-05c9-4508-93d7-d723f1adac04/unnamed.png News - Getting Cosy with Coding - Coding with Scratch - Year 5 Year 5 students have been busy with amazing tech projects! They've done coding with Scratch, creating fun and interactive programs. They designed quizzes using the Teach Computing website and Twinkl, enhancing their knowledge and creativity. For their science project, they are designing print adverts about Jane Goodall using Book Creator and Pages. These activities are helping them learn coding, design, and research skills in an engaging and interactive way! https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-dx2gp-l49c6 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c39fc217-66cc-47c3-94b5-bff45607ba50/unnamed.jpg News - Art Techniques - Mixing Colours - EYFS In the EYFS there was evidence of children developing their substantiary knowledge of colour mixing through a range of activities. Children had the opportunity to explore how colours were mixed through a butterfly activity. There is evidence of disciplinary connections where art projects have been integrated with subjects like maths, literature, and understanding of the world allowing students to make connections and deepen their understanding of various themes and concepts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b28c9778-a97f-4a4d-8bab-e257a4cfe10e/unnamed+%281%29.jpg News - Art Techniques - Art Fundamentals - In year 2 children are developing substantive elements of art where students have learned the fundamental elements of art, including line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value. Understanding these elements has enabled students to create more structured and meaningful artwork in the form of their buildings art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0716993a-1b6f-47e1-8a57-40750d989212/unnamed+%282%29.jpg News - Art Techniques - Quaggy and Art Techniques - Year 3 In year 3 children have been working with Quaggy local artists where they have explored various techniques such as drawing, painting, collage and printmaking. Each technique has introduced them to different materials and tools, enhancing their practical skills and creating a final product which will be showcased at the Quaggy carnival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/60f45589-15fd-4d0e-88de-369426483eae/unnamed+%283%29.jpg News - Art Techniques - Hannah Conway and Murals - KS2 KS2 and the School Council have have been working alongside Hannah Conway to create a school mural in the KS2 playground. Children have been involved with every stage of this from creating ideas for the mural, selecting the final designs and painting the mural in the KS2 playground. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-82nnw-ltcfs-cycln-4wl5d monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e2fc7300-9fb4-43b7-a3d8-8b99f3a07398/unnamed+%2837%29.png News - Life, Light, and Materials - Life Cycles - Reception Reception have been learning all about life cycles this term. They have examined how frogs change and develop over time. They have also looked at how plants change and grow from a seed by planting their own and observing how they change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/cb6581c8-6331-413a-b056-223b0cfb4955/unnamed+%2838%29.png News - Life, Light, and Materials - Material Manipulation - Year 1 In Year 1, the children have been learning about the different materials that surround them. This is built on in Year 2 where the properties are examined - can they be squashed, bent, twisted of stretched. This provides the foundation for looking at different states of matter and their properties in Year 4. The children will then evaluate the materials and use this to decide what to build their cars from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a0bdb9ee-0d8d-4f81-a6ef-996da1c3ae8f/unnamed+%2840%29.png News - Life, Light, and Materials - Canines and the Food Chain - Year 4 In Year 4, the children have been learning about food chains and also how food is digested. In order to do this, they have learnt all about the different kinds of teeth and how to look after them. They have examined how different liquids affect their teeth through an experiment using egg shells as the egg shell contains calcium carbonate which is found in teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/55b5719e-7135-45ac-96b5-5722005fd07e/unnamed+%2839%29.png News - Life, Light, and Materials - Let there be Light - UKS2 The children have built on their learning of Year 4 by learning about how light travels in the world around them. They have examined how light can refract and how this changes what the eye can see. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-82nnw-ltcfs-cycln-y6hzc monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/67a04b6d-d43d-4824-9025-66e86d3ece8b/unnamed+%2836%29.png News - Faith in our Lives - Chinese New Year - Early Years As part of learning about our community and sense of belonging, pupils in Early years welcomed the chinese new year with great celebration which included the traditional dragon dance. This pictures celebrates the commitment of the pupils to this tradition as they come together to design costumes and props in preparation for the celebration. In lessons, the pupils explored a wide range of chinese tradition and practices during celebrations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/14eb190a-fcff-4fe6-9d3e-e32e0a3e823d/unnamed+%2835%29.png News - Faith in our Lives - Islam and a Sense of Belonging - Year 2 In response to the overarching question - “Does going to mosque give muslims a sense of belonging? “ Pupils in year 2 explored the lived experience of muslims, examining in details, beliefs and the practice of gathering at the mosque to pray. The pupils watched videos of prayer sessions in the mosque paying attention to the activities of young people. They also gathered first hand information about practices of muslims from peers who are muslims. This picture celebrates the reflections of the pupils as they discuss, depict and share their findings on how religious and community gathering can help a young child to grow and develop a sense of belonging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a0930d41-b7a4-49af-a1b7-b5fbea8abba5/unnamed+%2833%29.png News - Faith in our Lives - Judaism and the Lived Experience - Year 4 In the study of Judaism, year 4 pupils examined practices, beliefs and traditions in judaism through the lived experience using scenarios to explore the experience of jewish children., they reflected on the challenges of a jewish child who had received an invitation from a friend (non-jewish) to attend a birthday party at one of the Mcdonald's stores. Drawing from their knowledge of practices in judaism, most especially around food, the pupils deliberated extensively on how to resolve this issue, giving due consideration to the beliefs and practices of the boy. This picture celebrates their thoughtful response to the invitation and their understanding of the lived experience of others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/195552a0-6d4f-4a10-bc04-963b71d73799/unnamed+%2834%29.png News - Faith in our Lives - Christianity and it’s Influence - Year 6 In examining the influence of christianity in the world today, year 6 pupils were able to track the influence of christianity to both religious and non religious institutions, including the promulgation of some laws in the UK. They identified a range of current practices that have emanated from ancient biblical stories and practices. To further gain an understanding of the depth of influence, the pupils explored influences in their own lives. This picture celebrates the pupils application of the lessons /skills they have learnt to their own lives by reflecting on people orevents that have had a significant influence on their lives. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-82nnw-ltcfs-cycln-7me8n monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/573bc753-b1ca-4b39-82c8-70b1bfe48c03/unnamed+%2830%29.png News - All-Round Athletics - Gymnastics Fundamentals - Reception This term reception children have practiced travelling and balancing in gymnastics. The children have focused upon the basic star, stretch and tuck shape; first balancing and moving on the floor and then moving to rolls on mats. Once reception children learnt how to take out mats, we took out benches and explored moving along them. The children have enjoyed moving over, under and through platforms and the bars as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f4880194-e976-4635-ba7e-aea8ec3ecd97/unnamed+%2829%29.png News - All-Round Athletics - Racquet Control - KS1 Net and wall - students have demonstrated control of a racquet whilst balancing items on the racquet, whilst using the correct technique. THey can also serve a ball over a net using the correct body parts and use a backhand and forehand technique to push a stationary ball along the floor. Gymnastics - students can demonstrate a variety of shapes on the ground and move efficiently in core rolls and movements as well as sequencing them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c8879039-0ae4-4a45-afdf-49ac1cd824bf/unnamed+%2832%29.jpg News - All-Round Athletics - Dancing and Rugby - LKS2 Indian dancing - students have learnt core moves used in Indian dancing, learning to execute them with rhythm and coordination. Using these core skills the students have come up their own choreographed Indian dance routines, working collaboratively in small groups. Tag rugby - Students have demonstrated attacking and defensive principles in 1v1 and 2v1 situations. They have developed an understanding and learnt how to execute a switch pass, as well as finding creative solutions to beat defenders in 1v1 situations. Additionally year 3 have been swimming this term. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/caf54f90-2340-483c-9078-acc7fc8d5b27/unnamed+%2831%29.png News - All-Round Athletics - Tennis and Swimming - UKS2 Tennis - building on core skills developed lower down in the school, students have demonstrated basic attacking and defensive tactics, learnt how to serve a ball across a net and effectively score and umpire a game of tennis. Additionally year 5 have been swimming this term, building on the swimming skills they learnt in year 4. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-gmjpm-yhsrx monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0960fa96-97fe-47b9-b03a-7a5fa9fbd7dc/unnamed+%2810%29.jpg News - Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Yourself - Developing Self - Reception The 'PSHE' aspect of the curriculum is followed mainly through the area 'Personal, Social and Emotional Development' but also 'Communication and Language' and 'Understanding the World. Children have sung songs and listened to stories about feelings and family. They have been learning to develop independence and a sense of self through play and singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/030be3db-5467-47bd-9f82-1fe5644616aa/unnamed+%2826%29.png News - Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Yourself - Kind Words and Listening - Year 1 Children in Y1 took place in circle time to discuss using kind words, saying no without hurting feelings, and ‘what makes a good friend’. The children were able to explain the importance of listening and describing emotions when talking to an adult or their peers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/22e767d8-0831-402e-93a8-5105420522f4/unnamed+%2828%29.png News - Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Yourself - Being Careful around Substances - Year 4 Year 4 children have been learning about staying safe around common substances and household products as part of their ‘drug and alcohol awareness’ unit.. They matched substances such as caffeine in coffee and tea to effects on the body. They can explain that many substances are dangerous, especially to young people, and that medicines and chemicals must be stored safely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/24aef858-b319-4f84-8789-12df3cb61dda/unnamed+%2827%29.png News - Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Yourself - Pitfalls of Stereotypes - Year 6 Children in Year 6 enjoyed an exciting and interesting lesson about the dangers of stereotypes and understanding equality. Children enjoyed learning about the diversity of modern Britain and h6ow protected characteristics are an important element of law. They were able to discuss their own assumptions and critically examine gender stereotypes from various sources. