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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

Today, the children recapped their prior learning about human organs and revisited the journey of food through the digestive system. We reminded ourselves of key organs and new scientific vocabulary, thinking carefully about how food moves through the body and changes along the way. To bring the learning to life, the children took part in an energetic “Ready, Steady, Digest!” activity. They followed step-by-step instructions to demonstrate how a banana sandwich is digested, t

Year 4 have begun an exciting new art topic based on tie-dye and quilt making. We started by learning about the colour wheel, exploring primary, secondary and tertiary colours and how they are created. The children were also introduced to complementary colours and discussed how different colour combinations can be used to create striking designs. This topic links closely with Science, as we learned about Isaac Newton and his discovery of the colour spectrum, helping the child

Year 5 have also taken part in an exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workshop that brought together creativity, teamwork and plenty of hands-on learning. Pupils were challenged to design and build their very own robots using Lego—before putting them to the test in a tricky maze challenge! Once the building was complete, the real test began: programming. Using simple coding tools, the children learned how to give their robots precise instructions,

This week Year 6 have taken part in an exciting STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workshop that combined creativity, teamwork and lots of hands-on learning. The challenge? To design and build their very own robots using Lego—and then program them to navigate a tricky maze! The session started with groups planning and constructing their robots. Every team came up with a different design. Once the building was complete, the real test began: programming. U

More science club fun! We have been testing forces and made a table football game (perfect for a Christmas gift!) featuring lots of famous scientist players - who knew Isambard Kingdom Brunel was such a great goalie??!

For our Science topic ‘Magnets and Forces’, Year 3 have been learning about friction and how it affects moving objects. We set up an investigation to find out how an object moves on different surfaces. We found out that smoother surfaces create less friction, allowing an object to travel further. This term, Class 1 have been learning how to play the recorder! We have been practising finger placement to make different notes and we cannot wait to perform to the rest of Year 3 a

Science Club have completed and hung out their recycled bird feeders tonight! We were visited by our local wild parakeets who were very hungry and very loud!

Science Club had an exciting session today! Using vegetable oil and bicarbonate of soda, the children experimented to make their own lava lamps. By mixing food colouring with white vinegar, they created a fun chemical reaction with the bicarbonate of soda — resulting in a bubbling, lava lamp effect! The children were amazed to see science in action and loved watching their colourful creations come to life.

This week in Science Club, the children got hands-on with a fun and creative STEM project — building their very own scribble bots! Scribble bots are simple robots that move around and draw patterns on paper, and the kids loved experimenting with them. Each bot was made using a small motor, a battery, and a few craft materials, like cups, markers, and tape. Once assembled, they watched in delight as their bots vibrated, wobbled, and scribbled across the paper.

The children had a fantastic time in Science Club! They were amazed by how the eggs looked and felt after being soaked in different liquids — a fun and fascinating experiment!