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23 November 2015

Cup Stacking Fun

We have been having fun learning how to speed stack cups.  To speed stack correctly the children need to use both hands which involves using both sides of the brain, therefore developing concentration skills.

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19 October 2015

Shadows

Willow Class worked extremely hard investigating shadows.  Their tin figures produced great shadows. Well done Willow Class

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19 October 2015

Famous Visitor

'Biographies'.  The children have carried out their own research finding information on a local professional sports person Brian 'The Loin' Rose.  To inspire fantastic biography writing Brian came into class to surprise the children and answer their questions.  

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7 October 2015

Fabulous Animations

Using Wallis and Gromit as our inspiration, Willow Class have created their own fabulous animations.

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7 October 2015

History Walk

Willow Class went on a History walk around our local area.  We have been learning about salt mining in the area so we walked to see where the mines were located.  We also saw 'Bottomless Pit' which is now a fishing lake but was once a mine which collasped.  Thank you to Mrs Hogarth who kindly gave…

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11 May 2015

Dewlay Cheese Factory

On Wednesday 29th April,  Willow and Maple Class went to visit Dewlay Cheese Factory.  This trip was linked to our science topic 'Changing State'.  The children had an amazing morning making their own cheese, watching the cheese makers in the factory and sampling the cheeses.…

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21 April 2015

Where do you read?

Where do you read?  Willow Class have been reading in their favourite places.  The children asked someone to take a photograph and we have made a display in the classroom.

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21 April 2015

United Utilities

This week we had a visit from Jane from United Utilites to talk to us all about water.  We did lots of practical activities and learned many new things about water.  We are all trying really hard to be careful and use less water.

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21 April 2015

The Water Cycle

Following Jane's visit we set up an experience to simulate the water cylce.  We managed to make a cloud and make rain!

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25 March 2015

Educational Visit to Manchester Airport

On Tuesday 24th March Willow and Maple Class went to Manchester Airport as part of our Geography Topic 'Passport to Europe'.  We began with a tour of Terminal Two followed by activities at The Runway Park.  The children saw planes taking off and landing, some children watched the plane that…

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9 February 2015

Science Display

A big 'thank you' for sending in materials to create 'The Digestive System'.  I'm sure you will agree the display looks fantastic.

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9 February 2015

Super 3D Clay Models

Willow Class have been working hard studying fruit.  Their clay 3D models are great.  The children shaped the clay whilst closely observing fruit.  The models then went to Pilling Pottery to be baked in their kiln.  The children then painted the fruit using different techniques to create texture…

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