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a550c7e4-81a8-4173-9fda-59c63bc7cd19/unnamed+%2823%29.png News - Music in Place and Time - Chinese New Year - Reception Reception listened to a variety of music from China as part of their project on Chinese New Year. They moved to different styles of Chinese music as they retold the story of the race of the animals. They played small percussion instruments along with the music for the dragon dance. Finally they performed the story and the dragon dance in their class assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/df82e155-45e1-4d5f-954d-52626323c3df/unnamed+%2824%29.png News - Music in Place and Time - Great Fire of London - Year 2 Year 2 have learnt about the Fire of London. They listened to music from 17th Century, discussed a painting of King Charles II dancing a minuet and then leant a minuet to this music. They performed ‘London’s Burning’ as a canon in assembly and then worked on playing a canon of the song with tuned percussion, focussing on keeping a beat in their head while playing together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f8186413-35fc-4ca2-81a1-b310c4fc5d13/unnamed+%2825%29.png News - Music in Place and Time - Minimalist Music - Year 4 Year 4 began a project on minimalist music. After listening to composer Steve Reich’s piece, ‘Drumming part IV’, they began by re visiting simple rhythmic notation. They then composed simple ostinato patterns. They performed them, building up texture with different patterns using body percussion, objects in class and then untuned percussion instruments. Finally they are now adding pitch to their compositions by using only four notes, in the minimalist style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/76303212-ebcc-42e1-807b-e9906168c3db/unnamed+%2822%29.png News - Music in Place and Time - Historical Instruments Year 5 listened to the sound of different Tudor instruments and compared them with modern equivalents. They also discovered that one of Henry VIII’s favoured musicians was a trumpeter known as John Blanke, one of very few black court musicians of the time. They listened to the music of Wolf Hall by Debbie Wiseman. They explored how her music portrays the different emotions felt by Anne Boleyn. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-82nnw-ltcfs-cycln monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e227912b-cd7d-4d6f-892e-e409f464945b/unnamed+%2820%29.png News - Learning French - French Language Acquisition In Lower Key Stage 2, Year 3 has focused on vocabulary acquisition, particularly exploring fruits and animals through interactive language games and active lessons. Building upon this foundation, Year 4 pupils have revisited the phrase 'je peux' and expanded their prior learning from Year 3 through engaging in writing and reading tasks. Additionally, Year 4 has incorporated regular assessment practices to support and monitor the children's progress, ensuring a well-rounded approach to language development and consolidation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9a56c254-7012-40fe-8dca-bb38f7766170/unnamed+%2821%29.jpg News - Learning French - French Reinforcements In Upper Key Stage 2, Year 5 has focused on exploring countries and their languages, providing pupils with a broader cultural understanding. To reinforce their knowledge, pupils have engaged in various writing tasks, consolidating their learning effectively. Transitioning to Year 6, pupils have progressed to the theme of 'chez moi,' delving into discussions about their homes and their contents. Throughout these lessons, pupils actively apply language patterns acquired in Year 5 and Lower Key Stage 2, fostering a seamless progression in their French language acquisition journey. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-gmjpm monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5dc1ba9f-8f4f-49d3-ab16-55786a9a9061/unnamed+%288%29.jpg News - Fun with Maths - 5 to 20 - Reception Reception have been deepening their understanding of numbers between 5 and 10. They are taught to use a variety of representations and manipulatives to show numbers (e.g. numicon, fingers, tens frames) and to match those with the correct numeral. There are two stages to the problem shown: allocating a colour to a given numeral before identifying the different representations of that numeral, using the given colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7872c548-c43c-4785-8d6f-34fe6d2bbf20/unnamed+%287%29.jpg News - Fun with Maths - Pound Sterling - Year 2 Year Two have been exploring notes and coins this term. They have been handling money in class in order to solve problems practically as well understanding the role money plays in everyday situations. After having opportunities for lots of practical work they have moved into solving problem in a more abstract way using the Bar Model as a way of understanding the problem posed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/96bcfd2b-5be5-4d85-a2bb-bffaf51fd3d8/unnamed+%289%29.jpg News - Fun with Maths - Place Values - Year 4 In Year Four, the children have further deepened their understanding of place value and have been solving word problems and explaining their thinking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0145b5a9-6f1e-4ef8-bbe0-989f34ac1dbb/unnamed+%286%29.jpg News - Fun with Maths - Intro to Algebra - Year 6 Year Six have been looking at various ways of solving problems and explaining their mathematical thinking. They have began to explore algebra. They have understood that pictures can be used to represent numbers and they have enjoyed solving problems and explaining their thinking. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-82nnw-ltcfs monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/fefb51ba-99c4-43e7-a003-d96ea4879708/unnamed+%2812%29.png News - Cross-Curricular Geography - Life in Ponds - EYFS EYFS have incorporated geography in a cross-curricular manner this term as they have mainly been focusing on science. Within their science lessons they have learnt all about the life cycle of a pond. Through this the children have explored the habitat of the frog and learnt about features of a pond and why these features create a great habitat for a frog. They talked about ponds local to them and what they are like and also visited the pond that we have in our school, demonstrating a link to local geography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/3cfa88aa-a8a0-4420-90f3-595c0bcd58a6/unnamed+%2814%29.png News - Cross-Curricular Geography - 4 Kingdoms - Year 1 Year 1 have spent a portion of the spring term learning all about the UK and the four countries within it, showing a progression from local to national geography. They have studied the four countries and their climate and landscapes, allowing them to understand geographical similarities and differences. They learnt all about each countries capital city and included an element of their history topic by considering what method of transport they could use to get to each capital from school. Year 1 also went on a local trip to the bookstore in Greenwich, before going they looked at a map and mapped their route and geographical features that they would see on the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2996f731-49db-4128-bc45-e532dcc82623/unnamed+%2811%29.png News - Cross-Curricular Geography - The Amazon Forest - Year 3 Year 3 this term have been studying the Amazon rainforest learning all about different features of the rainforest and what it is like to live there. They used map work skills to identify the locations of different countries that have tropical rainforests in the world. Year 3 also made comparisons between the Amazon and London and the differences between each location. This allowed them to understand geographical difference between their local area and another part of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d508890e-c6d6-40ec-a5a7-bb9314a30b8d/unnamed+%2813%29.png News - Cross-Curricular Geography - Guatemalan Geography Upper KS2 have been predominantly studying history this half term. However in year 6 they have made cross-curricular links to geography in their literacy lessons through researching the country of Guatemala to aid them in making a holiday brochure for the country. They spent time researching lots of facts about the country enhancing their geographical knowledge about its climate, landscape and features. Allowing them to understand there is many differences between this country and the local area we live in. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/60ae0396-c18c-442c-afd6-aefee3a49641/unnamed+%2817%29.png News - The Influence of the Past - Tenses and Chronology - Reception Reception have been developing their awareness of the difference between past and present. They have asked, ‘How can I tell if a story is in the past or the present?’ They have done this by reading traditional fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three Little Pigs, and discussing whether these stories are old or new. They have also sorted old technology and new new technology, as they begin to develop their sense of chronology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/05c13f55-2703-4c0d-bd19-d20d104ddfef/unnamed+%2815%29.png News - The Influence of the Past - London’s Great Fire - Year 2 In Year 2, the children have been investigating the Great Fire of London. They focused on the idea of ‘cause and effect’ to establish the different reasons for why the fire started. They have also began to compare and contrast Victorian London with London today, through practical activities such as building their own Victorian houses (with plans to set them on fire!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e7e70fc1-47a6-4782-b09e-96fd93dc3fc3/unnamed+%2818%29.png News - The Influence of the Past - Ancient Greece - Year 4 Year 4 have been investigating how Ancient Greece has influenced our lives today. They have explored themes like democracy, philosophy and architecture. With the Paris Olympics coming up, they’ve explored the significance of The Olympics and how it’s changed over time. They even planned an itinerary for their own Olympic games! They have also produced some brilliant pieces of writing inspired by Ancient Greek mythology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c22abd98-b291-4cb8-a449-d48982b01b8a/unnamed.gif News - The Influence of the Past - Life of a Tudor - Year 5 have investigated what life was like for the Tudors. They have been uncovering the surprising nature of Tudor medicine, and have written their own plan scripts which incorporate their substantive knowledge. They have also explored the significance of Greenwich as a location for the Tudors, rooting their learning in local history. Throughout their learning, they have used sources such as Tudor artwork to draw comparisons and conclusions about what life was like for different people in Tudor England. