UKS2 Science investigation

by K Hill | Dec 3, 2021 | Beeches, Elms, News, Oaks, Science, Willows

This term, UKS2 have been learning all about electricity. We recapped our knowledge from previous years and started to build on this by looking at the scientific symbols to draw a circuit. We then began looking specifically at voltage, what it means and how it may...

Science Investigation KS1

by Mrs Preece | Dec 2, 2021 | Health and Well-Being, Nightingales, Owls, Robins, Science

KS1 have been investigating the effect of exercise on their bodies. First they predicted how they would feel at different stages of moving. They chose the equipment they would need and talked about how to make it a fair test. They stood still first for 1 minute and...

Dragonflies have fun in the snow.

by Mrs Pedersen-Wylie | Dec 2, 2021 | Dragonflies, English, Health and Well-Being, News, Outdoor Learning, Science

This afternoon in Dragonflies we braved the weather and headed out for an afternoon of outdoor learning. We began the afternoon being scientists and observed what happens to a pine cone when it is left to soak in cold water. We let the cone sit in the water while we...

It’s all about the bones!

by Mrs Ramanandi | Oct 24, 2021 | Owls, Science

Article 24: You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to...

Pumpkin Themed Fun in Nursery!

by Amanda Clough | Oct 22, 2021 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning, Science

Our activities this week have linked to pumpkins and we focused on the story of Five Little Pumpkins. The children chose five pumpkin pictures,cut them out and glued them onto a five frame. We also produced some fantastic number work in our maths area, using five...

Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones…

by Mrs Preece | Oct 14, 2021 | Nightingales, Science

In Science Nightingales have been learning about our skeletons. We can name lots of our bones and we know why our bones are so important. Today we used art straws to create the skeleton. Look at the amazing results! Article 28: You have the right to a good quality...