Joined February 2021
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The year 4s enjoyed linking their knowledge from history on the Ancient Greeks to art! The year 4s explored Greek vases and completed their front cover for the topic! #TheGatesArt
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To celebrate #NationalNumeracyDay, we explored where numbers are used and seen within our community.πŸ”’ We then worked in teams to design and build a community skate park, using special offers and budgeting skills to get the best value for money! πŸ›ΉπŸ’· #TheGatesMaths @Nat_Numeracy
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We have loved learning about the Olympics in our Ancient Greece topic! πŸ›οΈπŸ… Last week, we used primary sources to learn about the Olympics and this week we conducted our own research into the modern Olympics to compare how the games have changed over time. πŸ“šβœ¨ #TheGatesHistory
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This week at Commando Joe’s, we continued to work as gladiators! πŸ›‘οΈ In teams, we retrieved food supplies to gain the energy needed to survive our missions. Through these challenges, we developed resilience, positivity, and perseverance. πŸ’ͺ #TheGatesCommandoJoes
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We’re loving our Mamma Mia unit! We continued to learn and sing different sections of the song and even began to play on the glockenspiels. The improvisation part was definitely our favourite. 🎀🎡 #TheGatesMusic
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In Reading this week, we learned about David Attenborough ahead of his 100th birthday. We learned lots of facts and plotted them on a timeline. #TheGatesReading
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This week, in our Commando Joes Session, we learnt how to work as a team and build resilience to escape gladiator school. We had so much fun! #TheGatesCommandoJoes
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In Year 4 DT, we experimented with making series and parallel circuits whilst also creating two different switches. At the end of the lesson, we evaluated which which would be the best for the night lamps we’re making. #TheGatesDT
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In Y4 Music we kicked off our new unit, β€œMamma Mia”! 🎢 We loved learning about ABBA and listening to and appraising a range of their songs. To finish, we explored finding the pulse of the song and started learning verses 1 & 2! #TheGatesMusic
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We continued to explore our topic of Ancient Greece in History today. We learnt about the three different periods: archaic, classic and hellenistic and sorted significant events into these periods. #TheGatesHistory
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This week, in our Commando Joes Session, we learnt how to move together as an organised unit. Through this mission, we learnt how essential teamwork is to working in perfect harmony. #TheGatesCommandoJoes
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Today in our PSHE lesson, we explored how journaling can support mental health and well-being. Taking time to reflect, process thoughts, and express feelings can make a real difference πŸ’­πŸ““
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In Science this week, we explored different electrical components used in circuits. We learned how to draw circuit diagrams before working in pairs to investigate and build our own. #TheGatesScience
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Like true gladiators in the arena, our children showed resilience, courage and self-awareness in their first Commando Joe’s session this term. Led by our corporals, they battled through an assault course with determination ready to rise to any challenge!
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Doves had a super afternoon today with a Lancashire cricket coach. We first practiced our bowling and then our batting skills through some drills. We then put this all together with some matches at the end! πŸβ˜€οΈπŸ•ŠοΈ
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In @CommandoJoes this week, we were tasked with the mission of relaying messages. We worked in teams to ensure the correct message was replicated and passed on. This task required lots of teamwork and effective communication! #TheGatesCommandoJoes
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Our Mini-Police team were out in action yesterday on Chorley Road, supporting a speed deterrent operation alongside local officers! Every member had a chance to use the police speed gun, explore the speed van and even meet some special visitors! #roadsafety @gmpolice #MiniPolice
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Lots of fantastic climbing throughout the day! Some of us challenged ourselves to reach the platform at the top and JUMP OFF - wow!!! πŸŽ‰ #TheGatesSMSC @GatesSwallows @GatesWoodpecker
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We demonstrated lots of resilience and teamwork in our problem solving session! πŸ‘­ #TheGatesSMSC @GatesSwallows
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Some of us had the opportunity to practise our archery skills! We even had a competition to see who could score the most points! 🏹 #TheGatesSMSC @GatesSwallows
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