WELCOME TO Prep 7
Mrs Matthews teaches Prep 7 in Loughead House.
Miss McSorley and Mrs Stinson also work with our pupils in this room.
Miss McSorley and Mrs Stinson also work with our pupils in this room.
Term 1
During the Autumn term we investigate our green planet through our rainforest topic. We learn about the habitat, the climate, the people and the diversity of wildlife. In Art we sketch rainforest animals, study the art of Henri Rousseau and create a rainforest habitat out of natural materials. Whilst we focus on preparing for SEAG in November we also spend time discovering life in Ancient Egypt. In ICT, December is devoted to working on stop motion animation projects using iPad apps, iMovie and Movie Maker. |
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Term 2
After Christmas we look at Extreme Environments around the world. In groups we delve deeper into the world of extreme weather and design and present Power Points based on our non-fiction research to develop our presentation skills. In Art we create Great Waves in the style of Hokusai and make erupting volcanoes using mod rock materials. This term we also begin rehearsals for our school production. After half-term we thoroughly enjoy Science Week at Sullivan Prep, visiting local higher level education centres to learn about the wonders of science. We also take part in Fair Trade Fortnight, carrying out research about the journey of food products, taste testing and using a green screen to interview farmers about how fair trade has improved their lives for the better. |
Term 3
Our final topic celebrates the Unsinkable Titanic. We created charcoal drawings and clay tiles of the mighty vessel. We visited the SS Nomadic to try our hand at sending signals via semaphore and Morse Code. We also love problem-solving and investigations so we have tried our hand at Escape Rooms online and in the classroom. 'Moving On' is our final topic as we prepare for transition to Year 8. We finish the year with a memorable residential full of outdoor pursuits and adventure at Greenhill YMCA. Prize Day concludes our special end of year celebrations. |
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PREP BUddies
We have a Buddy System operating in our school. Our Prep 7 students meet up with Prep 1 pupils throughout the year and spend time getting to know each other, reading to one another and sharing in learning across the curriculum. Click here to see what we have been getting up to so far this year.