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28/03/24

🌟 Exciting News! 📚 Some of our talented pupils at HPABG have showcased their incredible poetry skills in the Poetry by Heart competition, guided by our English lead Mrs. Amos! 🎭 Check out our Instagram for more amazing videos and performances. 🌈 pic.twitter.com/zWIXwkkuq6

28/03/24

🎉📚 We were thrilled to welcome our families into the HPABG today to celebrate the amazing learning achievements of our incredible pupils this half term! It was a wonderful way to wrap up Spring 2 with a showcase of their hard work. Thank you to all who joined us🌸👏 pic.twitter.com/GcMjy9TsKS

28/03/24

🌧️🐣 The PTA Egg Hunt on Beckenham Green is in full swing, and not even the rain can dampen our egg hunters' spirits! 🌈🥚💪 Come join the fun and let's make this Easter one to remember! 🐰🌸 pic.twitter.com/vYUyTJX6HV

28/03/24

🌍💚 Today at HPABG, we celebrated 'Wear Green to be Seen' day for Autism Awareness Week! Our school turned into a vibrant sea of green as all our wonderful children donned green. It's a beautiful sight of unity and support for understanding the diversity of our community.💚👫 pic.twitter.com/axzpKQ9ikR

26/03/24

📸✨ Spring Term Exhibition Success at HPABG! 🌸 Miss Nelson and our talented Photography Club students showcased their amazing work. A big thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for the fantastic exhibition. Your support means the world! 🌍 pic.twitter.com/ZUgXUH5kOE

26/03/24

🌟🎶 Our Reception Sea Turtles truly are amazing! After being inspired by our Easter assembly songs, 3 of our little stars crafted their own props and delivered a heart warming performance to their class. Such talent and creativity at a young age! 🐢🎤🎉 pic.twitter.com/uvLn7yLFbI

26/03/24

Save the Date! pic.twitter.com/COt4wGbMWw

26/03/24

🔥🌳 This week at Forest School, our Reception Sea Turtle Class had a blazing adventure learning about fire! 🐢✨ They discovered how to stay safe around flames and explored its many uses outdoors. From cooking to warmth, fire is a friend when respected! 🔍🍂 pic.twitter.com/1UkxBOfE1P

26/03/24

🎪✨ At HPABG, we're dedicated to nurturing personal development and enriching experiences! Our students loved learning new skills at a circus workshop today 🤹‍♂️🎭. From juggling to plate spinning, it was a day filled with laughter, learning, and lots of fun! 🌟👫 pic.twitter.com/lRlnD4Aju3

25/03/24

🌟🐣 Exciting News! Join us for the PTA Annual Easter Egg Hunt 🐰🥚 on Beckenham Green! 🌳 Starting at 2pm right after the learning celebrations on Thursday 28th March. Head over to the Green for fun-filled hunts. Dairy-free prizes 🌱 available too! Only £1 a go. See you there! pic.twitter.com/WwhrJAlk2W

25/03/24

🌟🎭 Year 5 Stingray class wowed us with their stunning performance of Papageno in assembly! Their talent and hard work shone brightly 👏🎶 🐦🎼 pic.twitter.com/SzACmexSnK

25/03/24

🌟 Today, our Year 5 Stingray Class 🐠 took centre stage at the whole school assembly, showcasing their incredible opera performance 🎭🎶. Their hard work and talent shone brightly, captivating us all. Bravo, Year 5! 👏🎉 pic.twitter.com/kGSAcZDcSR

25/03/24

🔥🏠 Year 2 Angelfish Class brought history to life with their stunning Stuart house models! 🌟 They crafted these detailed homes and then set them alight in a controlled fire demonstration, recreating the Great Fire of London. 🔥 A fiery journey back in time! 📚🔥 pic.twitter.com/NZHOEiem8v

25/03/24

🔥📚 Year 2 Angelfish class stepped back in time with today's Great Fire of London demonstration! 🏠💥 Their excitement and curiosity were ignited as they learned about this pivotal moment in history. A fiery, fun-filled afternoon of learning and discovery! 🕰️🔍 pic.twitter.com/GnFI53QfUY

22/03/24

🎨🚇 Mr. Baptist took Street Art club on a tour of street art in London, admiring works by iconic artists like '10 Foot' and 'Revok'. 🌆 They went under the famous 'Banksy Tunnel' at Leake Street, with a special spotlight on 'Blek Le Rat' en route to the Hayward Gallery. 🖌️💫 pic.twitter.com/jY5fI1C8iL

22/03/24

🎨🌆 An exciting day out! Mr. Baptist led our talented Street Art Club to the to dive into the world of urban and modern art. The focus and passion of our young artists was truly inspiring; they marvelled at each piece🔥👀 Yet more art enrichment at HPABG! pic.twitter.com/UOncXyrs2K

21/03/24

🎨🌸🍂❄️🌞 We're bursting with pride for our Reception Sea Turtle class superstar who created an incredible artwork representing all four seasons! 🖌️ Her masterpiece showcases her readiness for Year 1 Geography, where exploring the seasons is a key part of learning. 🐢👏 pic.twitter.com/2LsaaKMvUm

