Autumn 1 - Alchemy Island
It’s time to suspend your disbelief and open your mind. We’re going on a magical journey to Alchemy Island. Can you find the gold hidden deep within the island’s mysterious landscape? The only way is to study the map, unravel the riddle and begin your adventure. On the way, you must do all you can to learn about gold and master the ancient art of alchemy. Be creative and try to impress the island’s team of ace alchemists. Will they praise your scientific expertise? What if there were a video game version of Alchemy Island? Could you compose a stunning soundtrack to bring this mysterious landscape to life? You’ve got your map, coordinates and everything else you need to make your way across Alchemy Island. Don’t forget to pack your imagination. Got your suitcase ready? Then let the journey begin.
09/09/21: ENGAGE: Drama: The Chief Alchemist's Assistant visited our classroom with a message...
09/09/21: ENGAGE: Drama: We created our own drama pieces in groups to show what we thought could have happened on the discovery of a box in The Kingdom of Winterbourne on Alchemy Island.
10/09/21: ENGAGE: Music - We learnt how to use the Garage Band app to create a piece of music titled 'Transporting through the Portal'. Listen to the clips below to hear our creations.
Annie and Ellie
Archie and Dylan
Ateesha
Bobby and Eva
Harry and Kaiden
Isabella and Lucas
Jasmine and Maddie
Liv and Millie
Lola and Charlotte
Maddison
Martha and Lacey
Olivia H
Ollie and Obaid
Suada and Seth
16/09/21 DEVELOP: Geography - We learnt about co-ordinates and 6-figure grid references. We used grid references to plot a route on the map, following the instructions carefully. We learnt how to plot points and join them to create a route.
16/09/21 - DEVELOP: Year 5's 'Fountain of Gold' visit on Alchemy Island.
17/10/21 DEVELOP: Music - We learnt how to use different aspects of the app Garage Band. We used our new skills to create a soundtrack for one of the Kingdoms on Alchemy Island. Please click the play buttons below to hear these.
Dragon Vine Towers - Alexia and Ateesha
Dragon Vine Towers - Bella and Martha
Dragon Vine Towers - Seth and Bobby
Jungle - Bella and Martha
Junglewest - Maddie and Maddison
Stormhand - Olivia K, Millie and Lola
Storm land - Poppy and Olivia H
Summerwyn - Annie and Ellie
Summerwyn - Obaid and Ollie
Winterbourne - Kaiden
20/09/21: RSE: How to build a friend...we learnt about the important qualities that make our friends.
21/09/21: ALCHEMY ISLAND
23/09/21 - DEVELOP: MUSIC - We learnt what a jingle is and how to make a catchy one using a range of instruments. We created a jingle to try to persuade the gatekeeper to open the gate of Dragon Vine Towers.
30/09/21: DEVELOP: Geography - We consolidated our knowledge of grid references by plotting a new route. We learnt which way we needed to travel next. We used our geography knowledge to predict where the gold might be hidden.
05/10/21: Spanish - We learnt how to use directional language to direct people to different shops. We were also able to direct people with written instructions.
07/10/21 DEVELOP: DRAMA: We explored a range of different portals through Drama. We chose our own destinations and acted as though we were going through a wardrobe portal. We then learnt more of the story of The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe through Drama.
12/10/21 DEVELOP: Music - we learnt what a graphic score is and how we can use these to help us play a piece of music. We created our own graphic score using different shapes and symbols to represent different instruments. We then performed these graphic scores , which you can see below.
14/10/21 - INNOVATE CHALLENGE - Music - We learnt about soundtracks. We listened to a range of video game soundtracks and then decided what made them effective. We then created our own. Listen to them below.
Part 1: Charlotte, Maddison and Poppy
Part 2: Charlotte, Maddison and Poppy
Ateesha, Millie and Eva
Betsy, Jasmine and Annie
Bobby and Seth
Harry, Ollie and Archie
Harry, Lucas and Kaiden
Izzy Volcano
Lacey Dragon Vine Towers
Lexi Rainbow Dunes
Liv, Lola, Maddie and Ellie
Martha, Olivia H and Bella
15/10/21 Computing - Internet Safety - We learnt about app permissions for three major Internet companies. We then used the information we found out to create posters to inform other people.
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