Year 6 Science

Today in Science, Y6 have been investigating the impact of exercise on their heart rate by measuring their pulse before and after 5 minutes of exercise in the glorious sunshine.

Science – Air Resistance Experiment

In Science, Year 5 have been observing the effects of air resistance on parachutes. They have been investigating to find the relationship between the surface area of the parachute and the resulting air resistance; measuring this by seeing the time it takes for them to reach the ground when dropped.

Our Senses

The children in Reception have been learning about their senses. They had the opportunity to taste different foods. they tasted foods that are salty, bitter, sour and sweet.

Science Enquiry

We measured the handspan of children from different classes. Even Mr Parry was part of the enquiry. We looked at the observations made and recorded what we found out.

Looking after our teeth

In Reception we have been learning about people who help us, we looked at the job of a dentist. We then talked about how we can keep our teeth healthy. The children had a chance to practise their teeth brushing skills.

Making potions 🧪❤️⭐️

This morning in preschool we have been reading one of our termly stories “Meg and Mog” and in the story they made a potion, so preschool decided what an amazing idea it would be to make our own potion. We worked together to mix, pour and stir our amazing potion. We will keep checking our potion to see how it changes from a liquid to a solid. We look forward to updating you with our marvellous creations. ❤️

Preschool potions 🧪⭐️🕷

Our amazing potions are ready! ⭐️

We went to collect them from the kitchen, and we noticed they weren’t like water anymore. One child said “it’s wobbly!” ❤️

We then enjoyed our wonderful creation together for an afternoon snack. 💛

Well done preschool! 🧪🥰

Year 5 – The Solar System

In Science, we have learned about orbits and the 8 planets in our solar system. We all wrote our own quirky mnemonic to help us remember the order of the planets from the sun.

Autumn

In Reception, the children have been learning about the season of Autumn. They had the opportunity to go on an Autumn walk around the school grounds to look for signs of Autumn. The children also rolled conkers in paint to create some fantastic pieces of art.

❤️🌈⭐️ Fun Friday in Early Years ⭐️🌈❤️

What a lovely morning we have had in our early years department this morning. ⭐️
We have been using our water play equipment, we have been pouring, mixing and strengthening our developing gross and fine motor skills.

Y6 Science investigating shadows.

This week, Y6 have been investigating shadows as part of our light topic.

Y3 Science

In science the children have been exploring magnets and how they attract and repel. We talked about the north and south poles and how the same poles repel but the opposites attract.

Y6 Science

Year 6 have been investigating the angle of reflected light using mirrors to create a human ‘periscope’.

Science- Animals

Today in Y1, we have been learning about animals diets. We have been sorting different animals into carnivores, herbivores and omnivores using a venn diagram.

Shadows

In Reception we have been exploring light and dark. The children enjoyed making shadow and finger puppets in class.

Y3 Science

The children were investigating different magnets to see which one was the strongest. They used a ruler to measure when each of the magnets attracted the paper clip. They found that it didn’t matter on the size of the magnet.

Year 5 – Science – The Earth’s Rotation and Revolution

In Science, we have been learning about how the Earth spins on its axis every 24 hours, which causes our night and day time. We have also been studying the effects of the Earth’s axis on seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres as the Earth orbits the Sun.

Winter

In Reception, the children have been learning about winter. They had chance to spot scenes of winter on a wonderful walk around the school grounds, they learnt about wearing appropriate clothes in winter to keep warm. They had the opportunity to explore freezing and melting with real life snow. They also painted some beautiful winter scenes.

Y5 Science – Properties of Materials

In Science, the children have been investigating mixing materials with a liquid to discover if they are soluble or insoluble

Y6 Electricity

Year 6 have been investigating how different voltages affect the way that components work in a circuit.

Y3 science

We have been experience with different rocks to find out which ones are permeable. The children tested the rocks by pouring water on them to see which rocks absorbed the water.

Preschool

Investigating forces

Preschool have been investigating magnets around class.

Floating and Sinking

This week in Reception, the children have been exploring floating and sinking in our outdoor water area. They found different objects from inside and outside of the classroom to investigate whether they float or whether they sink.

Preschool outdoor learning

Preschool have been enjoying playing in our mud kitchen and planting some herbs in our planting patch.

Y1 visit Martin Mere

Y1 had a fantastic day out at Martin Mere. We learnt all about the wetlands and the animals who live there. We made nests, learnt and copied bird sounds and hunted for mini beasts. We even visited the park. A wonderful day out for everyone!

Year 4 went to Martin Mere

We had such an incredible day at Martin Mere. We loved learning about the wetlands and following Ava’s clues on the treasure hunt. It was great to learn about the wildlife that call Martin Mere their home.

Y1 Big Lent Walk

For our Lent Walk this week, Y1 went on a Spring walk around the school grounds to observe the changes that occur when Spring arrives. We saw blue skies, new bulbs and even some birds nests. We talked to Mr Keen about the changes Spring brings and why he has covered up the vegetables and bulbs that have just been planted.

Springtime

In Reception this week, the children have been learning about the season of spring. The children have been on a spring walk around the school grounds to look for signs of spring. The children have also created some beautiful observational paintings of spring flowers.

Magnets

The reception children have been exploring magnets. They discovered that magnets stick to some objects, like metal, but not to others, like wood or plastic. They enjoyed testing what a magnet can pick up and were surprised by magnetic attraction and repulsion. 

Minibeast Hunt

Reception went on a minibeast hunt around the school grounds, they found lots of woodlice!

Year One- Planting

As part of our Science topic, the children have been doing some planting. They had the choice to plant a vegetable, fruit or flower. They then took them home to look after and observe how they grow.

Y1 Science

Today we started our new science topic- The Human Body. We drew around each other and labelled the body parts. We also sang heads, shoulders, knees and toes.

Science- Y1

Today we looked at our body senses, focussing on sight. We went on a walk around the school grounds and drew what we could seeing using our eyes. We played blind beanbag throwing to compare how we threw the beanbag when we could see to how we threw the beanbag when we couldn’t see. We know we use our eyes for the sense of sight and we need light to help us see.