Banyan's Maths Fluency Sessions
Published 16/12/20, by Dani Barrett
Afternoon maths fluency sessions: Making sense of numbers and processes
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Read MoreDulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen
Published 16/12/20, by Dani BarrettDulce et decorum est - it is sweet and fitting (to die for one's country)
An interpretation of Wilfred Owen's beautiful and tragic First World War poem by Banyan class.
Read MoreBanyan's Beautiful Watercolours
Published 16/10/20, by Dani BarrettBased on Charles Mackesy's beautiful, thought-provoking book 'The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse', take a look at the beautiful watercolour painting produced by Banyan class.
Read MoreThe Golden Age of Islam
Published 09/10/20, by Dani BarrettWelcome to 'The Golden Age of Islam' - Baghdad, circa 800AD - 1250AD
Read MoreMaths - Power Maths and Developing Fluency
Published 09/10/20, by Dani BarrettAutumn term focus for maths - place value, four operations, fractions and all things fluency-wise!
Read MoreEnglish - 1001 Arabian Nights
Published 09/10/20, by Dani BarrettThe Story of Ala al-Din
Have you heard of Disney's version of this historical story - you know, Aladdin and His Magic Lamp?
Well, Ala al-Din and Aladdin are, in fact, the same person - and no, I didn't know that Aladdin's name was originally Ala al-Din either!
'The Story of Ala al-Din' is part of a collection of mythical stories, set in the Middle East during the 'Golden Age of Islam', called 1001 Arabian Nights. It is a warning tale told by Scheherazade, our quick-minded, imaginative main character and wonderful story-teller of 1001 magical tales.
It sounds great - 1001 exciting stories... But scratch beneath the surface and you will find deceit, greed, laziness, ignorance, bribery, corruption, heart-break, death, destruction and a fight for survival!
So that's what Banyan class are studying in English throughout the autumn term!