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-r9k5f monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d6589b57-8c3c-48a0-b6f1-fe9d2dcc6100/unnamed+%284%29.png News - Creativity and Ingenuity - Making Beanstalks - Reception In Reception, the children had planted beans and read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. They assembled the ‘bean plant’ by cutting out the leaves and sticking them on to the stalk. Whilst they put their bean together the children talked about the up and down movement of the lever. The children were photographed at different stages in the making process so that they could use the photos as prompts to make a variation of the beanstalk independently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1b013b9e-83ba-4920-a769-14479c4fe26f/unnamed+%283%29.jpg News - Creativity and Ingenuity - Animating Flames - Year 2 In Year 2, the children used their Fire of London artwork as a backdrop for their levers and sliders. In class, they talked about the different movement of levers and sliders, what features of the artwork could move and the desired effect. The KS1 children presented their work to reception children. showing how the fire could move up and down, and right to left. They showed a simple lever, using a paper fastener as the pivot, using the picture of water being thrown out of a bucket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a408b9e1-3711-4d95-830d-5bd53d4347cf/unnamed+%285%29.jpg News - Creativity and Ingenuity - Ancient Greek Foods - Year 4 In year 4 children are learning about The Ancient Greeks. They have discussed different Greek foods and recorded this on a plate in their DT books. The children tasted tzatziki, humus and pita bread to select the dips they will make.The children identified food hygiene risks and hazards in order to use utensils, and prepare the ingredients, safely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/11128a20-2c8b-4f08-b5b2-2380d4c64de7/unnamed+%284%29.jpg News - Creativity and Ingenuity - Gifting Shapes - Year 6 The children in year 6 used their shape maths lessons to inform them in the designs of a prototype chocolate box. The prototypes follow an Easter theme or Mother’s Day gift. The class looked at the end result of chocolate boxes on the market and unfolded actual boxes. The children are yet to enjoy chocolate tasting and design their own chocolates. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/00582906-8f9b-46ab-93a7-dda23f2eef1e/unnamed+%288%29.png News - All About Literature - Book Day Dess Up - Nursery Nursery and Reception enjoyed dressing up as their favourite characters for World Book Day. They have also been reading for pleasure and sending in photos of themselves reading in weird and wonderful places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/80ce5666-1494-4caa-b52e-98691ce1bb16/unnamed+%2810%29.png News - All About Literature - Orchestra to a Book - Year 2 Year 2 had the amazing opportunity to attend a Brightspark’s concert at the Royal Festival Hall linked to a story they had been learning in class. They listened to the story of Stan and Mabel with a brilliant orchestra performing alongside. They even took part in some singing too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9c418a67-9d60-4408-a2bb-9635ed31adf8/unnamed+%287%29.png News - All About Literature - Stay and Read - LKS2 During our book week celebrations, year 3 and 4 parents were invited to take part in Stay and Read sessions to promote reading for pleasure. Classes across the school have also enjoyed trips to the local Waterstones to buy a book with their book tokens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/dd5067e3-9b1a-4982-9af5-326016061f0b/unnamed+%289%29.png News - All About Literature - Author Workshop - KS2 Pupils in KS2 were treated to a wonderful online author workshop with Efua Traore. Here they listened to part of a story and Efua spoke about how to create a character and describe a setting. Following on from this, pupils began to write the beginning of their own story. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-82nnw monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/8c40701e-7db0-4eb6-bfaa-38376f87652f/unnamed.jpg News - The Tech of Tomorrow - Differentiating Devices - Receptoin Pupils in reception classes were discovering the weird and boring devices from the past, that didn’t have shiny colours on the screen. They found similarities with the devices from today and sort them into groups (computers, phones, games and music devices). After that pupils were trying to think of the ideas for the future devices. Apparently we will have games on all devices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9ec468ca-ad73-4c77-a54a-5e655414e75c/unnamed+%281%29.jpg News - The Tech of Tomorrow - Creature Technology of the Future - KS1 Pupils showed interest in creating innovative devices for the future. Some of their ideas were similar of the concepts they had in reception, such as predicting gaming options in every possible way. However, we also came across some useful ideas for robots/helpers. For instance, a year one pupil designed a robot to help her with homework and her mother's cleaning. There were also ideas for robots that could be friends with the students. The year two pupils' devices were smaller and more purpose-built. One example was the Fixamator, a device designed to fix broken devices. Another device was a sports shoe that could make you ‘the best’ in any kind of sport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a55075cc-8e83-4e7f-928c-1aa8795e3622/unnamed+%286%29.png News - The Tech of Tomorrow - Creative Product Ideas - LKS2 During our safer internet day, pupils were developing ideas for the devices that we will use in the future and created and advert for their device using imovie. We got some interesting ideas. Lollipop Glasses that are edible and infinite, unicorn robot that speaks all the languages of the world and allows you to play all the games in the world and robots friends with similar functions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/54881c1b-f266-4e58-a2da-99027db290a8/unnamed+%285%29.jpg News - The Tech of Tomorrow - Logic and Coding - UKS2 Pupils in year 6 were using an application Scratch 3.0 and as a final assignment created a video game. They created a game of ping pong. Pupils used block coding. In the next steps, they will begin using a new platform Swift playground, where they can make a step forward in their programming skills. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/568ac736-72e0-467f-9fe7-6e960394139d/unnamed+%283%29.jpg News - Art Mastery - Using Spring Inspired Colours - EYFS In the early years, the topic has been spring and children have used their outdoor environment to observe the spring colours around them. Paint has been the focal medium and children have been learning how to mix colours to make new colours lighter and darker shades. Children have stations where they have been allowed to freely explore colour mixing and create their own pieces of art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5a87633b-9505-4911-b335-a375adf76281/unnamed+%284%29.png News - Art Mastery - Colour Mixing at After School Club - KS1 In KS1 an after school art club has started running this term. There has been a huge interest in this club. This terms focus for the after school club has been on exploration of colour. Children have developed a greater understanding of colour through techniques such as mixing and blending. Children have been very proud of the work they have created in each session and have been very enthusiastic to show off their final masterpieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ef65f080-cb28-47d0-ace4-752b6c124885/unnamed+%281%29.jpg News - Art Mastery - Henri Rousseau Colour Inspiration - Year 3 Year 3 have been also learning about colour mixing this term. This has built on the prior learning of mixing skills learnt in KS1. The next step for the children has been to create different tones of colour. Using the work of Henri Rousseau as a base, children looked at the tones of green he used in his paintings to display different types of plants in foreground, middle and background. Children then experimented with varied types of paint to mix and create different tones of green, which they would then use for their own rainforest artwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/8030abc5-a26b-4031-81ee-4c2705561058/unnamed.png News - Art Mastery - Advanced Art with KS2 After School Club Alongside KS1, another KS2 art club has also started this term . This club focuses on more advanced art skills and allows children to use a wider range of media and techniques such as using designing with clay, book binding, applique, embroidery, ceramics and decoupage. This amazing work has been proudly displayed in the school foyer area and on schools social media page. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-s3aew monthly 0.5 2024-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7f3c6ef0-58c9-4324-96a7-22ba188080af/unnamed+%289%29.png News - Storytelling and Performance - Using the NELI Programme - Reception Pupils in Reception have been successfully using the programme NELI to promote their early language skills. The children are ordering parts of the story and retelling the story using the pictures. This approach is helping pupils to progress in their reading and oracy skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f3b001dc-4906-4df3-a17f-66fa3ec7abfe/unnamed+%2811%29.png News - Storytelling and Performance - Tales Set in the African Continent - Year 2 Year 2 have used storytelling for writing to retell the main events of a story set in Africa. They have been able to use time conjunctions, adjectives and questions to enhance the composition of their writing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7a265dd4-209e-4146-8c7a-57f5525bf87f/unnamed+%288%29.png News - Storytelling and Performance - Stone Age Stories - Year 3 Year three acted out the story of the Stone Age Boy in English. This cross curricular learning with history gave them the opportunity to talk, act and develop their writing skills. They also used a real-life workshop to develop communication with their peers and parents, and teamwork skills. This concluded with a whole school assembly watched by enthralled parents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b20eb925-74e4-4c97-9e01-df44ae3ec57a/unnamed+%2810%29.png News - Storytelling and Performance - Bringing Writing To Life - Year 5 Our Year 5 children performed in Shakespeare schools Festival in the autumn term. By taking part in the production it inspires curiosity and empathy, builds aspiration and self-esteem, and enhances literacy and teamwork for Morden Mount children. It gives them the confidence and skills to succeed in the classroom and helps them to become self-assured writers. