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Image of We have been learning about the different seasons and what to expect in each. To secure our learning we went on a Spring Walk, we found flowers, trees, leaves and insects that we would expect at this time.

27 Apr

We have been learning about the different seasons and what to expect in each. To secure our learning we went on a Spring Walk, we found flowers, trees, leaves and insects that we would expect at this time.

Image of Today in science we have planted our own sunflower seed, we are having a competition as to who can grow the tallest sunflower.

16 Apr

Today in science we have planted our own sunflower seed, we are having a competition as to who can grow the tallest sunflower.

Image of To celebrate Science Week, the children worked beautifully in their teams to design and construct sturdy bridges. There was a lot of trial and error, but the final structures were impressively strong. Well done, everyone!

2 Apr

To celebrate Science Week, the children worked beautifully in their teams to design and construct sturdy bridges. There was a lot of trial and error, but the final structures were impressively strong. Well done, everyone!

Image of We are experimenting today in science with magnets. Which magnet is the strongest?

25 Mar

We are experimenting today in science with magnets. Which magnet is the strongest?

Image of Yesterday’s science lesson. I was very impressed with how each group carried out their fair tests.

24 Mar

Yesterday’s science lesson. I was very impressed with how each group carried out their fair tests.

Image of Learning all about life cycles in Science.

20 Mar

Learning all about life cycles in Science.

Image of Science Week: Bubble Fun! Reception learned that bubbles are stretchy, spherical, and rainbow-coloured. We also explored the science of making them using water, washing-up liquid, and glycerine.

16 Mar

Science Week: Bubble Fun! Reception learned that bubbles are stretchy, spherical, and rainbow-coloured. We also explored the science of making them using water, washing-up liquid, and glycerine.

Image of We’ve had some very busy bees during lunchtimes recently! The children have been getting stuck into a bit of gardening, crafting their very own seed balls and planting sunflower seeds. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for some giant blooms soon

12 Mar

We’ve had some very busy bees during lunchtimes recently! The children have been getting stuck into a bit of gardening, crafting their very own seed balls and planting sunflower seeds. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for some giant blooms soon

Image of Happy British Science Week! We’ve had a brilliant time opening our Curiosity Box to build and test high-performance catapults. From measuring to recording results, being scientists has been a total blast!

12 Mar

Happy British Science Week! We’ve had a brilliant time opening our Curiosity Box to build and test high-performance catapults. From measuring to recording results, being scientists has been a total blast!

Image of New Life in Bloom! As part of our Easter topic in RE, we have been busy planting cress this afternoon. It is a wonderful way for the children to visualise the theme of growth and new life. We can't wait to look after it and see how it grows!

11 Mar

New Life in Bloom! As part of our Easter topic in RE, we have been busy planting cress this afternoon. It is a wonderful way for the children to visualise the theme of growth and new life. We can't wait to look after it and see how it grows!

Image of In science this week we are working on a challenge, it involves a lot of team work and resilience.

11 Mar

In science this week we are working on a challenge, it involves a lot of team work and resilience.

Image of Today we are learning about magnetic force and how the magnetic field attracts and repels.

11 Mar

Today we are learning about magnetic force and how the magnetic field attracts and repels.