Rock Hunt
Ash Class have been on a rock hunt and have been discussing the basic properties of rocks. We discussed which rocks were heavier/lighter than and also which rocks were rough and which were smooth.
Exploring Bibles
We've been learning about the Bible in RE. Today, we explored different versions of the Bible and considered why there are different versions. We looked at the titles of each of them to see how they each represent what Christians believe about the word of God.
Origami Cranes
Maple Class have been exploring the traditional Japanese art form of origami. Today, we have each learnt new skills in paper folding to each create our own origami crane to represent peace.
Sorting Materials
We have been learning about different materials in Science, we have been sorting glass, metal, plastic and wood!
Story sequencing
We have been sequencing the story of 'We're going on a bear hunt', we then went on a bear hunt and found a bear in the forest!
Science
We had a great time learning all about the changes in Autumn.
Week 7 in Beech Class
Space Week - Part 2
We have had a very busy week this week, finishing off our learning all about space! We have practised our cutting skills to make our own rocket launchers, built towers as tall as the roof, played on the balance bikes, climbed on the climbing frame, painted starry skies, sorted…
Diwali Masks
Year 4 and 5 children in Maple Class have worked hard this half term to design and make (from scratch) a mask with an electrical circuit in it! We made our masks with the user as a Hindu or Sikh in mind who would wear this during Diwali - the Festival of Light. This festival celebrates the victory…
Local area
We went outside and looked at our local area. We then watched a drone travel above London and compared London to our local area. Year 1 drew what they could see from Preesall hill, it was very different to London!
Week 6 in Beech Class - Space Week!
Well, this week was out of this world! We had a special focus on National Space Week, and have learnt so much! We explored some special moon sand thinking about the texture, made rockets out of stickle bricks, completed space themed jigsaws, experienced special space themed water, matched aliens…
Space Week 2023
We learnt about the stars, planets and designed our own rockets out of shapes during Space Week 2023.
Creative Builders Workshop
Maple Class have enjoyed a Creative Builders Workshop this morning to extend our Science and DT learning about electricity and electrical systems! Each child started by building their own Lego building (from homes to football stadiums), before we joined them together to make a city! We then…