Reception: Muddy Monday
Today, the children have focussed on maps and why we have them. We discussed where we had seen maps. Roman said you can find a map on your phone, Marley said you can find a map at Jack Keys and Elijah said you can buy one from a shop. Eddie told the children that maps tell you where to go and Seb said that you can use a map if you ever get lost. We then went to Whitehall park and found a map. We followed it to find the duck pond. We then went to the forest school area and looked at the hedgehog house and bug house. We also made fires, our own bug hotels and climbed trees. Super exploring!
Year 2 - Use of everyday materials
In year 2 we have been exploring the use of everyday materials. We took a trip to Whitehall park to see what materials we could find, what they were being used for and if they were fit for purpose. The children found lots of interesting materials being used at Whitehall park.
Reception Forest Schools- Muddy Tuesday
On Tuesday we had a forest school session in our school grounds. The children were split into five groups with six children in each. Each team were given a pet log to build a shelter for. The children worked amazingly well together and showed great teamwork and co-operation. Each team successfully built a natural shelter for their pet.
Year 3 Science
Year 3 have been looking at different types of rock formations, how they are made and where they can be found. During this lesson we focused on sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. These were compared to recognised chocolate bars, one had air particles inside, while the other had formed layers. They then went on to categorise these rocks onto a chart.
Year 4 - Researching ecosystems in the Amazon rainforest
In science, we have been conducting research on ecosystems in the rainforest. We were surprised to find out that there was typically only one season all year round - 'humid' season.
Year 1- Describing materials of objects
Yesterday afternoon in science we looked at some objects and what materials they are made from. We looked at objects made from wood, metal, fabric and plastic. We then looked at the properties of the materials such as bumpy, hard, soft, stretchy, opaque and transparent.
Year 5 - Science- Timezone Data
In science, the Year 5 class have been working out different times across the world using time zone data. They have used knowledge and skills learned from previous lessons to guide them. They have used a globe and torch to demonstrate how the Earth rotates and orbits around the Sun.
Reception: Keeping ourselves safe
Reception have been learning all about what is safe to go into their body. They discussed what happens if they are poorly and how we should never use medicines on our own. They learnt that they should never put anything in their mouths unless a grown up knows such as a family member or teacher.
Year 1- Exploring materials
In science we have been on a hunt to find objects made from materials such as metal, wood, plastic, glass and fabric. We found lots of objects made from these materials. I was so impressed with the work they produced in their science books this afternoon. Well done year 1!
Year 2 - Science Experiment
In year 2 we have been looking at the importance of hygiene and experimenting with how easily germs can spread. We tested what happened to pepper and water when it was subjected to soap - in relation to bacteria. Children were amazed with the results and it showed them the importance of staying hygienic and to always wash your hands throughout the day.
Year 6 Science
Today, year 6 have been investigating which blood type hospitals would benefit from having in larger quantities.They did this by completing a model and found out that ‘Blood Type O’ would be more beneficial as it can be donated to all of the other blood types.
Year 5- Science- Exploring the Solar System
This term in science, Year 5 will have the opportunity to star-gaze by learning more about the Earth and the celestial bodies in our solar system. This afternoon we explored the Solar System and the characteristics of the planets in detail.