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-sz8ez monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/55557cf9-7f4e-46ab-a7f0-034376d9e6b8/unnamed+%287%29.png News - Creativity and Problem Solving - Furniture for Toys - Reception Children in Reception were asked the question ‘How can we make the dolls more comfortable at the doctor’s surgery?’ The children made suggestions using their own understanding of the world and the materials that they found around them. The children talked about how they could make a cot, a chair and a buggy. The product was tested out using a doll and changes were fed into the ongoing projects the children were making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/83c22963-4661-4cca-9a75-38d11f54a742/unnamed+%285%29.png News - Creativity and Problem Solving - Replica London Buildings - Year 1 In Year One, as part of their topic about The Local Area the children made buildings that they have seen in London. They talked about, and drew, the shapes they saw within the buildings and how they could make a freestanding model. Again, as in the Reception class, the planning stage is a result of mostly speaking and listening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/94576783-eaba-4d4c-89eb-1bac736c8d31/unnamed+%284%29.png News - Creativity and Problem Solving - The Mechanics of Puppets - Year 4 In Year Four, the children built upon the skills they learnt from making cards in Key Stage One. Using their understanding of the movement of linkages and levers the children made puppets. Their annotated diagrams reflect their understanding of the DMEA (Design, Make and Evaluate Assignment) and their enjoyment was evident in the need to take the puppets home to show them off! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/eb41b2ae-7022-40bd-be77-7c7d3ab3230b/unnamed+%286%29.png News - Creativity and Problem Solving - Sewing Advent Calendars - Year 5 In Year Five, the children were engaged in the timely project of making a pocket for the their years advent calendar. They used squared paper to be able to save fabric and visualise the steps in sewing the pocket. The considerations for the pocket design were decorative and functional; to make the decision, the children looked at fasteners and different designs of numbers. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-w7w27 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c66d9a81-b579-4a43-9578-ea49af716637/unnamed+%282%29.png News - Being Safe Online - Introduction to ICT - Early Years In nursery and reception, students are introduced to computers and start exploring their functionalities. Although they might have prior experience with technology at home, mainly for entertainment purposes such as watching videos or playing games, at school they learn how to use it as a tool for learning. By the end of the term, children begin to independently explore the possibilities of ICT through the use of computers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1520fbb9-762c-4737-93e1-33223bf2b113/unnamed+%281%29.png News - Being Safe Online - Intro to Internet Safety - KS1 In KS1, pupils were being taught about internet safety through a series of books called Dizzy the Duck. The books emphasize the importance of staying alert while online and always having an adult nearby. Additionally, the students discussed the rules they should follow to stay safe and signed the Morden Mount Internet Safety Agreement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a2608591-4c1a-4c9a-baa3-399ff58231f7/unnamed+%283%29.png News - Being Safe Online - Creating Content - KS1 During this term, children focused on online safety and also learned about creating their own media. In KS1, pupils were taught how to create and edit photographs, while children in lower KS2 started recording and editing their own movies. They were taught how to use the camera on an iPad and then edit the footage using iMovie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ce35d96a-03ee-4308-b445-d01e651b78c5/unnamed.png News - Being Safe Online - Logic and Safety - KS2 In KS2, pupils started their computing lessons by learning about the importance of being safe online. They were reminded about the dangers of online grooming, bullying, and accessing inappropriate and dangerous content, as well as the risks associated with sharing photos with others. After this, the pupils coded their own game of ping pong using Scratch. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/bdfafd0b-7bd8-4077-a8aa-28f5efabe2e8/unnamed+%2841%29.png News - Inspiration and Expression - Trying New Materials - Reception Children in Reception have had the opportunity to paint in a range of different ways. They have used a range of tools such as cotton buds, printing with cardboard roll and using different paint brushes in a variety of ways to experiment the marks it makes and its effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/441a4d8e-fc20-4f79-9149-375047e71448/unnamed+%2842%29.jpg News - Inspiration and Expression - Shades and Tones - Year 2 Children in Year 2 have also been exploring with paint,working specifically on shades, tones and blending. Their sunset Africa scene shows the colour choices made to blend harmoniously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7310bbc0-bc52-4bbe-b625-4299077d2d38/unnamed+%2843%29.jpg News - Inspiration and Expression - Stone Age Inspiration - Year 3 In Year 3 children have linked their art with their history topic, the Stone Age. They have explored different effects and textures both paint and chalk can have and how they can be used together. They have developed a greater understanding in ways in which each of these materials can show light, dark and textures. This has helped them to create a cave type background for their own Stone age scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7bc48644-2f57-4040-8d16-ca9a4711c766/unnamed+%2844%29.jpg News - Inspiration and Expression - Paul Nash Inspiration - Year 6 In Year 6, their exploration of art has been deeply inspired by the incredible work of war artist Paul Nash. They have drawn on his techniques and distinctive style and delved into the world of chalk and oil pastels to express creativity. Through hands-on experiences with chalk and oil pastels, they honed their skills in blending, shading, and creating textures to evoke the emotional depth that Nash was renowned for. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-43mbm monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/4ecceb47-302b-49a8-9b75-bcdfe6e51ff4/unnamed+%289%29.png News - Substance of the Universe - Understanding the World - EYFS Developing on the early learning goal ‘understanding the world’, the children have examined changes in the world around them. The children have been on outdoor learning walks and have collected examples of autumn such as leaves and conkers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/64538ae3-2bf0-4613-877c-dce6ee28c138/unnamed+%288%29.png News - Substance of the Universe - The Changing Seasons - Year 1 Year One furthered their learning from the Early Years Framework by learning about the changing seasons. They discussed how the world around them changed, looking at the changes in the trees and weather. They predicted on how their clothes might change in different seasons and why that might be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/86adc4de-e056-45e8-8b22-7a7dbc8bf3bf/unnamed+%2811%29.png News - Substance of the Universe - States of Matter - Year 4 Year 4 have examined different states of matter and how different structures of particles can affect the properties of a material. They have looked at everyday objects and examined how they can change and move. They predicted what might happen to these materials in different environments (heat, cold etc.) and reflected on what happened https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b8f5f4af-83b6-4b79-9e7f-f95eb59a840d/unnamed+%2810%29.png News - Substance of the Universe - Earth and the Universe - Year 5 Building on their knowledge of changing seasons, Year 5 deepened their knowledge on why these things happen. They examined geocentric and heliocentric models of the universe and how the rotation of the Earth can affect day, night and the changing seasons and acted this out. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-sz8ez-kpma8 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0f4c9bc7-1f15-482e-9125-20f73f1417cd/unnamed+%284%29.png News - Faith and Belief - Looking at Diwali - EYFS This picture celebrates the EYFS’ human and social scientific approach to finding out about religious celebrations in our community. They used the guiding question, "How do members of our community observe religious festivals?" as a gateway to investigate the practices associated with the celebration of Diwali. To deepen their understanding, the pupils formulated additional enquiry questions: "What are the beliefs of Hindus concerning the Diwali festival?" "Why does light hold such important significance during the Diwali festival?" These guiding questions served as pathways for their exploration, allowing them to gain insight into the beliefs and symbolic meanings of some unique Hindu traditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/827bf15b-a3d6-42df-a078-2e359c2913c8/unnamed+%287%29.png News - Faith and Belief - The Creation of the World - KS1 This picture celebrates KS1's exploration of a theological and rational worldview of the purpose behind God's creation of the world. Through the enquiry question: "Why did God create the world?" the pupils delved into the perspectives of Christians and that of other religious beliefs within our community. During their exploration, the pupils found a common thread: irrespective of differing perspectives, the central theme revolved around the responsibility to care for everything that God has brought into existence. This includes human, animals, plants and the entire natural world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/946c7045-d1d2-4fec-a1eb-dbc1a62b42ff/unnamed+%285%29.png News - Faith and Belief - Christianity and Community - LKS2 This picture celebrates the Lower KS2 pupils' exploration of the theme of community and beliefs, particularly from the Christian viewpoint. Their primary focus revolved around the enquiry question: "What is the relevance of the covenant between God and Abraham in today's Christian context?" They delved into Christian interpretations of this covenant but also engaged with contrasting worldviews, broadening their understanding and appreciation of differing beliefs and viewpoints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0f1363c0-1617-4ae4-bcb0-056d9ce6baad/unnamed+%286%29.png News - Faith and Belief - Hinduism and Commitment - UKS2 This picture celebrates the Upper KS2 pupils' investigative approach to exploring the notions of commitment and beliefs through the lense of Hindus in our community. To delve deeper, they dissected the overarching question "How do religious beliefs impact our actions and perspectives? Examining the study through the enquiry question enriched their exploration, fostering a more comprehensive investigation beyond the practices and beliefs of Hindus and empowered them to unravel the intricate connections between commitment, religious beliefs, and their impact on individuals and communities. