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Image of Lunchtime learning! The children have been busy exploring the wonders of magnetism during their lunch break, putting their scientific enquiry skills to the test in the fresh air.

29 Jan

Lunchtime learning! The children have been busy exploring the wonders of magnetism during their lunch break, putting their scientific enquiry skills to the test in the fresh air.

Image of Science - We used word hippo to find the meaning of new words. We used the translate tool on the website to translate these words into own languages.

27 Jan

Science - We used word hippo to find the meaning of new words. We used the translate tool on the website to translate these words into own languages.

Image of We explored the five senses this week through fun, hands-on activities! It was a fantastic way to bring our human body topic to life.

26 Jan

We explored the five senses this week through fun, hands-on activities! It was a fantastic way to bring our human body topic to life.

Image of Science was exciting today as Year 1 began their new topic, 'Animals Including Humans.' The class recalled over 50 body parts during our competition, with Miss Kay's team taking the lead. Well done, superstars!

13 Jan

Science was exciting today as Year 1 began their new topic, 'Animals Including Humans.' The class recalled over 50 body parts during our competition, with Miss Kay's team taking the lead. Well done, superstars!

Image of Our first lesson in science on electricity.

12 Jan

Our first lesson in science on electricity.

Image of Today in Year 1, we went on our Winter walk. We looked at the trees and how they are bare, we listened to the crunch beneath our feet of snow and ice! We had so much fun and it was lovely to explore the weather and how it feels at this time of year!

6 Jan

Today in Year 1, we went on our Winter walk. We looked at the trees and how they are bare, we listened to the crunch beneath our feet of snow and ice! We had so much fun and it was lovely to explore the weather and how it feels at this time of year!

Image of Year 3 have been looking at tectonic plates today and what causes earthquakes. Strangely our tectonic plates tasted like nice biscuits.

3 Dec

Year 3 have been looking at tectonic plates today and what causes earthquakes. Strangely our tectonic plates tasted like nice biscuits.

Image of We're deep into our Materials unit! Last week, the children conducted an investigation to test waterproof materials. They made a prediction, covered containers, and dripped water on top to see which material kept the object dry.

2 Dec

We're deep into our Materials unit! Last week, the children conducted an investigation to test waterproof materials. They made a prediction, covered containers, and dripped water on top to see which material kept the object dry.

Image of In Science today, the children transformed into Planet Experts! They've been hard at work researching their chosen planet to create an amazing fact file. Tonight, please ask them which planet they've been learning all about!

1 Dec

In Science today, the children transformed into Planet Experts! They've been hard at work researching their chosen planet to create an amazing fact file. Tonight, please ask them which planet they've been learning all about!

Image of Today, Year 4 investigated how sound intensity (volume in dB) changes with distance from a source. We conducted a fair test, discussing variables like external noise to ensure accurate results.

17 Nov

Today, Year 4 investigated how sound intensity (volume in dB) changes with distance from a source. We conducted a fair test, discussing variables like external noise to ensure accurate results.

Image of Making cakes for Adrianna's birthday. We discussed irreversible change.

12 Nov

Making cakes for Adrianna's birthday. We discussed irreversible change.

Image of We had lots of fun on our autumn walk!

5 Nov

We had lots of fun on our autumn walk!