This week in Cookery Club, we had great fun making Easter nests using puff pastry, chocolate spread, and mini eggs. The children learned how to handle and shape puff pastry into nest forms, developing their precision and fine motor skills. They also practiced careful spreading of chocolate and decorating by Read more
This week in cookery club, the children have been busy learning how to make simple, healthy sandwiches. The children began by discussing what makes a good sandwich. They explored different types of bread, fillings, and combinations, thinking about taste, texture, and appearance. Making sandwiches might sound simple, but it Read more
In this week’s Cookery Club, we had lots of fun making our own mini pizzas. Before we started assembling them, we taste-tested some of the ingredients to decide which flavours would work best together. We tried different toppings like tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms, thinking carefully about what combinations Read more
Year 5 have had a fantastic start to Careers Week and have fully embraced their new roles as budding engineers! From quizzes to creative challenges and exciting experiments, the classroom has been buzzing with curiosity, teamwork and innovation. We began the week by taking part in a quiz to help Read more
In our school cookery club this week we had great fun making sausage rolls. Before we started, we practised our planning skills by looking at the recipe and talking about the ingredients and steps. This helped everyone feel ready and organised. We also focused on food hygiene. The children washed Read more
Year 5 have been busy this week researching the life and achievements of Charles Darwin. Using iPads, the children worked in pairs to search for information. They explored important events in Darwin’s life, including his voyage on the HMS Beagle and how his observations led to new scientific ideas about Read more
This week in Cookery Club, the children made rainbow fruit kebabs – and what a fantastic session it was! The children began by exploring the different fruits using their senses. We talked about colours, textures and smells before moving on to an important part of Design & Technology – planning. Read more
This half term Year 5 have been learning about installation art. We started this unit by researching and creating artist study pages about the famous installation artist Cai Guo-Qiang. The children used paint and straws to emulate Cai’s signature explosive style for their backgrounds. The results were incredible and the Read more
In science, year 6 have been actively exploring the circulatory system. They created a model to better understand how the system works and the various organs that make it up, including the heart and its vital role. As part of this project, they also designed their own version of blood, Read more
On Tuesday, we had the amazing opportunity to take part in a virtual workshop called “Soundtrack Your Story” with the inspiring Alim Kamara. During the session, we collaborated with him to create a rap that celebrated all of our unique and positive qualities. After that, we each made our own Positive Alphabet, filling it with words that Read more