Art

I like art because you can express how you feel and what has happened to you in life like a book chapter or just the full book. Art can come in many forms, e.g. anger,sadness,envy, anxiety, happiness/excitement.

Even if art is beautiful or not people will always put their opinions or pressure on the artist or art itself (like making rude or nice comments on the art/drawing) and it ruins the joy of drawing and painting because some people won't like it and exaggerate about how much they ‘hate’ it and it makes the artist feel guilty in a way like they’re not good at drawing and they need to change the way they draw.

But some artists take it as encouragement, which is great for them since giving up is the bad and ugly part, and it can also change the way people see art think of a cloud , some people will see it as a heart and some will see it as a broken heart because art can change some people like the morals of things.

Morals are really important because it shows people how they feel inside but not on the outside.

Aidrianna, Year 6.

All about horses.

 Introduction:

In this blog you will read facts, information on equestrian equipment and yard rules about working with and riding horses. I hope you enjoy reading my blog entry and maybe learn a thing or two, especially if you are thinking about doing something around the beautiful species of horses.

Facts:

First of all, I will explain some top facts that I have learnt throughout my period of being around horses. My first fact is that you HAVE to pay great attention to any staff on the yard as you might not know what a horse's personality is and it could be dangerous, which none of us want. Another fact is that the greatest height of a PONY is 14.2 hands high [58 inches, 147 cm] and a HORSE is anything above that. Fact three is that you shouldn't  go into places if you don't know what it is or haven't been asked to go into it. If you have a fall make sure to get a new helmet as the other one could be damaged.

Equestrian equipment:

If you are interested in horse riding you should read this, as this is about the equipment we ask you to wear around the yard and when riding. This is in case you have a fall to protect yourself from getting badly hurt. First of all, the most important piece of equipment is a HORSE RIDING HELMET and it can't be any other as this helmet is made out of special materials that protect the head.The next one is riding boots / wellies or ankle boots. No shoes or trainers can be worn or you wouldn't be allowed to ride. Next are gloves. Now you don't have to wear these but they are reccomended as it will protect the hands if a horse decides to pull hard on the reins, and it helps the grip. Another final one is a body protecter. Again this is recommended but is optional. It  will do what its name says so it is better to wear one.

Yard rules :    

1.Firstly, don't run in the yard as you could trip and scare horses.

2.Secondly, don't walk behind any horse as it could kick or spook at any time.

3.Thirdly, when grooming / brushing a horse if you're doing it to the tail, stand to the side as they might kick out and you never know when.

4.Rule number four, don't shout as horses have very sensitive hearing.

5.Number five, don't do things by yourself without permission. For example, don't feed without permission or being asked to do so.

6.Finally, always check a girth before mounting as the saddle may slip.

I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog and maybe you have learnt a thing or two. Possibly you could join this friendly sport as it is good for making friends and keeps you fit and healthy.

Thanks for reading.

Sam, year 6

Isaac Newton And His Discoveries

Argued by some to be the greatest scientist to ever live, Newton shaped our understanding of how the natural functions and more. He gave us his three laws of motion that would go on to be the foundation of classical mechanics which describes the motion of Macroscopic Objects such as projectiles and planets. He then went on to answer the big question, which is, “Why don’t we float away from the earth?” The legend is that an apple fell on Newton’s head and he discovered the forces of gravity.

Isaac Newton’s Rainbow Theory

In 1666, Isaac Newton was the first person to discover that white could be split into 7 different colours. He cut a pinhole into his window shade and let in sunlight which showed up on his wall as a round illuminated area.  Refracted by a prism, it turned into an oblong area with a rainbow of colours. He was then able to obtain a beam of light with a pure colour.

Famous Gravity Theory

One of the reasons Isaac Newton is well known, is because of his gravity discovery. As legend has it, In the 1660’s Newton was sitting under a tree in his mothers garden. Suddenly an apple fell onto the ground next to him. He then picked up the apple and thought, “Why didn’t the apple fall up or go sideways?” That was when he discovered gravity. In the first law, an object will not change its motion unless a force acts on it. In the second law, the force on an object is equal to its mass times its acceleration. In the third law, when two objects interact, they apply forces to each other of equal magnitude and opposite direction.

Grace, Year 6

What is coming up in the holidays?

 It is the first of October where in exactly 30 days, shops will throw out all Halloween decorations and songs like Jingle Bells, Last Christmas and All I Want For Christmas will be blaring out of the speakers at full volume. 

