<![CDATA[Warwick School News Feed - Teachers' Blog]]> https://www.warwickschool.org%2Fjunior%2Dschool%2Fteachers%2Dblog Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:02:45 GMT Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:02:45 GMT <![CDATA[ A Spotlight on Junior Shool Chess ]]> https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/a-spotlight-on-junior-shool-chess-success This academic year has brought some fantastic results for our Warwick Junior School chess teams.

However, these results are the amalgamation of enthusiasm from the boys; hugely talented chess players, and lots of hard work. Mr Lam has provided his thoughts on Junior School chess and its progress over the last few years.

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:02:45 GMT https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/a-spotlight-on-junior-shool-chess-success <![CDATA[ Creativity ]]> https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/creativity Think of a good idea. Immediately. No. Faster than that. It’s tough, right?

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:14:28 GMT https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/creativity <![CDATA[ The ‘Batman’ Effect and why Sport can teach you to be your ‘Heroic’ Best. ]]> https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/the-batman-effect-and-why-sport-can-teach-you-to-be-your-heroic-best By Mr Burchett, Assistant Head and Director of Junior School Sport.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:49:59 GMT https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/the-batman-effect-and-why-sport-can-teach-you-to-be-your-heroic-best <![CDATA[ The Power of Reading ]]> https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/the-power-of-reading By Miss Walton, Head of English and Mrs Stevns, Librarian.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:45:01 GMT https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/the-power-of-reading <![CDATA[ Scientific Enquiry ]]> https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/scientific-enquiry In English, pupils master spelling, grammar, and punctuation, essential for becoming adept writers. Equivalently, scientific enquiry skills form the foundation for success in science:

  • Asking questions
  • Making predictions
  • Planning and undertaking investigations
  • Observing and/or measuring
  • Using tables and diagrams to record data
  • Presenting data using charts and graphs
  • Interpreting data and drawing conclusions
  • Evaluating
]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:45:47 GMT https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/scientific-enquiry <![CDATA[ Developing Mathematical Reasoning and Learning Key Facts ]]> https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/the-importance-of-developing-mathematical-reasoning-and-learning-key-facts In the evolving landscape of education, the significance of fostering mathematical reasoning and ensuring our young learners grasp key mathematical facts play a pivotal role in shaping our children's mathematical journey.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:19:48 GMT https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/teachers-blog/the-importance-of-developing-mathematical-reasoning-and-learning-key-facts <![CDATA[ Teaching Compassion ]]> https://www.warwickschool.org/junior-school/a-spotlight-on/the-importance-of-teaching-compassion Compassion - The feeling or emotion, when a person is moved by the suffering or distress of another, and by the desire to relieve it. (Oxford English Dictionary)

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