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  • Chestnut 1's learning journey

    Viking Experience

    This week we had a Viking experience where we got to go to battle and fight like real Vikings. We learnt about the Viking gods and what they would have been like in battle. 
     


     

    Cracking Computing

    This week in computing we have been looking at how to crack codes and why creating strong passwords are important. We have also been looking at the history of computers and how Bletchley Park was crucial in the development of the computer.


    Measuring in Maths

    This week in maths we have been looking at measurements and converting between units. Some of us measured different objects and converted them to other units of measurement. 



    Magazine Features

    We looked at the different features of a magazine article to help us with our informal questions to Romeo in English.

    Our Christmas Carol Service

    This year we performed our carol service to our grown ups and even performed using our ukuleles. 
     


    Fun with Fractions in Maths

    This week in maths we have been looking at fractions and adding and subtracting them. We have been playing four in a row and snakes and ladders trying to beat our partners at adding and subtracting fractions!

     

    Science Experiments

    We have been looking at light in science and this week we were focusing on shadows and how the distance a light source is from an object impacts the size.

    Djembe Drumming

    We were very lucky that this week we had MAPAS in to do some Djembe drumming. The djembe drum is indigenous to West Africa which is the location we are looking at this term in history with the Ancient Kingdom of Benin.

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