Lighting up learning! (Y4)

In Year 4 we explored the history of the electric light bulb and discussed the importance of remembering everyone involved in an invention. In this case, the inventor everyone knows is Thomas Edison, but fewer people are aware of the importance of the work of Joseph Swan and even fewer of the work of Lewis […]

From classroom to centre stage!

Naomi’s class was given the exciting opportunity to take part in a workshop with Southwark Playhouse Project. Working in groups, the students wrote their own play scripts, which will later be performed in a theatre by professional actors.The workshop allowed the children to develop their creativity, teamwork and writing skills while learning about the process […]

Tombs, Tomatoes and Treasures (Y3)

This week Year 3 were learning about how the Ancient Egyptians prepared their rulers for burial. Once we talked about the steps needed to mummify a person, they got hands on and tried it out themselves. Unfortunately as we had no human volunteers they had to make do with tomatoes! The tomatoes have been hollowed […]

Sew much fun! (y1)

This term, Year 1 have been learning how to sew simple stitches to create a beautiful animal bunting display.We began by exploring different types of materials and fabrics. We practised our stitching skills carefully and learned how to use sewing equipment safely. Once we felt confident, we designed our own animal and planned the colours […]

Wild about Wildlife (y2)

On a beautiful hot spring day, Year 2 enjoyed an exciting trip to the Wildlife Centre in Dulwich for a gardening and nature-learning adventure. The children learned all about habitats, animals, flowers, and mini beasts that live both in and out of the water. They became nature detectives during mini beast hunts, searching carefully for […]

Terrific Tree Giants (Y1)

In year one we have started writing Animal Fact Files. To help us understand the features of a fact file we have been reading about Tree Giants. We used our imagination and the information from the Tree Giant Fact File to help us draw tree giants in groups. We enjoyed adding collage to create the […]

Mission Egypt!

Children at Michael Faraday were very surprised to come back after half term to an unexpected visitor… Dr Colorado Smith was in our hall, all the way from Egypt, with a very special mission for our school! Dr Smith is an Egyptologist and his team are busy in the Valley of the Kings trying to […]

Y6 celebrate in style!

On Monday this week, Year 6 enjoyed an exciting trip to the O2 for a fun-filled bowling experience as a reward for all of their hard work following SATs and throughout their final year at primary school. The children have worked tirelessly this year, showing incredible dedication, perseverance and resilience in all areas of their […]

Monsters, Myths and Mighty Writing! (Y4)

Year 4 have been working incredibly hard on their writing the past few weeks. We read and watched the legend of Beowulf, a hero of unmatched courage! We talked about the features of legends, and how they usually feature human protagonists facing legendary monsters or villains. We talked about tools we could use to create […]

Wind, wheels and wonderful engineering (Y5)

Year 5 had great fun in science this week becoming engineers for the day! Working in teams, the children designed and built wind-powered pulley systems to lift a paper cup. Through lots of testing, teamwork and problem-solving, they explored how levers, pulleys and simple machines help movement and make work easier. A fantastic hands-on lesson […]