This week the children have been learning all about 3D shapes.
The children have learnt a 3D shape song and used the large shapes to create models. We have also explored everyday 3D shapes in our environment. 
Year 5 science experiments
Year 5 have just started a new topic- Alchemy Island. Over the next half term, we will be investigating the world of alchemy, discovering gold and changing materials. We began this week by learning about solutions. We carried out an investigation to discover which materials were soluble and which were insoluble. We made predictions and observed the changes when we added the substance to the water. There were some surprises.
Into faith week.
This week Year 2 completed their Into faith week and we were learning all about Islam. They children are very knowledgeable and know lots of interesting information about Parent’s workshop where we shared information about Mecca, the holy city in Saudi Arabia.
During the workshop, the children and their parents got crafty by making their own version of the Ka’ba, which is the holy building in the centre of Mecca. Many Muslims believe this is the birthplace of the prophet Muhammed.
Here are our fantastic versions… 
Year 6 World Cup
Today, Year 6 took part in a inter-school competition at The Hub, in Perry Barr. It was a great morning of football and all the St Clement’s teams played well. Unfortunately, we didn’t make the finals but we had a very enjoyable morning. Man of the match was Tyler Billingham-Roberts , who was outstanding in defence and Ali Abubakr made some exceptional saves.
Busy bees in Nursery!
Every week in Nursery the children do such a wide variety of activities. Here is just a selection of some of things we have done this week.
Drawing, name writing, number work, hunting for insects, learning to ride a balance bike, watering the plants, learning to write our names and completing puzzles.
No wonder we are all so tired this week!
Forest School
This week the Year 4 children were determined to make a rope swing. I supported them to find a suitable branch. They then worked together to get the rope over the branch. This involved a lot of perseverance and team work 🙂 They really enjoyed using the swing once they had finally completed it.
The Year 5 children were busy doing a variety of activities.
Some children used the loppers and the bow saw to cut down and trim some of the willow branches ready to use them for den building.
Some children used the peelers to whittle sticks and then decorated them.
Some children had a go at using the flint and steel strikers.
St. Clement’s Stay and Play
Another great week at Stay and Play!
This week the children and adults showed a lot of interest in the ribbon twirling equipment – even Mr Burton. Trikes and bikes again were enjoyed by the children and gave them the opportunity to continue to develop their gross motor skills. We would like to thank all the families who continue to attend Stay and Play on a regular basis. You have made it what it is – a fun, engaging, welcoming, happy, educational time.
Year 4 – Trip to Dudley Zoo
On Thursday 7th June, Year 4 visited Dudley Zoo. We learnt about the different animals such as tiger, lions, monkeys, snakes and seals. Before lunch, we listened to a talk all about birds of prey. The zookeeper made us all sit on the floor and the bird of prey flew over our heads! After lunch, we visited the bats inside the dark, mysterious castle. We ending the day by playing in the huge sandpit, or rolling down the hill. We all had a fantastic day and we have learnt lots of new facts about different animals their habitats and their diet.
Learning all about Rivers in Year 3
Year 3 have started our new topic ‘Flow’ and will be learning all about rivers this term. We began the week by learning Valerie Bloom’s poem ‘The River’ and listening to this song about the journey of the river:
In literacy we been learning about poetic devices, such as rhyme, alliteration, repetition, similes and metaphors. We then created our own poems about rivers. We worked collaboratively with partners to plan and write our river poems. Then we performed and gave each other feedback.
Here are some poems written by Year 3 children:
Jigsaw – Year 4
Changing me
Shared ‘The jigsaw charter’ with the children to reinforce how we work together.
Calm me
At the beginning of every jigsaw lesson we help our minds calm down so that we are ready to learn.
I showed the children a picture of myself as a child with my parents and asked the children to pick out any physical characteristics I may have been given by one of my parents, e.g. blue eyes, brown hair. I described one of my parents and shared with the children some of the characteristics I have recieived from them, e.g. love of animals, patience, etc