Well done to Shlok for coming 2nd in the Lincolnshire Schools Poetry competition. We are very proud of you and very impressed by your poem.
Congratulations
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Class 4 – DT
Today, our Year 6 students continued their exciting journey into the world of engineering by creating more cam prototypes. Building on their previous understanding of what a cam does and how different shapes affect movement, this session focused on enhancing their learning with a hands-on kit.
By using the kit, students were able to see first-hand how the movement of a cam can cause a follower to move. This practical experience is invaluable as it deepens their understanding of mechanical systems, which they will soon apply when assembling their own toys.
Understanding the intricate relationship between cams and followers gives students a glimpse into the world of engineering, encouraging them to think critically and creatively. This foundational knowledge not only supports their current project but also ignites curiosity about how everyday objects around them function.
Did you know that cams are used in various everyday items, from clocks to car engines? They play a vital role in converting rotational motion into linear motion, which is essential for many mechanical processes!
Stay tuned as our young engineers continue to explore and innovate!
Class 1 & 2 -The Festival of Lights
The children in Class 1 and Class 2 have been learning about Festivals of Light. They enjoyed acting out the story of Rama and Sita and learning about how Diwali is celebrated. They used clay to make their own diva lamps and coloured rice and sand to create beautiful Rangoli patterns.
This week they enjoyed learning about how Hanukkah is celebrated. A Menorah was lit in the classroom as they played the dreidel game – the children were very good at sharing!
Snow day at School
The children had great fun in the snow this morning! Snowmen of all shapes and sizes have appeared on the field and we hope we have time to complete them before the snow melts!
Children in Need Bake Sale
Class 1 have been busy baking cookies and cakes today ready to raise funds for Children in Need. They look delicious. Don’t forget to bring your donations for Children in Need tomorrow.
Multiplication
Today year 5 and 6 played a card game to reinforce multiplication strategies.
Remembrance Day
Yesterday, Class 1 learnt about Remembrance Day before making their own poppy to wear. Just before 11 o’clock they gathered around the flagpole with the rest of the school to lay poppy wreaths and observe 2 minutes silence and remember those who have fought and served their country in the past and those who are still serving now.
Design and Technology
Class 4 created prototypes for their moving toy design using a cam today.
ADHD Awareness Day
On the 31st October all the children took part in activities to raise awareness of ADHD. We imagined what is was like to walk in someone else’s shoes and how empathy is extremely important. The day was full of learning about how ADHD represents itself in others and how it can be different for everyone. We spoke about the idea of a ‘speedy brain’ a simplified version of how the ADHD brain functions in its own neurodiverse way and how this is often shown through the individual being inattentive and hyperactive. We used the analogy of an iceberg to show that these may be the things on the surface that are most noticeable but there is a lot more underneath that people with ADHD struggle with.
As a school we looked at how we are inclusive and how we could help those who were feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed. In the afternoon all the children took part in sensory circuits looking at alerting, organising and calming our bodies ready to learn – we spoke about how this could be a strategy that they might want to use with peers to help them. The children took part beautifully and it was lovely to see what empathetic and kind children there are at Dudley House School.
Bonfire night
The children in Class 1 and 2 have been learning about why some people celebrate bonfire night.
Class 1 children read bonfire night poems before writing their own simple poems and the children in Class 2 learnt all about the Gunpowder Plot. The children worked together to create colourful firework pictures using different techniques.
