Rooks News - Special Report

This term, Rooks topic has been 'In the News'.  We have looked at the different ways news is spread around the world, we have written Newspaper articles and created our own news reporting channel, with anchors and roving, on-the-scene reporters.

As a class, we have been reading 'I was a Rat!' by Philip Pullman and have taken it upon ourselves to report on the 'Monster in the sewer' tribunal .  We have reported on events and interviewed the relevant witnesses.  Over the past couple of week, we have planned, written a script, practiced and today, after all our hardwork, we filmed!

The classroom has been a hive of activity.  It has been, 'Lights, camera, action,' as Mr Austin returned wearing his new hat as a 'film producer'.

Here are some of the photos of our day.

Rooks - Iron Man invades Bitterne Manor

This half term, Rooks have been studying The Iron Man by Ted Hughes.  As part of our cross-curricular work, Rooks have spent two days Building Iron Man suits as part of their Design and Technology unit.  As a class, we have learnt how to curve cardboard smoothly and the importance of creating joints to allow someone to move.  Over the two days, we have worked in teams to design our Iron Man suits, followed by our builds.  There has been a lot of cutting, sticking and team work!  As a result, 7 Iron Men and their supporters invaded every class in Bitterne Manor today.  Take a look at some of our photos.

The Design......

The Build......

Iron Men and their Supporters.....

Iron Men invade Bitterne Manor.....

Have a great Easter everyone.