Mathematics Curriculum Posts
Shopping with Granny (Money)
Year 6 children look at money skills.
Young Apprentice 2016
Key Stage 2 has held a Young Apprentice competition over two days this week. The children were given a set amount of money, they sourced their products, priced, marketed and sold them to each other. [...]
Super Science and Mega Maths Morning
On Monday morning the whole school took part in a Science and Maths event. Among many other activities the children enjoyed making volcanoes and having a go at some maths quizzes.
Maths Curriculum Resource
Dear Parents Many of you often ask us for advice as to how to help your children with their school work when they’re at home. We’re so pleased that you have all supported our push [...]
Maths Passport at home
We have produced a short film to highlight our new Maths Passport project. Our children have recently been given a personalised Maths Passport each! These will, we hope, help to promote an excellent knowledge of [...]
The Young Apprentice (Yr5/6)
Over the last couple of weeks, Y5/6 children have been working in groups, preparing for out Young Apprentice Competition! Every group was given £10 to spend. The children ordered their stock from school catalogues, buying [...]
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