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-2w5ka monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ef48e684-4db9-4e08-b6c3-761815a4488e/unnamed+%282%29.png News - Building Healthy Bodies - Synchronised Warm Ups - Reception In Reception Dance, children have been practising synchronized moves in their warm up. Children are learning to work in pairs, and as a large group, to the simple beat of percussion instruments. Using words, music and stories, children respond with moves that we, as a large group, share and perform. They are replicating basic dance moves using the school PE scheme in their cool downs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/4b5b0a64-8267-4d9e-9469-729c54a58c8a/unnamed+%281%29.png News - Building Healthy Bodies - Movement and Dance - KS1 Year 1 and 2 have developed their skills in dance using simple movement patterns both alone and in a group. They have looked to incorporate rolls and turns into their routines and develop their awareness of space and use it effectively. Year 1 have performed dance routines based on fairytales and year 2 on animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0a8d2df6-5710-4315-ac10-848cf43532e0/unnamed+%283%29.png News - Building Healthy Bodies - Teamwork, Coordination, and Focus - LKS2 Year 3 and 4 have been learning about high -five positions and one to one marking in netball, as well as going swimming. Students have worked on their teamwork, concentration, footwork (pivot foot and , hand-eye coordination, efficiency of throw and anticipation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1724540374830-0YZE6WOPM5Q3QQ78NCHO/unnamed+%2831%29.png News - Building Healthy Bodies - Tackling Tennis - Year 6 Year 6 have been doing tennis this term and working on improving agility and coordination and use in a game. They have also learnt how to to identify and describe some rules of tennis. They know that a serve is used to begin a game and have explored hitting with the forehand. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-9epa8 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/0f990652-495e-4f5f-97db-bb6375d46b45/unnamed.jpg News - To Be Good, To Be Kind - Playing by the Rules - Nursery Our youngest children have four main areas of learning and PSHE is a part of each of them. For example, in nursery, the children have learnt that their charter rights are rules to follow for everyone. This allows them to develop their sense of responsibility and membership of a community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/8798a8f7-4518-430a-a8c5-8eeec444f18c/unnamed.png News - To Be Good, To Be Kind - Respecting Others Privacy - Year 1 Children in Year 1 have been learning about the importance of privacy and how it should be respected. They learnt about respecting themselves and keeping themselves safe. They learnt when it is OK for other people including adult to touch and when it is not. Children have learnt that they have a right to say no and that if they need to speak out about something people will listen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/aee75ba9-2448-40a9-9d78-21fdd1598582/unnamed+%282%29.jpg News - To Be Good, To Be Kind - Empathy and Understanding - Year 4 Children in Year 4 have spent autumn term learning that their classes are communities and that everyone has rights. These rights were displayed in class on a tree, with each leaf highlighting important messages from each child. This activity engenders empathy and understanding differences and similarities between us all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b3939bb8-0cc1-4e80-a0b8-a2aeb082cd63/unnamed+%281%29.jpg News - To Be Good, To Be Kind - The Effects of Bullying - Year 5 All classes attended assemblies about anti-bullying and learnt about the impact poor relationships and behaviour has on mental health. Mental Health Week was also marked at Morden Mount with a number of assemblies from phase leaders, as well as classroom activities. Year 5 looked at anxiety and its causes. The photo shows children discussing scenarios and situations in which a person might feel anxious. The children created solutions and shared them with each other. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-ej6tp monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ecc74e0d-d6cc-4f04-9a54-83bd13c78cb5/unnamed+%2820%29.png News - How Music Can Move Us - How Music Moves Us - Reception Reception listened to a variety of Christmas songs including Little Donkey and other traditional carols. They explored how the words of the songs and the music itself made them feel and how they could respond in actions. They practised their songs in class adding movement and gestures to perfect their performance for the Christmas play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f3bfcd95-b881-4a0a-9274-bb27767b8915/unnamed+%2822%29.png News - How Music Can Move Us - The Emotion Found in Music - Year 1 Year 1 listened to a variety of pieces of music that convey different emotions and feelings, including happiness, frisson, excitement, sadness. They listened to ‘Fossils’ from ‘Carnival of the Animals’ and sang ‘The Skeleton Dance’. They then acted out the song and played xylophones to create the sound of the skeletons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/096a21a9-e764-40b8-89c5-b8886735116c/unnamed+%2819%29.png News - How Music Can Move Us - Giving Texture Through Sound - Year 4 Year 4 listened to ‘Reflets dan l’Eau’ by Claude Debussy. They explored through enquiry based questioning, how Debussy was able to create the sound of the movement of water on the piano. They focussed on texture of the piano writing through reacting with scarves as the music changed from flowing to splashing. They then improvised sounds of their own using small percussion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/364ce426-adbd-4224-9667-bc27ced0a776/unnamed+%2821%29.png News - How Music Can Move Us - Viewing History Through Song - Year 6 Year 6 worked on performance of the song ‘We’ll Meet Again’. Through their project on the Second World War, they listened to songs and other music of the 1940s and explored its impact, through the music and lyrics, on the armed forces and the population left at home during the war. They performed the song during an assembly to mark Remembrance Day. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-ay979 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6377c436-1ebd-4231-9927-539a2f782917/unnamed+%2817%29.jpg News - Fun with French - Learning French - LKS2 In Lower Key Stage 2 French this half term, our pupils have made significant strides in language acquisition. Through engaging and interactive activities, they have focused on oral communication to grasp new language patterns and cultivate a fundamental understanding of French greetings. The emphasis on verbal interaction has not only enhanced their pronunciation but also fostered a communicative approach to learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/37a345e0-a7a3-40bd-8dbd-dac3d820b3aa/unnamed+%2818%29.png News - Fun with French - Improving Our French - UKS2 In Upper Key Stage 2, pupils have demonstrated good progress by consolidating their oracy skills. They have revisited their French phonics and this has been pivotal in refining their pronunciation and fluency. Year 5 have been learning how to discuss their classroom in French, as part of this they have been consolidating their knowledge of possessive pronouns and have engaged in a series of activities that nurture their speaking, reading and writing skills. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-hpt77 monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e3f8154d-3070-4cc5-8cf5-52dab5568427/unnamed+%2815%29.png News - Making Maths Masters - Learning Numbers through Song - Nursery In Nursery children have been exploring number through number songs, number hunts and the number of the week. Key number skills are imbedded in the morning carpet time routine. Moving into Reception, where Mastering Number has been used to embed 1:1 correspondence and the understanding of what a number is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2ee3f774-3224-4a34-aaeb-ca4e21ee3d53/unnamed+%282%29.jpg News - Making Maths Masters - Exploring Manipulatives for Accuracy - Year 1 In Year One, the children have explored a range of manipulatives to ensure the accuracy of their knowledge of number bonds of 10. This has helped them look for patterns and adopt a systematic approach to their learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/97e1f2e5-c461-4d67-8ecf-872c20a7a82b/unnamed.jpg News - Making Maths Masters - Make it stand out In Year Three, they have continued to use manipulatives to support their understanding of the number system before moving onto the abstract. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ca4cf492-7353-4a65-80cf-e11b3a5168e7/unnamed+%281%29.jpg News - Making Maths Masters - Rapid Recall - Year 6 In Year Six, pupils have been keeping a record of their rapid recall of number facts by completing their record sheet. Pupils have demonstrated their understanding of number facts by completing timed passport activities and LBQ questions in class. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-5e3ey monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2a3a9354-1440-4e66-9606-cb42883b2b3d/unnamed+%2814%29.png News - Looking into the Past - Guy Fawkes - Receptions In Reception, children have been investigating significant events that are commemorated annually. For example, in November, they investigated the history of Guy Fawkes Night. They learnt about the Gunpowder plot and how it is remembered each November. They explored the different things that people do on Guy Fawkes night and how they link to the history. Throughout their learning, they were introduced to key substantive concepts such as ‘parliament’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2415addd-2bd2-4f2a-8bf6-d2cde2ba8834/unnamed+%284%29.jpg News - Looking into the Past - Historical Vocabulary - Year 1 Children in Year 1 have been learning about modes of transport, old and new. They are able to use their enquiry skills to identify between historical and modern vehicles. They have been developing their historical vocabulary, discussing the meanings of the words ‘modern’ and ‘historical’. They are able to make inferences about pictures, for example, a black and white photograph suggests that the picture is historical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/8b30fbac-c791-495a-bce7-f35027307b11/unnamed+%2813%29.png News - Looking into the Past - Deductions from Artifacts - Year 4 Year 4 have been using artefacts to make deductions about different industries that used to exist around Deptford Creek. They have analysed the appearance of objects to make predictions about what those objects were used for in the past. They have focused on local history, researching a significant figure called Joseph Bazelgette who is known for improving the River Thames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6f41ee01-15f1-4b45-9170-e36f2553f3a2/unnamed+%2812%29.png News - Looking into the Past - Investing the Vikings - Year 5 This term, Year 5 have been investigating the question, ‘Were the Vikings raiders, traders or settlers’? The children have used a variety of historical sources for research, such as books, accounts and replicas of Viking longboats and jewellery. In upper KS2, children are challenged to engage critically with every source, questioning its validity and the narrative it creates. For example, they had a discussion about conflicting sources that documented what Vikings were like. They concluded that an account about Vikings created by Vikings themselves would be different to an account created by an Anglo-Saxon, because of bias. