Computing in Y3/4
This week, Holly Class have been learning about the history of the internet, inspired by the incredible work of Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web. After exploring how the web connects people across the globe, the children investigated and analysed websites linked to their own hobbies and interests. They then used their […]
Maths in Y3
Today in Maths, Year 3 took their learning outside as they used chalk to draw number lines and practise adding three-digit numbers to two-digit numbers. The children used fantastic mathematical language to explain their thinking and worked in a methodical way to solve each calculation. It was great to see them applying their skills confidently […]
Pride of Yorkshire Exhibition
Recently, Brinsworth Whitehill pupils had the exciting opportunity to visit the Pride of Yorkshire exhibition and see the fantastic collection of painted lions. Pride of Yorkshire is a charity campaign raising money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital, bringing communities together through creativity while supporting an incredibly important cause. The pupils enjoyed spotting all of the different […]
Macmillan Coffee Afternoon
A huge thank you to everyone who baked, donated and came along to support our Macmillan Coffee Afternoon at Brinsworth Whitehill! It was wonderful to see so many families and members of our school community getting involved, enjoying some delicious treats and helping us raise money for such an important cause. We are thrilled to […]
Painting Techniques in KS1
This week in Art, KS1 developed their painting techniques by mixing powder paint to create the correct colour and consistency. Pupils practised using thick, thin, straight and curved lines, before exploring tone and tint by adding black and white. Great work, everyone! #WeWorkHard
European Day of Languages
This week, Brinsworth Whitehill celebrated European Day of Languages! Pupils took part in a range of fun activities to learn more about the different countries, languages and cultures across Europe. They enjoyed colouring flags from European countries, completing worksheets and exploring maps to locate different countries and discover more about the continent. It was a […]
Y2 Into the Forest
To kick-start their new Literacy story, ‘Into the Forest’ by Anthony Browne, Year 2 headed outside to explore our very own school forest. The children used their senses to explore what they could hear, see, smell and touch, while discussing how the forest made them feel. They then generated a range of adjectives and nouns […]
The Bog Baby in KS1
This week, KS1 have begun exploring their new story, ‘The Bog Baby’ by Jeanne Willis. They started by looking at the features of non-fiction texts, discussing how information books are organised and how they help pupils find facts. They then put their detective skills to work, making predictions about their new book based on the […]
Cave Art in Y3/4
Last week, Holly Class stepped back in time to become prehistoric artists! To explore parietal (cave) art, the children used natural materials, just as early humans did. They experimented with rich soils, crushed berries and charcoal to create their own ancient masterpieces. It was a fantastic way to explore how early humans created art using […]
Rotherham Day
Last Friday, Brinsworth Whitehill pupils loved dressing in red to celebrate Rotherham Day! The children have taken part in a range of activities celebrating our local town, including creating posters, exploring maps of Rotherham and taking part in a fun run around the playground. It was been a brilliant day of celebrating our community and […]
