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02/05/25

It's Deaf Awareness Week next week so today we had special assembly! 🧏‍♂️💚We learned how to support and include deaf children because inclusion goes Beyond Silence. The children were taught sign language. We all know that our school is a place where every difference is valued🤟✨ pic.twitter.com/RnlY5hRWFj

01/05/25

🌳☀️ What a day of outdoor learning! Y1 & Y2 turned Beckenham Place Park into their classroom- Y1 became “Sensory Explorers,” used senses to spot springtime clues 🌱🐦, while Y2 went pond dipping & micro-habitat hunting, discovering water beetles & tadpoles 🪱🪷🌼🦋📝 pic.twitter.com/pequ5OVIKW

01/05/25

Year 4 Pier Class had a deliciously creative DT lesson today! 🥑🌶️ The children explored their senses by evaluating spreads like salsa, guacamole, hummus, and mayonnaise. So many flavours, textures, and opinions! 👃 pic.twitter.com/OVXCqMsxKZ

30/04/25

What a fantastic day! We were thrilled to welcome back the amazing to launch her new book, Scaredy Cat 🐾📚 Her energy and passion for storytelling always inspire our pupils and staff. Thank you, Lisa, for making reading come alive at Beckenham Green! 🌟✨ pic.twitter.com/prhe2XoBJR

29/04/25

We are incredibly grateful to the for their generous grant, which has enabled us to purchase more laptops for our pupils-with even more on the way! 💻✨ Thank you for supporting our school community and helping us nurture digital literacy! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/S5MoXiqSkO

28/04/25

What an amazing morning for Year 4 Pier Class at Selhurst Park, home of ! 🦅⚽ Huge thanks to our fantastic partners for making it possible-our pupils had an unforgettable experience! 🙌💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/pFC5RCAgvu

28/04/25

🎉🕺💃 What a night! Our KS2 Discos on Friday were a HUGE hit-thank you so much to our amazing PTA for making it such a fun and memorable evening for everyone! Your hard work brings so much joy to our school community. 🌟🙌 pic.twitter.com/xOwgpn31or

24/04/25

What an afternoon! 🌟🕺💃 Huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTA for throwing the best EYFS & Year 1 Disco! The children had a fantastic time dancing, laughing, and making memories together. We’re so grateful for your hard work and dedication! 🎈🎶👏 pic.twitter.com/ftiIpZgRLb

24/04/25

Year 3 Harbour class had a fantastic visit to Bromley Reform Synagogue today as part of our RE learning on Judaism! 🕍✨ The children have been exploring Jewish traditions, seeing the Torah, and asking lots of brilliant questions. Thank you to BRS for such a warm welcome! pic.twitter.com/IDCptvcP59

23/04/25

We’re so proud of our superstar Year 3 readers who earned their Rainbow badges today! 🌈📚 Your love for books and hard work inspires us all. Well done! 👏✨ pic.twitter.com/uQ9EdTxu02

23/04/25

What an action-packed day for Year 5 Boathouse! 🌟 Our pupils loved experiencing life at climbing walls 🧗‍♂️ and cooking up a storm in state-of-the-art kitchens 👩‍🍳. Thank you for inspiring our future secondary students at your amazing academy! pic.twitter.com/T7Wnl3iWiG

11/04/25

What an egg-cellent way to wrap up Y6 Easter School! 🐣🍕 A huge THANK YOU to Pizza Express Beckenham for the delicious pizzas and to our amazing students for their enthusiasm during the Easter Egg Hunt 🥚🐰. A day full of fun, laughter, and teamwork! 🌟👏 pic.twitter.com/tp8JrhJITj

04/04/25

Our KS1 children had a fantastic time this morning during a virtual author visit with the amazing Huw Aaron! 📚✨ He shared his brilliant books and even taught us how to draw monsters from Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob! 🎨👾 What a creative and inspiring session! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/x24nMJsxQb

03/04/25

🐣🌟 What an egg-cellent afternoon at our annual PTA Easter Egg Hunt on the Green! 🐰🍫 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on this beautiful Thursday – such an amazing turnout! 🌞💐 Wishing you all a very Happy Easter! 🥚🐇 pic.twitter.com/LKR5PkA3Yv

03/04/25

🌳🌸 Today in Forest School, Reception Beach Hut explored nature with viewfinders! They identified 6 different flowers 🌼🌷, then drew and labelled their discoveries ✏️📄. A wonderful way to learn and connect with the outdoors! 🌿👩‍🎨👨‍🎨 pic.twitter.com/pgtK7aGQSV

01/04/25

🏉✨ A huge well done to some of our Year 3 & 4 pupils who had a fantastic time at the Red Cluster Schools' Tag Rugby competition today at Harris Primary Orpington ! They showcased the brilliant skills they’ve developed in PE this half term. 🌟👏 pic.twitter.com/9CePml9f4r

31/03/25

🎶🌷 What an amazing Spring Concert at St George's this morning ! 🎤🌸 We are so proud of our talented children for their fantastic performances. A big thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us to celebrate! 🌟👏 More pics and videos are on our Instagram! 🎵💐 pic.twitter.com/3KJShC9gA7

26/03/25

🌟 Exciting news! Year 5 Boathouse have arrived at PGL Marchants Hill for their incredible 2025 residential! 🏕️🌳 Adventure awaits! 🎉🧗‍♂️🚀 pic.twitter.com/VLbgX0cJVW

20/03/25

🎉🌟 What an amazing day at ! 🌍 Our Red Cluster schools came together to celebrate Mandarin culture with our guests from Nanjing Primary School in China 🇨🇳. Our Pupil Parliament had a wonderful afternoon sharing traditions and enjoying activities 🎊👏 pic.twitter.com/N50NFjRUA9

20/03/25

🎶🌟 Year 5 Boathouse Class are having unforgettable afternoon at ! 🏫 They joined forces with other Year 5 classes across the federation to explore The Magic Flute Opera in collaboration with the 🎭🎵 pic.twitter.com/ItAqRmKUPK

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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?

You could also try one of these websites:

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