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/template-cat6n-3bpdt-xmb8t-eydna-67mej-ahh6z-87hap monthly 0.5 2024-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ccc807ea-97c5-4026-ae66-ccbca2afdbf1/unnamed+%283%29.png News - Maps, Places, Directions - Maps and Our Area - Early Years In early years the children have been focusing on the environment all around them. They have thought about their local area and what they can see around them in school. Maps have been introduced to them through a discussion about where each child lives and where they come from. They have also talked about where the school is, what country our school is in and what area within the UK our school is based. As a whole class our school was plotted on a world map. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b6ad61dc-e221-4185-9e7d-a557d01c7cec/unnamed+%281%29.jpg News - Maps, Places, Directions - Local Area Geography - Year 1 In year one the focus has been studying the geography of our local area and London. They drew their own map of their journey to school, plotting what they see day to day on the way and also built a 3d model map of their classrooms. They used a map of the school to plot a route on and then followed that route around the school. They have used google maps to gain understanding of where our school is within the Uk and London. Year one have now begun to look at wider London, learning about famous landmarks and their locations within the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f8adefb6-9a00-4f99-a077-2d1e74e5d928/unnamed.png News - Maps, Places, Directions - Rivers and the Thames - Year 4 Year four have been studying rivers focusing on the River Thames. They have learnt all about the different components of a river and labelled these on maps. They have learnt about the importance of rivers and erosion and deposition. Year four have touched on human and physical geography and are able to identify the difference between a human and physical feature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/57c80d84-86ae-4e5a-92ba-a931b5caf55c/unnamed+%282%29.png News - Maps, Places, Directions - Map Reading and Orientation - Year 5 Year five and year six studying geography in the summer academic term however they have still encompassed elements of geography in their history lessons. Year six have been studying World War Two and used a world map to identify the main countries that were involved in the war. This demonstrated map work skills including using a key and understanding where different countries are on a world map. 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We are the champions!! - Year 1 Spelling Wizards 1TC are now the second best class in the school at spellings!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524866058-D0NGH1YG0Z8ATZTYW9GV/IMG_4879.JPG News - We are the champions!! - Year 2 Champions “I just keep practising every day, I spend more time on tricky words and practice until I spell the words correctly” Year 2 Champion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524870335-16YT66YSDWY8OZB1TXSC/IMG_4881.JPG News - We are the champions!! - Year 3 Spelling geniuses Champions for the third time in a row. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524870767-XSQX641PLP1TUG5V28B6/IMG_4882.JPG News - We are the champions!! - 4IW are class Champions Congratulations 4IW. Top spellers in the school https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524875371-S2203OJMOS9K7ZWS3NCU/IMG_4883.JPG News - We are the champions!! - Year 5 Champions Well done year 5. You will ace the SATs spelling test next year!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524875874-7KSSUKI29ULSXVOW98VZ/IMG_4884.JPG News - We are the champions!! - Year 6 Top Spellers Year 6 are preparing for their SATs. 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Will we have a new Class Champion in July?? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524885647-MR42S1XGPFWGQD3VAGT0/IMG_4890.JPG News - We are the champions!! - Year 3 TT Rockstars Champions Well done Year 3, who have started using TT Rockstars this term https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524889662-DUDXFI7KKZCT5QL0T4RS/IMG_4891.JPG News - We are the champions!! - Year 4 TT Rockstars Heroes Your studio speed is outstanding!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524890000-7PP295ZDYS77D1V06LS7/IMG_4892.JPG News - We are the champions!! - Year 5 champions Well done. Your studio speed is less than 1 second. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524893109-RDUPMDSYWH5VX0PT4YOI/IMG_4893.JPG News - We are the champions!! - Year 6 Rockstars Well done year 6 and good luck in the SATs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1682524895865-S74KZD73KBNTC4IEVJ9X/IMG_4894.JPG News - We are the champions!! - 4IW = Double Champions. Well done 4IW. 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A Capella at Royal Naval College https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/good-tidings-from-the-north-pole monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1670594860081-134F1KO82DV5V01Z4X35/RJA.JPG News - Good tidings from the North Pole… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1670594871877-93XB0DI2MMKECYJQASTZ/Nursery+PM4.JPG News - Good tidings from the North Pole… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1670594890577-MCCZJB0ST23U3YU3QCPX/5DP.JPG News - Good tidings from the North Pole… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1670594902567-G4NAV0D6GVCU4P1D6J10/4MM2.JPG News - Good tidings from the North Pole… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1670594906897-9BDW9Y563BFPRR04G9XV/3JD.PNG News - Good tidings from the North Pole… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1670594916655-I1DH15M3LWMPYFKBBMS0/3DE.JPG News - 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Books for our voracious readers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1669415540451-NFNYZVAHN15BUF0CV4ED/IMG_4418.JPG News - Books for our voracious readers! https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/champions monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/4a5a2016-8d7c-440e-b5ed-974df0989d67/champs+1.JPG News - Champions - Here they come….. 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Even more spelling champions from year 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2b7017fc-8101-4478-81b6-4e2ce6344c7e/champs33.png News - Champions - Super spelling champions pouring out of Morden Mount …and year 3…… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1c4cd0c5-df41-4aa5-b4c9-16c796862f0a/champs44.png News - Champions - TTRockstars champions in year 4 These are the speed-setters in year 4 - amazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e77c3a8e-cfa2-4ab9-937a-6a2051d13fce/champs6.JPG News - Champions - TTRockstars timetable champions With an average speed of 0.66 seconds! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1b652303-6ff4-4d92-bcee-365434cb8bb8/champs+last.png News - Champions - Lifting the cup high! Congratulations to all our champions. We are proud of you all! https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/thank-you-kpmg-we-love-the-books monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/98566274-cb02-4078-ace9-aa6f6a5b1ad0/picture+for+donated+books.png News - Thank you KPMG for the books! - Can you spot the popular one ? One of the sets of books donated by KPMG, Layla, is a book about developing good friendships and surmounting difficulties as they come along our way, is currently very popular among our pupils. See their tables! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2a07292c-433b-4bea-a692-65ecd792d969/Donated+books+3.png News - Thank you KPMG for the books! - And another one! “A different sort of Normal” was also in the package of books we received from KPMG. It tells the story of a young girl diagnosed with autism. Her reflections were incredibly informative, yet heart-warming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/f9812900-b989-4a00-b2ae-5e05907913cd/donated+books.png News - Thank you KPMG for the books! - Takes pride of place! Some of our new books on display in the reading corners. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/going-on-leaves-hunt monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6e6827c3-c42f-478f-803e-f6f3cc3f1e88/autumn+nursery.jpg News - Going on leaves hunt! - Hunting for colourful autumn leaves. Listening to their conversation, it was amazing to see the development and use of language. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/experiencing-the-stone-age monthly 0.5 2022-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2e21f493-78c0-4568-97da-835c9a571cc7/october+news+1.jpg News - Experiencing Stone Age - A look into the past The children were able to make a spark using a fire stick and used this process to help build their own fires just like the Stone Age people would have done. It was very exciting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/336c6b52-7703-453f-99fc-6497282d3b17/october+news+2.jpg News - Experiencing Stone Age - Den making process When completing the den making task, the children had no instructions to operate from rather they had to think for themselves and find the best solution to creating a shelter using bamboo poles and sheets representing animal skins. Well done Year 3. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/early-maths-pictorial-and-concrete-mathematical-representations monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5cc971e0-6505-4548-8e9a-8d14065f109e/Capture+2.PNG News - Early mathematical representations - Laying a solid foundation Proven concrete - pictorial - abstract approach of introducing numbers in a tangible way is helping to build our children’s knowledge of maths . https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/taking-bold-steps-towards-reading monthly 0.5 2022-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e6891ba6-47c2-466a-9d4d-9d7e5d77c026/Capture+1.PNG News - Taking bold steps towards reading - “The more you read, the more things you know” We know that it is important for children to learn to read as quickly as reasonably possible, so they can move from learning to read to reading to learn, giving them access to the treasure house of reading. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/qo2glhb41bc3s0z5eplxb1wxoyiz2z monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5664e2b3-da4b-4bf3-afb2-b4978d877472/nursery+maths.PNG News - Concrete to abstract learning - Developing deeper understanding in mathematics. Children continue to gain a deep understanding following a Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) sequence when teaching maths topics. They start with real world, tangible representations, moving onto representing the problem using a pictorial diagram before then introducing the abstract algorithms and notation. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/broadening-our-science-experience monthly 0.5 2022-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7f0978c7-b708-4a08-8196-ae1a77446f19/science+ks2.jpg News - Broadening our science experience - Acquiring science capital from our school environment In UKS2, our scientists move around micro habitats around the school environment and thought about its suitability to the needs of the creatures living there. They recorded this by taking pictures and commenting on what they saw. Can you find an animal habitat by looking around you and why are these habitats suitable? https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/sfsvfvdn20nvqq76g5k59elrr1lmq1 monthly 0.5 2022-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/57263ee1-d5d4-4d2d-8f16-505d66810c3f/nursery+ict.PNG News - Programming to coding - Developing early programming skills Children in the nursery are exploring the use of BeeBot. The activities support children in learning computing skills and applying computational thinking. Using BeeBot will help children to engage in open-ended problems which require the use of predicting, modelling and later algorithms. