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Year 5 brought all of their science learning to life with an exciting trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester. During the visit, the children explored the fascinating exhibits, discovering a wealth of facts about space and science. One of the highlights of the day was the impressive Rocket Tower, where they saw real-life examples of space technology up close. The trip was a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding of space while inspiring curiosity and excit

This week, Year 4 created the bases for their exciting buzz wire games. They decorated the wooden base using the designs they planned last week before carefully bending the metal wire to create a challenging course. They thought carefully about the level of difficulty, making sure their game would be fun without being too easy or too hard. The children also created the hook that players will guide around the wire. They can't wait to build the electrical circuits that will mak

In Gardening Club, the children enjoyed the beautiful weather and spent time outside caring for our garden by pulling out weeds and helping to keep the area tidy. They then used natural materials they found, such as sticks, leaves, stones, flowers, and moss, to create their own miniature gardens. Making miniature gardens encourages children to use their imagination and creativity while exploring the natural world. It helps them develop fine motor skills, problem-solving abili

Year 5 have been exploring the relative sizes of the planets in our solar system using play dough and rulers. The children were amazed by how little matter Mercury has compared to the other planets! They found dividing the play-dough "sausage" into fifths quite challenging, as there was so little to work with. It was wonderful to see great measuring skills, problem-solving, and perseverance in action throughout the lesson.

After enjoying a well-earned half-term break, Gardening Club visited the Secret Garden to see how much had changed since we were last at school. The children were excited to discover that many of the vegetables in our vegetable patch had started to grow, and the herbs were looking healthy too. As part of caring for our garden, the children helped to pick up any litter they found and made sure all of the plants were well watered. Some children also brought back the plants they

As gardening club was cancelled tonight due to the disco, some children volunteered to help in the garden during their lunchtime. Some of the seeds had started to grow into plants, so it was important to move them into our new vegetable patch. First, we made sure the ground was clear of weeds. We carefully removed the plants from their small pots to stop them becoming root bound. The children dug holes, gently loosened some of the roots, planted them into the soil, covered th

The Gardening Club have been working hard to develop the sensory walk by adding more pinecones, white stones, and dried natural materials to create different textures and scents. They also repotted the strawberry plants so they have more space to continue growing. The children planted a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to help encourage wildlife and add colour to the garden. They took the pots home to care for and water, and will bring them back once the seedlings have s

During our first Gardening Club session, we focused on clearing and preparing the space ready for planting. The children worked together enthusiastically to help transform the area into a welcoming garden space. Some children weeded around the apple tree, carefully removing unwanted plants to give new growth the best chance to thrive, while others prepared the raised planters so we can begin growing a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables in the coming weeks. One of the p

Year 5 are bringing their learning on life cycles to life by caring for their very own caterpillars. Over the coming weeks, they will observe the fascinating transformation as the caterpillars grow, form chrysalises, and eventually emerge as butterflies. This hands-on experience is a fantastic way to deepen their understanding of life cycles and witness nature in action.

In Year 5 Science, children explored plant reproduction through a hands-on investigation. They carefully dissected a tulip, identifying and examining the different parts of the plant involved in reproduction, such as the petals, anther and stigma. This practical activity helped bring their learning to life, allowing them to see first-hand how each part plays a role in the plant’s life cycle.

Year 4 took part in an exciting investigation linked to our class book Kensuke's Kingdom. We began by asking the question: Why do boats float but rocks sink? The children learned that boats float because their shape allows them to push water aside and spread their weight, while rocks sink because they are dense and cannot displace enough water. The children then designed and made their own paper boats. Before testing them, they predicted how many marbles their boat could hol

Some fantastic costumes! There was a definite theme to the dress up efforts in Class 7- they were out of this world!!

We were absolutely blown away by the science projects that the children created for the science fair. It was wonderful to see the creativity, curiosity, and effort that went into each project. The children clearly learned a lot about science while investigating their ideas, and they were very proud to share what they had discovered. They really enjoyed exploring the other projects as well, asking questions and learning from one another. A big well done to all the children for

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic healthy eating workshop with the school nurses this week. 🥗 The children learnt about the Eatwell Plate and how it helps us to understand the different food groups our bodies need to stay healthy. They explored how fruits and vegetables should make up a large part of our meals, why carbohydrates give us energy, how protein helps our bodies grow and repair, and why dairy supports strong bones and teeth. They also discussed why sugary and fatty foo

Science club learned about static electricity tonight and made jumping frogs! The children learned new vocab: atom, proton, electron and nucleus and enjoyed making their own animals that ‘jumped’ onto our balloons.

This week, Year 4 became dental detectives! Our science investigation focused on how brushing helps reduce tooth decay and whether different toothpastes have different properties. We began by learning what tooth decay is and what causes it. The children carried out a hands-on investigation comparing a range of toothpastes. Working like real scientists, pupils observed and recorded the smell, colour, thickness, and abrasiveness of each toothpaste. They carefully described what

This week in science, Year 6 explored the components of blood and the important jobs each part performs inside our bodies. To bring our learning to life, we created a model of blood using everyday items: Cheerios represented red blood cells , marshmallows became white blood cells , rice stood in for platelets , and orange squash with a pinch of sugar acted as the plasma . As we built our mixtures, we learned that: Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the

Science Club embarked on a colorful experiment to investigate the effects of temperature on Skittles! The children were excited to see how the sweets would react when placed in warm versus cold water. What they discovered was both surprising and visually stunning!

Years 3 & 4 science club had lots of fun making earthquake proof structures. Using jelly sweets and cocktail sticks, we tested each structure to ensure the it could withstand earthquake conditions. The children all did really well and even managed to not eat any of the sweets!!

In science, we carried out an exciting investigation to answer the question: Is yeast a living thing? To test this, we added warm water, one teaspoon of sugar, and a packet of yeast into a bottle, then carefully stretched a balloon over the top. We predicted what might happen and watched closely. Before long, we noticed the balloon beginning to inflate! We learned that the yeast used the sugar for energy and released a gas called carbon dioxide. This gas filled the balloon, c