In DT, Year 2 have been making toy fire engines. Their design brief was to create a toy fire engine with a winding mechanism and wheels that turned on an axle. To begin their research, the children learned about an incredible inventor named George William Manby. Did you know he invented the fire ext
The snow makes everything look beautiful, but for many of the older people in our community they can feel isolated and trapped inside. They were thrilled therefore to see the children who came and gritted their garden so residents can still get outside if they want to. The sun was shining as the c
This week Year One have enjoyed learning about different kinds of weather. The children began by watching videos of sun, snow, wind, rain, fog and clouds, and imagining how they would feel if they were to experience each kind of weather. The children then came up with different actions to help the
This half term, we have continued to look at forces in Science. We are exploring how different mechanisms can be used to help reduce the effort needed to move a load. The children have started off by exploring how the effects of water resistance on different shapes. We dropped a triangular, circular
This week, the children have started to look at an animation called ‘The Piano.’ In this animation, an elderly gentleman is playing the piano and he flashes back to key moments in his life including the death of his wife; a comrade being shot in the war; and receiving a present as a young child. The
In our Art block, we are learning about sketching and shading, mark marking and using lines and shapes within drawing. We will then look at linear effects in art, focusing on the artist John Brunsdon who used printing and linear effects to create landscapes. It’s very relaxing and the children alw
This half term, a small group of children have been taking part in an afterschool club where they will build, programme and drive a robot. The Reece Foundation have provided our school with a free competition kit with the prerequisite to take part in a regional competition hosted by Nissan. With the
Following our fantastic trip, Year 5 have started learning about the Anglo-Saxons in History. We started by looking at why the Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain and where they came from. We learnt that when they invaded Britain, they split it into seven different kingdoms – one of them was Northumbri
In class Reception children listened to Aesop’s fable The Wind and the Sun. We talked about how powerful these two elements can be and how we prepare for different weather conditions. We wondered about any risks that the weather can pose and how as humans we keep ourselves safe, are there ways that
Years 1 and 2 are growing in confidence with every Forest School session that they enjoy, being mentored by our Year 6 Outdoor Workers really extends their learning too. This week they have been getting used to handling the new hens. We have 8 new ones, 3 Silkies, that are a small breed, 3 large fow
