In today's digital age, search engines have become our go-to tool for finding information on the vast expanse of the internet. Recently, a group of curious Year 5 students set out on an adventure to explore and compare different search engines, delving into the mystery behind why Google seems to…
Thank you Year 6
Over the past week, Year 6 have been preparing presentations to share with Reception class which will hopefully help them to understand in more detail what kind of animals they might see at Green Acres Farm tomorrow AND what activities they might do. Thank you so much to year 6 for pitching your…
Y6 Online Safety - SMART
We have been looking at a very important topic with Y6 this week: online safety awareness, specifically addressing the dangers associated with social media.
At Brookside Primary School we understand the significance of educating our students about online safety and promoting responsible…
Y6 help Reception plan their trip!
Year 6 had a wonderful morning helping the Reception children prepare for their visit to Greenacre's Farm. We prepared Powerpoints and studied the website. It was really lovely to see the older children supporting the younger pupils with their learning!
Creating a Glossary
The children in Year 4 have been using their Computing skills this morning (using an Internet search safely) to help create a Rainforest Glossary of new and familiar vocabulary.
Y6 Online Safety - Challenging Gender Stereotypes
Y6 have examined how the media play a powerful role in shaping ideas about girls and boys.
We discussed gender discrimination and how the media have an important responsibility to avoid promoting stereotypical messages.
Y6 Google Earth Computing Project
Year 6 were given the task of creating their own 'Virtual Tour' of the Galapagos.
We 'created paths', 'dropped pins' and made our tour 'interactive' . . . . you too can now take a tour of the Galapagos from the comfort of your own home!
Click below to view one of our virtual tours!
Screen time for children in reception
***IMPORTANT***
The World Health Organization (WHO) have reported that children under five should spend less time sitting looking at screens, and more time being physically active to grow up healthy. Children develop very quickly in early childhood, so it’s important they’re encouraged to live…
Year 3 Online safety
In Year 3 we have been learning how to send and receive emails safely.
Year 5 Online Safety - False Photography
In our online safety lesson today, Year 5 looked at false photography. We discussed how online photos aren't always what they seem and how to keep safe online when looking at digitally altered photos.
Year 3 ICT
Year 3 have been learning how to save their word documents.
We researched about a variety of famous artists and saved our
work multiple times using 'save as' and 'save'.