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/body-percussion-from-nursery-pupils monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b4b3cc03-e140-4998-9499-3430104219f8/Nursery+June+2022.png News - Body percussion in Nursery - Make it stand out Walk ‘n’ pose game to the sound of music https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/whw79slldsv658uyjm0m6oy4vcd0ix monthly 0.5 2022-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/957ff5d4-0774-4e0a-987b-f7e3cf203afe/IMG_3240.JPG News - Transitions in gymnastics - Moving safely in a variety of ways EYFS will be continuing to learn fundamental movements and developing their ability to move in a variety of ways. They will also learn how to safely move over, under, through different balance and climbing equipment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/8ccb8b19-4544-4ee1-b817-87321bd49c38/IMG_3244.JPG News - Transitions in gymnastics - Exploring shapes and techniques in gymnastics This half term year 1 has been introduced to different ways of traveling across the floor and creating different shapes using their bodies. Children will learn how to do basic gymnastics shapes such as tuck, pike straddle and star with correct posture and technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/270bcf45-759d-47c4-b919-dcfa9d51d708/IMG_3241.JPG News - Transitions in gymnastics - Balances & counter balances in gymnastics This half term Year 3 will be learning about counter balances in gymnastics. Counter balances are where children are working with a partner to hold each other’s body weight in a balance. As well as their ability to balance, they will also use their communication skills with their partner in order to achieve. They will also learn how to transition between one balance and another safely whilst making their performance feel more professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/057e16ed-d5a4-4abe-be46-ff18d155fede/IMG_3245.JPG News - Transitions in gymnastics - Dynamics of movement Year 6 will be learning dynamic movements over apparatus, making sure that their hand placement on the equipment is strong and stable enough to allow us to generate enough power through our legs to clear the obstacle. Timing and technique are both very important for this and we spend time on this to make sure the children have a good depth of understanding. We will aim to teach a successful vault jump off the springboard. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/morden-mount-quaggys-carnival monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b1eb6156-1b58-4c86-86f8-55c7d0a9eb81/IMG_4660.jpeg News - MM@ Quaggy’s Carnival - Carnival day! Faces of Morden Mount at the Quaggy’s carnival today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5c0298a4-a412-4459-ba3e-4c1936b28993/Picture2.jpg News - MM@ Quaggy’s Carnival - Steel drummers! Getting ready for the parade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/dfd705f0-b382-452c-b1fa-f8975e9ec6b4/Picture5.jpg News - MM@ Quaggy’s Carnival - Adding colour to the carnival! Representing year 1 with a colourful carnival hat and smile! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/b39d5350-2da7-4b7e-8703-4c2e9e6617cf/IMG_4642.jpeg News - MM@ Quaggy’s Carnival - The Steel band Parade on the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/1dd59366-a89e-4816-a32e-6eefeefe5edc/IMG_4646.jpeg News - MM@ Quaggy’s Carnival - Can you spot the parade queen? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/37d4a45d-ca94-4a1f-96a5-9c4e608d452d/Picture4.jpg News - MM@ Quaggy’s Carnival Another face from Morden Mount rocking the carnival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/a7e5ce99-c754-4898-b67f-49667687c41d/IMG_4644.jpeg News - MM@ Quaggy’s Carnival - Flying the flag high for Morden Mount and the Quaggy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9f5cb536-03e5-4276-9486-594d9dbbb77b/Picture3.jpg News - MM@ Quaggy’s Carnival - More faces from Morden Mount Getting ready to fly the flag in celebration of our great community! https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/a-focus-on-mental-well-being monthly 0.5 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6ecc1359-60c0-4466-82e9-d4dda70914ac/EYFS+Spring+2022.jpeg News - A focus on Mental well-being - Feeling positive Children in the EYFS have experienced disruption to their first year of education. The teachers decided that the children needed support in coping with strong emotions. One way this was supported was through teaching the children how to understand their feelings after calming techniques such as rainbow breathing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d20a07d7-c59f-4283-9955-7159770bd0c1/Y2+Spring+2022.JPG News - A focus on Mental well-being - Using our calming techniques Year 2 used breathing techniques to calm themselves down on the playground or when they felt overwhelmed and upset. They used mindfulness in the afternoons when they felt that they needed a little break for their brains. Three to five-minute exercises helped them to concentrate with their late afternoon learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ca0ad73d-a06e-4457-b8b7-cef26d53d303/Y3+Spring+2022.JPG News - A focus on Mental well-being - “Growing together” Year 3 used the theme of ‘growing together’ in children’s Mental Health week to explore ideas about how we can grow emotionally. The children read stories about coping with worries and had discussions on what good mental health is and how they can support themselves and each other. They wrote down thought prompts after reflecting on different strategies to cope with adversity.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/cdbb1446-2b11-47d9-9b29-3fe211feab6f/Y5+Spring+2022.jpeg News - A focus on Mental well-being - Positive approaches to mental well being Year 5 used the head space app every afternoon and the children have talked about how it helps them focus after the lunch break and how much calmer they feel. They have also started doing it before their big writes and plan to extend it to combat nerves before assessments. For mental health week, they discussed how this, along with mindfulness activities such as doodling and use of journals can help manage difficult emotions. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/parents-engagement-day monthly 0.5 2022-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/883f7be1-90b6-4ebf-b38d-8e1d69358341/472AE590-6797-4EE8-9116-2DC32850ED6A.jpg News - Parents’ Engagement day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/putting-e-safety-in-perspective monthly 0.5 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ee206fd8-a352-4ad1-aba8-eae7c5710539/Reception+-+digiduck+and+magic+castle+%28game%29.JPG News - Putting E-Safety in perspective - Sharing online experiences with our parents The Reception pupils read a story about Digi Duck exploring a video game in the castle. The pupils answered questions about messages on the screen and the importance of always using the tablet with their parents. They agreed to seek the attention of heir parents always when something unusual appears on the tablet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/2b5accad-0c89-42e9-a620-4dfa9cbaf2b8/Year+1+-+interent+safety+how+i+look+in+the+game+-+Copy.JPG News - Putting E-Safety in perspective - Keeping personal information safe online Year 1 was reading a story about Digi Duck trying to find information on the web. They focused on the positive uses of the internet. They learnt that if they see something that upsets them or they don’t understand it, they need to show it to their parents. Children then draw themselves in a video game. Year 2 was focusing on how to stay safe on the internet with the help of Digi Duck. Through the story, we discussed the importance of keeping personal information for ourselves and the importance of not sharing passwords. Later we used the information to create a poster in Book creator of how to use the internet safely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/40bdc5a1-0345-437b-a5e1-60e9ad5ff4ff/E-safetyy34.JPG News - Putting E-Safety in perspective - BE SMART: Steps to staying safe online Year 3 and 4 used Internet Safety Day, along with Mental Health Week to talk about how to be safe online and how to treat others. Year 3 covered SMART and how to stay safe online, including what they should do if they ever find information that worries them. Year 4 learnt all about how to use a search engine and what information they could gather, being critical of the source of their information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/ab090dc0-25c1-4979-a74e-e4cfd3ab4fc1/Digital+footprints.PNG News - Putting E-Safety in perspective - Lessons on creating positive digital trail Year 5 and 6 took the opportunity on Internet safety day to learn what leaving a “digital footprint” means. The children were made aware that everything they say and do online is recorded. 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The children sewed stuffed dolls inspired by her toy chimpanzee, Jubilee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/49bde04a-4199-431c-8e07-72f74a94db8b/DT+KS2+YR5+SP2.jpeg News - Reflections from inventions - The design and building of a Viking longboat Year 5 children are making a model of a Viking longboat, taking into account the features they used for steering, speed, water resistance and power. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/contrasting-human-and-physical-geography monthly 0.5 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6e0fb688-d69d-4419-b18b-08af6b1ce96b/pic+1.png News - Human and physical geography - Exploring the Geographical features of countries Reception has been learning about leaders in science who happen to be female. One of the women they learnt about is Amelia Earhart, who set many world records for flying. The children in reception learned about all the different countries she visited and the different types of animals and geographic features she would have come across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/defc8a5f-5146-433d-9d67-dc2f7ce295bc/pic2.jpg News - Human and physical geography - If I were a Masai……contrasting school experiences Year 2 children have been comparing life in Kenya to their own lives in London. Through the book If I Were a Masai, the children contrasted their own school experiences with those of a child in a little village in Kenya. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/3319cc5c-5411-40d9-9076-0e356da57be5/pic+3.png News - Human and physical geography - Contrasting climate: London and the rainforest Year 3 children have been comparing London to life in the Amazon. We have learned about why some people choose to live in the Amazon and out of major cities, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of both the city and the rainforest. Here, year 3 pupils have compared the climate of London with Manaus, a city deep in the Amazon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/78818be1-1e75-49f7-a885-e61634b9f516/pic+4.png News - Human and physical geography - Contrasting cultural & religious practices in Europe. Year 5 has been learning all about the Tudors. Henry VIII famously had six wives, and two were born in other European countries. Year 5 discussed the cultural and religious differences and similarities between Henry VIII’s wives based on where they were born. