Barn Owls
Years 2, 3 and 4
Class Teacher – Mrs M Syred
2024-25
Term 5
Term 4
This term, Barn Owls focused on a mix of science, geography, and design. In science, they continued to work scientifically, exploring how to make observations, test ideas, and draw conclusions, all during British Science Week. In geography, the class learned about rainforests, looking at their unique climates and the diverse animals that live there.
In design, they had the chance to create their own fabric-based designs in their Fabric of Nature project, experimenting with different materials and techniques. In music, they explored rehearsal and performance through songs linked to Easter, preparing for a special performance that we hope parents enjoyed at the church.
In computing, the children learned about events and actions in programming – specifically using the Scratch Program, building on their knowledge of how to create interactive designs and animations.
Term 3
Barn Owls have had a busy and fascinating term! In science, they studied magnets and forces, exploring how magnets attract and repel, and how forces act on different objects. In history, they delved into the Romans in Britain, discovering how the Romans changed Britain’s landscape, culture, and society. Their trip to Kent Life to meet Boudicca was an exciting end to the unit!
In design and technology, the class worked with textiles, learning how to cross-stitch and applique in their project to create Roman coin pouches. In music, they learned about pentatonic melodies and composed their own pieces, inspired by the music of the Chinese New Year.
In computing, they focused on programming, learning how to use sequencing to create music with code, developing their understanding of sequence in music.
Term 2
This term, Barn Owls have been busy with lots of engaging topics. In English, they enjoyed watching the Disney short Lava and wrote their own diary entries based on the film. They also studied Escape from Pompeii, learning about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and how it affected the people of Pompeii.
In science and geography, they studied rocks and physical geography, learning about the different types of rocks and how the Earth moves. They explored volcanoes and even simulated an eruption in class!
The children worked with sculpture and 3D art, using clay to create their own gingerbread house tiles and in music, they explored musical genres, focusing on jazz and its rhythms.
In computing, Barn Owls learned how to create digital documents through desktop publishing, developing their skills in formatting and presenting information clearly.
Term 1
Barn Owls have made a fantastic start to the year with lots of exciting learning! In English, they worked with the story The Magic Paintbrush, exploring creativity and imagination through writing and art. In science, they looked at everyday materials, identifying objects made from wood, plastic, and metal, and investigating their properties.
In history, the class discovered the Shang Dynasty, learning about this ancient civilisation and their remarkable achievements. They studied the significance of jade jewellery, the use of bronze ding vessels, and the fascinating oracle bones, which were used for divination and to communicate with ancestors.
In design and technology, the children worked on designing and constructing a chair for Baby Bear, learning about structures and what makes them strong and stable. They also developed their vocal skills in music, improving their singing techniques as part of their vocalising lessons.
In computing, they learned about how computers are connected in a network and how information travels through the internet.
2023-24
Term 4
Term 3
Term 2
Welcome to the termly overview for the Barn Owls class! This term has been an exciting journey through various subjects this year, and the countdown to Christmas.
In Geography, we delved into the four nations of the UK. The children enjoyed a themed day where they explored the flags, found out about famous football teams and the cities they come from, developed out map and atlas skills and tasted famous foods from the different nations. This hands-on approach truly brought the learning to life.
Our journey in Understanding Beliefs, Worldviews has led us to an in-depth study of Judaism. The children discovered the beliefs, traditions and rituals of the Jewish faith, fostering a deeper understanding of different cultures and beliefs.
In English, we immersed ourselves in the world of the author, Anthony Browne. The children not only explored a large range of his books, but also had the opportunity to retell one of his stories, ‘Into the Forest’, in their own words. This encouraged creativity and honed their writing skills, allowing them to express their own unique perspectives. Their wonderful writing is on display in the classroom.
It has been a term filled with exploration, creativity, and immersive learning experiences. We are incredibly proud of the progress and enthusiasm the Barn Owls have shown.
Term 1
Welcome to Barn Owls, the 2/3/4 class at Ulcombe Primary. In term one, our class delved into the fascinating world of the Stone Age, enabling children to explore and understand this mesmerizing era.
Throughout the term, we engaged in a range of hands-on activities that brought the Stone Age to life. From creating model Stone Age houses to experimenting with our own cave art, our young historians developed a deep appreciation for the ingenuity and creativity of our ancient ancestors.
In our science lessons, we explored the concept of light. Our young scientists took part in captivating experiments and even put on a fantastic shadow puppet show, demonstrating their understanding of how light can be manipulated to create mesmerizing visual effects.
Beyond history and science, we also embraced the opportunity to expand our horizons in foreign languages. In our French lessons, we enthusiastically learned numbers, colours, and basic conversational skills, immersing ourselves in the rich tapestry of the French language and culture.
Join us on this incredible educational journey, as we continue to inspire and ignite the minds of our young learners. Together, let’s explore, discover, and embrace the wonders of the world around us.
2022-23
Term 6
Maths
We started term 6 with lots of practical learning about measurement. We have been comparing mass and using scales to measure mass using grams. Then we moved onto capacity and measured objects using ml. Our year 4s have been looking at money and converting between pounds and pence.
English
In English, we have been looking at a story called ‘The Great Kapok Tree” by Lynne Cherry. Before we even saw the front over, we listened to sound effects and drew what we thought the seeting would be. Since we started reading the book, we’ve started researching the animals that live in the rainforest, and deforestation.
Geography
In geography, we are learning about Tropical Rainforests, we have talked about the climate in these habitats as well as the location of them in the world. We made a model of the four layers of the rainforest and labelled them. Later this term, we will go to Wingham Wildlife Park to learn more!
Art
We are looking at arts and craft this term and having a whole day where we design and make. Keep an eye out for an update once we have done this!
Term 5
Term 5 is a busy term for Barn Owls as we take part in the year 2 SATs and get ready for the year 4 MTC. But we still have fun!
Maths
We’ve looked at a range of topics in maths including position, decimals and fractions. We love active learning in all subjects, but especially maths!
Science
This term, we have been learning about plants. We planted some seeds and when they germinate we will move them to our peace garden. We are also experimenting to see what plants need to grow well, and tested the hypothesis – Do big fruits have big seeds?
Understanding Beliefs
This term, we had a whole day looking at festivals in different faiths and non-faith, including Skih, Hindu Dharma, Judaism, Christianity and Humanism. We tried a range of traditional foods, and made posters showing what we had learned!
