Our project was based on two themes: fairy tales and global warming! We looked at different fairy tales, thinking about the characters and their emotions and looking at alternative perspectives to traditional fairy tales. We then looked at global warming looking at what it is and the impact of climate change on our society, particularly focusing on local issues. We learnt about how we can participate in projects to protect our environment, linking the two themes and each child wrote a ‘not so’ fairy tale about global warming issues. The pupils then voted on Sami’s to turn into a performance. It should be a fun, thought-provoking project which we are really looking forward to!

Teacher’s Reflections

“I feel that all the children were able to explain the basic concepts of climate change. They could explain why it happens and what it affects. The children were all able to think of different ways we can save the planet and help prevent climate change even further. The fairy tale side was a good way to incorporate climate change and enable the children to think of tricky issues in a fun way. The play as the exhibition was a good way for the children to present the information and to use their work. They enjoyed performing for their parents. I think climate change was a hard concept for the children to understand but an interesting and challenging issue for many of the students.”

– Stephanie Sungtong

“It was one of my favourite projects to date, as the children were really engaged in the whole project and became really interested in the climate change aspect of it, I saw a change in how they have started to behave ie turning off the lights when we leave a room, asking if items can be recylced etc. They loved making their own stories, and using the technique of Talk for Writing was a great way to support them in this.”

– Leah Wright

Students’ Reflections

“My favourite part was reading fairy tale stories” – Avi

“I learned about different types of fairy tales and adventure stories.” – Jonny

“I favourite part was rehearsing the play and then performing in the play.” – Poppy

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For the Spring term, the Year 8ʼs project will focus on electricity and electrical circuits through a science-focused project. This project is linked with our big question “How can I use past scientific inventions to shape my future?”In Robotics, students will be exploring coding and putting electrical units together to begin getting comfortable with a range of electrical circuits and how electricity runs through an object. In Science, we are exploring the world of electricity and how over time, our scientific knowledge has developed and the world of technology has advanced. We will dive into the history and progress of electrical advancements through a range of experiences and activities. As a class, we will begin our project with an electricity escape room where students will explore past inventions in fun and exciting ways. Throughout the term, we will participate in experiments, experiences such as the science museum, and creations. For their exhibition, Gevurah will be hosting their own science fair where they will display the scientific inventions they have created. We are so excited to begin exploring the fascinating world of electricity!

Teacher’s Reflections

“One of the most rewarding aspects of the project was the high level of student interest and engagement. Students were genuinely excited about the hands-on nature of the project, which allowed them to explore their creativity fully. They enjoyed the opportunity to design and create using various technologies, including the 3D printer and laser cutter. This exposure to advanced tools not only heightened their enthusiasm but also provided them with practical skills that are increasingly relevant in today’s technology-driven world. One significant challenge was embedding the project within a cross-curricular framework. Instead of being integrated seamlessly across different subjects, the project was often taught in isolation during specific subjects, which limited its potential impact and the opportunity for interdisciplinary learning. Student behaviour affected both the input and output phases of the project. Behavioural difficulties sometimes disrupt the learning process, making it challenging to maintain a consistent and productive classroom environment. Students struggled with the critique portion of the project and found it difficult to engage in this process effectively.”

– Tianna Maciver

Students’ Reflections

“My favourite part of the project was the escape room” – Jack

“I learned about using the 3D Printer and laser cutter” – Ivy

“My favourite part of the project was the science fair” – Yitzi

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Over the Spring term, Keren looked at how we as a society have learned from our past. To zoom into this theme, we focused on the Black Death, comparing it to Covid-19, and what lessons we have learned from the past. Our English focus was persuasive writing and poetry; thus, we decided to use these skills to contribute to our “Horrible Histories” episode! We used our poetry skills to write our own rap battle between the black death and coronavirus, a rap which we were able to record a music video for at a professional studio. Then we used our knowledge of persuasive to create two adverts selling the cures to the black death and coronavirus, demonstrating the difference over the years. These all contributed to our episode and resulted in an amazing final product!

Teacher’s Reflections

“This Spring term, Keren embarked on a fascinating exploration of how society learns from historical events, focusing on the Black Death and its comparisons to the Covid-19 pandemic. This project allowed students to delve into historical analysis while honing their English skills, specifically in persuasive writing and poetry. The culmination of this project was the creation of a “Horrible Histories” episode, showcasing students’ creative and analytical talents. The final “Horrible Histories” episode was a testament to Keren’s hard work and creativity. Their contributions, from the rap battle to the persuasive adverts, played a significant role in the success of the project. The episode was not only informative but also entertaining, demonstrating a deep understanding of the subject matter and an ability to communicate it effectively to an audience. Keren’s work on this project was outstanding. They demonstrated a high level of engagement, skill development, and creativity, resulting in an impressive and impactful final product. Their ability to draw lessons from historical events and apply them to modern contexts, combined with their persuasive writing and poetry skills, made this project a significant success. Keren should be very proud of her achievements, and I look forward to seeing them continue to excel in future projects.”

- Aymane Hamidi

Students’ Reflections

“I really enjoyed my mindfulness workshop and I was really performing for everyone. I used my script and I really enjoyed playing my classmates games and having all the parents here.” – Moshe

“The rap was so much fun to do, especially the recording.” – Josh

“I learned a lot about the Black Death and persuasive techniques.” – Daisy

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This term Tamar and Chitah will be looking at space and how our personalities can be reflected within a personalised planet! Students will be creating their planets and will be writing adverts to persuade others to visit. In life skills, we will be exploring astronauts and what they need to survive in space and creating our very own space food. We will also be writing about influential people in Science and how their visions have influenced the world around us. We will also be exploring people in Science during our careers week and interviewing people in a range of different careers. Finally, we will be designing our very own animation all about space and our planets. Students will learn how to use editing software and animation software to make their ideas come to life and create their very own short pieces.

Teacher’s Reflections

“I really enjoyed this project with the Year 6s as it was very much something they were already interested in. I’m very lucky to have a mixture of students who are interested in either different forms of transport (rockets included!) or art – making this project something I knew they would love. They particularly enjoyed creating their stop-motion videos and learning how to reflect on them to make their work even better. They were able to develop their editing skills, design their own space-themed stories and create storyboards online. I really liked how the project became very technology-based and how the students were able to improve and develop new skills to create their final pieces. When doing the student reflection I spoke with one of the students and he suggested creating 3D planets on the 3D printers which I think would be an amazing addition to add next time. I also think if I was to do the project again it would be good to get the students to write their stories up so they could be published into a script/book.”

– Emily Bacon

Students’ Reflections

“My favourite part of the project going on trips” – Zac

“My favourite part was working on the iPad and making the models” – Bobby

“I enjoyed making the planets and the aliens for my movie” – JJ

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