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Today was our first Forest School session of the year, and it was a huge success, enjoyed by everyone involved! We began by discussing our Forest School boundaries and agreeing on a group call to bring everyone back to the fire circle. After much consideration, the children decided to keep it simple with: "1, 2, 3... Fire Circle!" The children then had the opportunity to explore the Forest School site while Mrs Favata tested our new group call. It was wonderful to see everyon

Year 6 became blood experts in Science! We explored the circulatory system and learned about the important job that blood does in keeping our bodies alive and healthy. To help us understand what blood is made of, we even made our own models of blood using everyday materials. First, we learned that blood is made up of four main components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Each part has a special job. To create our blood models, we used different ingred

Year 5 enjoyed welcoming visiting nurses into school to talk about puberty. The nurses explained the changes that can happen as we grow up in a clear, age-appropriate and understanding way, helping children to learn about the physical and emotional changes they may experience. The session encouraged thoughtful discussions and gave pupils the opportunity to ask questions in a supportive and informative environment.

Year 3 and Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic Healthy Eating Workshop delivered by the School Nursing Team. The informative sessions helped the children develop their understanding of how the food and drink choices we make, alongside being physically active, can help us to stay healthy, strong and full of energy. The children began by learning about the importance of hydration. They discussed why our bodies need water throughout the day and how keeping hydrated can help us to concent

Last academic year, our Gardening Club worked hard planting and caring for lots of different vegetables in our Secret Garden. We thought the growing season was well and truly over… but the garden had one last surprise waiting for us! The children couldn’t believe their eyes when they discovered this MASSIVE courgette hiding away! 😲🥒 It’s been wonderful to see something planted by our children last year continue to grow and provide such an exciting surprise. Every visit to t

This week, Year 6 swapped their classrooms for a 'science lab'. They took on the role of scientists as they embarked on an exciting journey to learn more about the human body and the circulatory system. Equipped with gloves, curiosity and plenty of scientific enthusiasm, the children carefully examined the hearts, identifying key features and comparing them to diagrams they had studied in class. They were fascinated by the size and texture of the heart and were thrilled to b

Year 3 had a fantastic time this week in science exploring the rock cycle by using chocolate to model how different types of rocks are formed. We melted, pressed and cooled our chocolate "rocks" to represent igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. It was a fun way to understand how rocks change over millions of years through heat, pressure and erosion!

Today in Science, Year 4 learnt all about our teeth. We talked about what we need to do to keep our teeth healthy and what happens when we visit the dentist. We then looked closely at our own teeth using mirrors. We identified the different types of teeth in our mouths and explored how they vary in shape, size and position. We learned about incisors, canines, premolars and molars and discussed the different jobs each type of tooth does. We discovered that our teeth are not a

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!!