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/causes-and-effect-in-history monthly 0.5 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/caa92827-5bac-47d9-ad18-9181e3431c96/IMG_4165%5B1%5D.JPG News - Causes and Effect in history - Exploring past and present in our families The Nursery children have been talking about themselves and the people they live with. They have drawn pictures of their families and spoke about who is the oldest and who is the youngest. They talk about who was born first. These discussions allow the children to think about age and how we grow older. They are the foundations of understanding time, past and present. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/6de46e0e-ed92-4b5c-a7c1-6a3417c0e129/IMG_4158%5B1%5D.JPG News - Causes and Effect in history - Changes that impacted the future Year 2 has been learning all about the Great Fire of London. They have linked their learning to science, exploring materials and fuels. They have looked at the weather and discussed wind direction. They have built 3D houses in Design Technology, and assembled them together. This has helped them begin to understand the many factors that enabled the fire to take hold. They will go on to explore how this information impacted future building of homes in the Capital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/d9afb24e-0cd8-4703-af2d-b149511abf2b/IMG_4162%5B1%5D.JPG News - Causes and Effect in history - Olympics: from Ancient Greek to now Year 4 has been studying Ancient Greek. They have been researching homes, studied mythology and written their own stories. The children have been discussing how the Ancient Greeks have influenced our lives today, including Maths, Democracy and the Olympics. The children will be having their own ‘mock Olympics’ later in the term to discover how ancient sports differ from modern events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c5a48397-a196-4b58-8cba-015e98a1c366/IMG_4161%5B1%5D.JPG News - Causes and Effect in history - Leadership that forged new pathways in history Year 5 has been learning about the Tudors. They have been studying Shakespeare, and have used their new knowledge of language to enhance their production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Greenwich theatre. The children have learned about Henry VIII's six wives. They are currently discovering how Henry VIII broke with the Roman Catholic Church so that Parliament could declare him head of the Church of England, allowing him to divorce and remarry. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/mathematics-curve monthly 0.5 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c078d92f-68fe-4c67-90de-cb0c22fc0366/EYFS+maths+crop.jpeg News - The Mental Mathematics Curve - Laying the foundation of number skills Children have gained a deep understanding of the numbers to 10, the relationships between them and the patterns within those numbers. They are able to use language and enthusiasm for maths is evident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/10df1e8d-b362-4ca6-8fa8-449f75bbc9f9/Maths+4.jpeg News - The Mental Mathematics Curve - Recalling number facts Children are developing a deep understanding of number and number relationships, and fluency in addition and subtraction facts. Mental maths starters have given them an opportunity to show how well they have learnt mental maths strategies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/c0dbbfe2-b767-4b2e-93ca-f8040f6ef1c5/Maths+3.jpeg News - The Mental Mathematics Curve - Consolidating Multiplication skills in 3 & 4 Children in Year 3 and 4 use mental maths starters to strengthen their skills in multiplication. They demonstrate their ability and resilience to learn through a variety of activities: through repetition, chanting and consolidation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/86f0ced5-b402-4025-8c34-308d41498abf/UKS2+Maths+1.jpeg News - The Mental Mathematics Curve - Multiplying & Dividing by multiples of 10 Children are developing their ability to recall number facts rapidly. This is clearly shown through a range of engaging activities. Children use these activities to recap learning and demonstrate their retention, speed and fluency in mental maths strategies and skills. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/science-experiments monthly 0.5 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/9265a35a-b6b3-4ec8-88b2-219e4d4188fe/Reception+-+Mentos+Coke+Experiment.jpeg News - Science Experiments - Reception pupils growing their Enquiry Skills Children in early years have been learning to ask questions about what they think will happen in an experiment - like what will happen if we add Mentos to soda? They have been having fun exploring investigations like ‘How can we build a paper tower?’ and using their verbal predictions to guess what will happen. Children are developing their enquiry skills by learning to use knowledge they have gained previously and apply it to a new situation - anticipating an event before it starts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/60af09b7-5c15-488a-967a-460277226a87/Year+2-+Predictions+about+your+body.JPG News - Science Experiments - Year 2 pupils are using prior knowledge to make predictions In Year 2, children have been thinking about their bodies and how they might respond to exercise - they’ve made predictions based on their prior knowledge of exercise and their own experiences, and then reflected on what happened. This helps children to develop a more scientific view of the world around them - what guesses can they make, based on what they already know? How can they make a better prediction? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/79c01213-cbc6-4ee3-bc9b-1abab00bb442/Year+3+-+Predictions+for+skeletons.jpg News - Science Experiments - Year 3 pupils using skeletons to predict animal groups In Year 3, children examined different skeletons and used their prior knowledge to make predictions about what animal they think it might have belonged to. They looked for patterns in the skeletons - lengths of bones, arrangements and how they moved - and made an initial prediction based on their observations. Later, children were given images that could match the animals - they used their own experiences with these animals to relate them to the images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e056fa37-fffc-4186-8f70-397f085221fc/Year+6+-+LBQ+predictions+for+an+experiment.jpg News - Science Experiments - Year 6 Pupils are using prior knowledge to plan experiments In Year 6, children have begun to plan their own experiments based around their predictions. In this image, they use LBQ to help guide them through designing an experiment - children must use their prior knowledge to help them pick an experiment to use, and then make predictions on what will happen so that they know what to look for. Once their experiment is designed and completed, they can make further predictions on what else they might want to investigate. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/telling-story-through-music monthly 0.5 2022-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/02c9c984-57fa-43ac-8718-7acefe2044f4/Photo+1.jpeg News - Telling Stories through Music - Reception Pupils celebrating the Chinese New Year: The Dragon Dance In their build up to their Chinese New Year performance, Reception practised dance moves to different pieces of Chinese music with different tempi. They moved slowly then quickly thinking about how it made them feel. They thought about how the music sounds like a dragon moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/901ad0a4-46a9-44bf-ac13-d3c8ee8bfa94/Photo+2.jpeg News - Telling Stories through Music - Year 2 Making the “Sounds of Fire” As part of the ‘Fire of London’ project, Year 2 listened to the sound of real wooden objects burning then tried to make a sound effect as close to wood burning as they could. They used a mixture of body percussion and sounds from objects in the classroom. They completed their performance by adding movement with red and orange scarves to look like flames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/46a1f8b2-2cc9-4eb0-a28b-bb3f587327aa/Photo+3.jpeg News - Telling Stories through Music - Year 3 Exploring Sounds of the Rainforest Year 3 have been learning about the Rainforest. They explored the natural sounds of the Rainforest and created their own sound effects using body percussion, varying the dynamics by following a conductor. They explored instruments of the rainforest such as rain sticks and wind chimes and talked about how these copy natural sounds. They were set a challenge to make their own wind chime at home and share via Showbie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/5091b33e-f1f0-4a65-ae30-67264d82f8a1/Photo+4.jpeg News - Telling Stories through Music - Year 5 using Sound effect to accentuate interpretation of Shakespeare. Year 5 took part in a Shakespeare production at Greenwich Theatre. They explored the use of sound effects and music to enhance their interpretation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Examples include a wind chime used as a motif each time that magic happened and a steady pulse on djembe drums announced the arrival of the fairies. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/celebrating-writing monthly 0.5 2022-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/46609b40-0cb7-4d28-9cdb-bdc002b9d014/Reception+Photo-ReadingSkills.png News - Celebrating Writing - Reception pupils using a story map Reception pupils loved reading the story Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne. They used a story map to sequence the different animals Handa met on her journey to her friend Akeyo’s house and the fruits each of the animals took! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/e920a630-8e9e-404d-91f2-d75992a03fc5/Year+1+Photo-ReadingSkills.png News - Celebrating Writing - Year 1’s List of items for a visit to the moon Our year 1 pupils enjoyed reading about a ‘Man on the Moon’ called Bob. 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They found out about a variety of female scientists who have made significant contributions to society, for example, Katherine Johnson. https://www.mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk/news/composition-in-art monthly 0.5 2022-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/83853013-9531-4ac6-bb90-e5f8e0f87cf1/nursery.jpg News - Composition in Art - Nursery Shopping Lists In Nursery the children drew a healthy shopping list for Little Riding Hood to take to her grandma to help make her feel better. They used real fruits to help them draw their pictures. We are really proud of our children for creating this beautiful piece of artwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc753616d82de27c44dd3a6/7af246ac-c86d-4a76-b1e8-9ca53270b9f3/y2.JPG News - Composition in Art Year 2 Architectural Pieces In Year 2 they have been focusing on improving their drawing skills. 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