Year 2 had a fantastic time exploring all about science in our science day. The children were captivated from start to finish! We researched what a Marine Biologist was on the computers and found out some interesting facts! We also investigated what objects were magnetic. The children were so engaged with this and were amazed [...]
Today year 2 have visited Bolsterstone Church as part of our RE topic based on religious symbols. The children have loved exploring the church, finding different features and artefacts. The children also listened to Reverend Hilda explaining each feature and why they were important in a church. The children asked lots of questions and they [...]
To celebrate Easter, the children enjoyed a range of activities. These included wearing their Easter bonnets down the cat walk and posing for a photo. The children also brought decorated eggs to school which were judged in a competition. In the afternoon, we walked across to Deepcar St Johns and completed the egg [...]
Today, the children across KS1 had lots of fun exploring the story 'Traction Man' for World Book Day. We introduced them to the story and talked about the characters that we came across in the book. The children were fascinated with the character Traction Man and his fellow sidekick Scrubbing Brush. The children then designed [...]
Here is the amazing work that pupils did during Arts week. The topic was "North America" and I'm sure you'll agree they look fantastic!
Class 7 focused on the continent North America. They sketched a Statue of Liberty, looking at shading and line and they created the Grand Canyon using oil pastels. They look so effective! They also made a silhouette effect of some of the main cities and bridges of North America with a sunset background and they looked [...]
Children in Year 2 take part in a weekly "Active 15" lesson. This 15 minute lesson is where children can either walk, jog or run for 15 minutes. Alternatively children can take part in specific 1 minute exercises which are positioned around the playground and include exercises such as star jumps, toe taps, high knees etc. [...]
Children at Royd had a special visitor today. The children were delighted with their presents!!!
Year 1 and Year 2 children took part in the “Links Balance Challenge 2020” this week. Children completed 5 gymnastic balances at a level that suited their ability. When children completed these balances, they were judged on the following: 1. Execution - How well do you hold each balance, is each balance held for 5 [...]
Last academic year the school received the top Eco Award which is the “Green Award”. This week the children have completed the annual ‘Switch off Fortnight’ campaign. The children loved learning about saving energy and the importance of promoting wastage and reducing our use of fossil fuels to protect our planet. Over the past two weeks, Eco [...]