Panic buying will be on the rise and people will start making videos where they are showing something being unboxed which costs £1 and they offer a 50% off deal.  Four days after Boxing Day, shops will finally stop playing Christmas music and play Ed Sheran, Journey, Adele and other ‘normal’ songs.

Nate, Year 6.

Lifecycle of a ladybug.

The lifecycle of a ladybug is in 6 stages. 

Firstly, The eggs are laid in an appropriate location on a leaf or the side of a tree.

Next, They hatch into a small insect called the 1st Instar. 

After that, They become bigger and become a 2nd Instar.

Next, They grow again and become bigger, they are now the 3rd Instar.

Later, they grow for nearly the last time, they are now… The 4th Instar.

Then, they turn into pupae and fold up in a safe location.

Finally,They emerge from their pupa and become a fully grown adult ladybug!

Jacob, Year 6

Schooling or homeschooling?

As part of our English lessons, we have been reading the book Skellig, by David Almond. One of the characters is homeschooled and we debated the advantages and disadvantages of both types of education - Schooling and Homescholing. Here is one pupil's thoughts.

Homeschooling - Disadvantages

It is vital that your child learns how to socialise and interact with other children. It is also important that they learn to stick up for themself. If your child doesn’t have any friends they might start to feel lonely and isolated. 

However, socialising isn’t the only important thing. Since your child will always be at home, you will need to hire a babysitter and if you’re busy and not up to teaching your child yourself, you will also need to hire a tutor. Homeschooling can absorb a substantial amount of the parent’s time. 

Financial restrictions may also be a problem. In order for one person to remain home as a teacher, a parent may have to give up their job, reducing the family income. Books and other resources might be expensive and the family might not have enough money to pay for everything. Parents may have misconceptions or misunderstandings about a certain subject and pass it on to their children. 

Homeschooling - Advantages

You have control of curriculum. Depending upon the state, you can decide the subjects upon which your child can focus and how long the child spends studying that subject is up to your judgment and your child’s capability.

You can also control your child’s diet. There won’t be any cafeteria food or switching food when children are not supposed to do so. 

You do not have to worry about social pressure and bullying won’t be an issue. Lessons can start whenever you and your child feel like it. You can study wherever and whenever you want and alter the timetables accordingly.

Schooling - Disadvantages

Your child might get bullied, causing them to have low self-esteem and confidence. Peer pressure might be an issue. Long lessons might not fit some children, causing them to lose interest and concentration. School uniforms might be uncomfortable and expensive, causing your child to itch and fidget.

Schooling - Advantages

Your child will be surrounded by children around their age and will probably make friends. Bullying might occur but they will learn to stick up for themself. They will have teachers to help them and friends to play with. Your child will learn how to share with others, they will have more empathy, they will slowly adjust to the environment and learn how to interact with others. 

Ada, Year 6

Sharing our knowledge of Tomato plants!

Megan shared what she knew about growing tomato plants with Rainbow class.

Megan's presentation 

These are the steps on how to grow your own tomatoes and have lots of delicious tomatoes by the end of the summer!

The first step is you need the seeds. You can get these from a garden center or supermarket such as Morrisons or Tesco. You can also get the seeds from the tomatoes themselves. All you have to do is get some tomatoes and take the seeds out of them and put them on a towel or a piece of kitchen roll. 

Secondly, you plant the seeds in a small pot or tub. To do this you need to fill the pot or tub to the top with soil/compost. Next, make a small hole in the soil/compost and place the seed/seeds in the hole and cover in more soil/compost. Lastly, you water them. These plants are grown between April and September. 

To keep them healthy and alive you need to put them outside in the day time and at night time put them into a greenhouse or on a windowsill on frosty and cold nights. In the summer, you can keep them outside at night too. Also, all year round you need to water them so they can drink and they won't die off. 

When they start to get bigger and start growing out the pot or tub you need to transfer them into a bigger pot or tub or even in the ground. 

If your plant is in the ground when it's cold you can get a large pop bottle and cut it in half and put it over. Why is this? This is because they need to be covered up or inside at night in the winter to prevent them from freezing and dying. 

After a while, your plant will begin to grow quite tall and will start to flop over and could possibly snap. To stop this from happening you need to put a cane in and tye a piece of string around the plant and the cane; a cane just looks like a really long stick. In this process, you also need to keep them well watered. 

In the process of this happening, the plant will start to flower and soon will start to get tomatoes on. There are lots of types of tomatoes such as golden, beef, cherry, red and more. 

Lastly, when you can see the tomatoes are fully ripe (this means the colour of the tomato on the picture or what they looked like depending on what seeds you used) you can pick them off and enjoy them!

I hope this inspired you to grow a tomato this year!