Drake Class

Welcome

 Hello and welcome to Drake Class!

My name is Miss Wood and I am so excited for everything we have planned this year.  This page will update you on our whole class learning. 

As well as myself, the Drake Class Team also includes Mrs Murdoch, a HLTA, who will be teaching the children on Friday afternoons whilst I complete my planning. We also have Miss Vere, who supports all the children in our classroom. 

Thank you in advance for your continued support.  Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions. You can do this via the class email address: drakeclass@northgateprimaryschool.org.uk or by calling the office.

Miss Wood

Autumn B – Is America a world in one continent?

Curriculum Overview – Curriculum Overview

Knowledge Organiser – Knowledge Organiser USA

Science – Dissolving Experiment

Drake Class conducted an investigation to find out which substances are soluble and which are insoluble. We investigated whether salt, flour, sand and sugar dissolved in water. We carefully observed what happened and used our observations to draw conclusions. 

Music – Melody in Music

We have recently started our music topic this half term. The class enjoyed learning the song “Ghost Parade” and then playing their glockenspiels to the music. 

Autumn A – When World War 1 came to Britain, what happened in Bridgwater?

Curriculum Overview – Curriculum Overview A1 2026-2027

Knowledge Organiser – Knowledge Organiser A1 2026-2027 WW1

Inspired Leaders Training Day

On Monday 21st September, Drake Class took part in their Inspired Playgrounds Training Day. The children spent the morning learning the different games and developing their teamwork and collaboration. In the afternoon, they were given the chance to put their skills into practice and lead children from different year groups. It was fantastic to see the children working well with their peers and developing their leadership skills. 

Street Cricket Session

Will from Somerset County Cricket Club came into school to run a session with us. We participated in a range of activities and recapped the key learning points to remember when bowling and batting.