As part of our ‘Jammin’ in Jamaica’ learning journey, the Year 6 children were tasked with creating a bespoke spice blend to use in our food technology lessons. Using ratios, and working as part of a team, the children blended fourteen different herbs and spices together to create a unique spice-rub. This was applied to […]
In DT lessons as part of our Aztec Learning Journey, the Year 6 children designed and created their own chocolate bar and packaging. Thinking carefully about the brand name, font, colour and slogan, the product was designed with the consumer in mind and made to appeal to the widest possible audience.
This week, our Year 6 pupils have been working with a member of staff from Forge School Sports Partnership to complete their young leader training. This knowledge was put to good use, supporting the Year 1 children in a number of active and engaging games. Values of patience, empathy, and determination were visible in abundance! […]
The Year 6s have been learning how Aztec artisans created mosaics using semi-precious stones, such as jade and turquoise. In our art lessons, we focused on the elements of space, colour and shape to create these stunning pieces:
Our Year 6 pupils have been exploring the Aztec civilisation as we start our first learning journey of the year. Drama, outdoor learning and story-telling have immersed us in this fascinating culture.
The Year 6 pupils and staff enjoyed three glorious days in sunny Stratford-upon-Avon last week. The children were a credit to the school, learnt lots about Shakespeare (and chocolate!) and made lots of happy memories.
4 of our fabulous mathematicians gave up their Sataurday morning to attend a Maths Conundrum at Westbourne School. The children completed against other Y5 and Y6 pupils from across Sheffield. Team work was essential, inaddition to a fluid and deep understanding of maths. The team were great ambassadors of Dore Primary School.
Having already won their two previous heats in style, the Year 6 athletics team came a very respectable fifth place in the city finals today. The children competed with grace and humility throughout the competition and to place in the top five primary schools in Sheffield is a massive achievement!
Our first learning journey in Year 6 is ‘Los ConquistaDORES’ and as part of our immersion into the Aztec culture, the year 6 pupils practised their fire-lighting skills to grill a portion of delicious corn-on-the-cob (an essential food for people in Mexico for thousands of years). They persevered through wind and rain, and showed a […]
The Dore Primary Bouldering Team recently competed in a qualifying session for the Sheffield Schools Bouldering Championship, at the Climbing Works in Sheffield. All the children had a great time and showed great determination and enthusiasm in scaling difficult climbing routes. Staff and pupils thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon session and we were fortunate to have […]
