Fraction investigation
Year 6 have been working hard at their understanding of fractions, decimals and percentages. This task put that learning to the test with a great problem from the Nrich website. Have a look at the site for lots of ideas and activities that will really stretch your math's…
Guest Blogger - Mr Knapper
I used to have the tapes of Roald Dahl and listen to them repeatedly until they didn't work anymore! I think the variety and the strength of the characters Dahl created were the real draw to his books. They always seemed a bit mischievous - whether it was Danny and his father or George and his…
Beverley Naidoo
Author Visit Year 5 and 6 were lucky enough to enjoy an author visit from Beverley Naidoo, the author of the book 'Journey to Jo'burg', which is studied in Year 5. All children in Year 5 and 6 engaged so well with this book and all of the issues surrounding South Africa during apartheid. Beverley…
Fun Cross Country Run
We had a great morning at Whythenshawe Athletics Track taking part in a fun cross country run. The children from St. Francis were exhausted by the end of the event but loved every second.
Sienna even won a bronze medal for coming 3rd place in the girls category.
Well done Justin,…
Art and design with clay in Year 6
Year 6 designed and created Ancient Mayan deities (Gods) and Mayan structures, such as Chichen Itza, out of clay, which linked to their topic 'Hola Mexico!'
