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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!

Image of What a lovely afternoon for Year 1's Autumn walk! We're exploring the seasons, and had fun looking at the changing leaves, listening to the crunch, and finding mushrooms and Stickman. Great to explore the weather!

15 Oct

What a lovely afternoon for Year 1's Autumn walk! We're exploring the seasons, and had fun looking at the changing leaves, listening to the crunch, and finding mushrooms and Stickman. Great to explore the weather!

Image of In science, we are using classification keys to sort plants.

26 Sep

In science, we are using classification keys to sort plants.

Image of Year 1 have been busy learning about materials in Science. They went on an object hunt, sorting items by their properties and discussing what they were made of. Odea even wowed everyone by showing she could bend her body. Well done, super scientists!

24 Sep

Year 1 have been busy learning about materials in Science. They went on an object hunt, sorting items by their properties and discussing what they were made of. Odea even wowed everyone by showing she could bend her body. Well done, super scientists!

Image of CHOCOLATE ROCKS!!! Year 3 have spent their science lesson this week creating different types of rocks (Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic) but made of chocolate. It was a very good afternoon and the rocks tasted fantastic.

16 Sep

CHOCOLATE ROCKS!!! Year 3 have spent their science lesson this week creating different types of rocks (Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic) but made of chocolate. It was a very good afternoon and the rocks tasted fantastic.

Image of Year 4 Science: Exploring Sound and Vibrations with Tuning Forks.

15 Sep

Year 4 Science: Exploring Sound and Vibrations with Tuning Forks.