21/03/24

🌟🔬Science Week 2024 at Beckenham Green! 🚀 This year's theme was 'Time' ⏰ and our students outdid themselves with an incredible display of posters and time-telling devices. From sundials to creative timers! 🎨⌛️ A huge thank you to all our young scientists. 🌈🕰️ pic.twitter.com/35gZXPaRrW

20/03/24

🔥🧪 This afternoon, Miss Close thrilled Stingray class with a live demonstration of the fire combustion triangle! 🌟 She showed what happens when you remove oxygen or fuel from a fire. A blazing lesson in science that sparked curiosity in all our young scientists! 🔍💡 pic.twitter.com/0iK0h8eV4E

20/03/24

🌿🌱 Thrilled to host the Eco Warriors' Summit at BG today! Warriors from , and Orpington joined us for an inspiring session led by Mrs. Weedon. Together, we're taking action for the environment 🌍💪. The highlight? Making seed bombs! 🌸🌼 pic.twitter.com/VLl4flb5Jh

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Year 4 summer holiday work

Frank Einstein

Main focus: To retrieve and record key information

 

Link to resource

Mon

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 1

Resources:

Then write your two sentence summary of the part of the book you read. 

Then answer questions 1-4. 

Questions 

  1. What was the distance of the first lightning of the chapter? 
  2. Where is Frank’s laboratory based? 
  3. What prize is Frank hoping to win? 
  4. What did he use as a head for his SmartBot?

Tue

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 2

Resources:

Then write your two sentence summary of the part of the book you read.

Then answer questions 1-4.

Questions

1.    Did the SmartBot work at first? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

2.    What tells you that the storm has stopped?

3.    Name 3 parts that make the SmartBot.

4.    What does the author compares the computer circuit to?

Wed

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 3

 

Resources:

Then write your one sentence summary of the part of the book you read. 

Then answer questions 1-4. 

Questions 

  1. What is new on Frank’s workbench? 
  2. What does the alarm clock tell the reader about Franks personality? 
  3. What will Frank and his grandfather have for breakfast? 
  4. Why do you think Frank Likes to stay with his grandpa so much? What suggests their common interest in the text? 

 

Thur

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 4

Resources:

Then write your one sentence summary of the part of the book you read.

Then answer questions 1-4.

Questions

1.   What made Grandpa start thinking like a scientist?

2.   What type of robot is Frank working on?

3.   Why can’t all robots learn by themselves?

4.   What is the Dimetrodon in the corner of the kitchen?

 

Fri

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 5

Resources:

Then write your one sentence summary of the part of the book you read.

Then answer questions 1-4.

Questions

1.   Why does Frank ask grandpa if his dad was really his kid?

2.   What would normal grandpas say about the use of the toaster?

3.   What part of the toaster is Frank looking for in the workshop?

4.   What does the electronic voice tell the reader about what is happening?

 

Week 2

Frank Einstein

Main focus: To retrieve and record key information

 

Link to resource

Mon

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 1

Resources:

Then write your one sentence summary of the part of the book you read. 

Then answer questions 1-4. 

Questions 

  1. What are the robots called? 
  2. Which part did the robot replace from Frank’s original plan? 
  3. Does Klink know what sarcastic means? 
  4. Is Klink being sarcastic? 

 

Tue

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 2

Resources:

Then write your one sentence summary of the part of the book you read. 

Then answer questions 1-4. 

Questions 

1.What is Klank’s brain made of? 

2. What plans does Frank have with the robots? 

3. Does Klink find the joke funny? Explain your answer with evidence from the text. 

4. Why Frank thinks this is going to be amazing and weird? 

 

Wed

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 3

 

Resources:

Then write your one sentence summary of the part of the book you read. 

Then answer questions 1-4. 

Questions 

  1. What is Grampa Al looking for? 
  2. What tells you that Grampa Al didn’t realise Klink in the kitchen at first? 
  3. Klink thinks Grampa All is someone else. Who does he think he is? 
  4. After all, what type of robot is Klink? 

Thur

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 4

 

Resources:

Then write your one sentence summary of the part of the book you read.

Then answer questions 1-4.

Questions

1.   How is the toaster repaired?

2.   What are the two uses of science Grampa Al tells Frank about?

3.   Why does he think Frank ought to be careful?

4.   What is the danger of releasing tiny neutrons and splitting atoms?

Fri

Video Lessons:

Video Lesson 5

 

Resources:

Write your one sentence summary of the part of the book you read.

Then answer questions 1-4.

Questions

1.   Why can’t Frank enter the robots in the science competition?

2.   Do you think Watson is going to be surprised by the robots? Why?

3.   What is Klank working on?

4.   What tells you that the robots might not be so smart?

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https://www.freechildrenstories.com/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks1/

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/

https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/

www.bbc.co.uk/learning

www.natgeokids.com/uk

www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home

www.twinkl.co.uk