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Science at home Week 9 – Orange Fizz!

This week, some of our children became kitchen chemists as they took part in the exciting “Orange Fizz” experiment at home. Using just an orange and a little baking soda, the children explored how acids and bases react to create fizzy carbon dioxide bubbles. The experiment sparked lots of curiosity and discussion, with the children enjoying the surprising fizzing sensation and learning about simple chemical reactions in a fun, hands-on way. It was wonderful to Read more

By Mrs Grindrod, ago

What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?

This half term in RE, the children have been learning all about ‘What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?’. They have enjoyed exploring different beliefs, traditions and celebrations, while learning about the importance of respect and understanding for people of all faiths and cultures. The children learnt about the holy month of Ramadan and discovered why it is such an important time for Muslims around the world. They explored how Muslims Read more

By Mrs Jones, ago

Year 4 Lowry trip

Year 4 had a fantastic time on their school trip to the Lowry! We started the day with a drawing workshop, where we created our own portrait sketches inspired by the style of Quentin Blake. At lunchtime, we enjoyed our dinner overlooking the beautiful Salford Quays. In the afternoon, we took part in a fun-filled acting workshop inspired by Roald Dahl, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed!

By Mrs Downing, ago

Pine and PE

This week, Pine enjoyed an exciting PE athletics lesson where they practised over arm throws, baton passing and working as part of a team. The children worked hard to improve their throwing technique, focusing on aiming and following through, before moving on to relay activities where they practised passing the baton smoothly and safely. Throughout the lesson, the class showed excellent teamwork, communication and sportsmanship, encouraging one another and demonstrating great enthusiasm in every activity. Well Read more

By Mrs Grindrod, ago

Jack and the Beanstalk

This week in Reception we have been busy exploring the story of Jack and the Beanstalk! The children have really enjoyed listening to the story, acting it out with their friends, and retelling the different parts in their own words.  We have also been very busy with some exciting planting activities. The children planted their own bean seeds and created their very own beanstalk scenes with Jack and the castle in the clouds! They were Read more

By Mrs Marsh, ago

Runaway Train

This week we have been reading the Runaway Train book. We had lots of fun creating a class train display for our wall and we’ve loved looking at our photos. In the outdoor area, we created trains using the large construction materials. We worked together to move the heavy blocks and crates. At the end of the week, we joined in with a class train role play. We all had a ticket that we had Read more

By Mrs Greenwood, ago

Forest School After School Club Week 3!

This week at Forest School After School Club, the children started the session gathered around the campfire enjoying freshly made popcorn. It was a lovely way to settle in, talk together and enjoy the outdoors. The children then took part in rock decorating, using creativity to design colourful patterns inspired by nature. They also explored Hapa Zome printing, carefully using leaves and flowers to create beautiful natural prints. Throughout the session, the children developed many Read more

By Miss Wilde, ago

Week 8 Science at Home – Egg Drop!

Some of our children recently tried the egg drop experiment at home and had a fantastic time exploring science in action. They carefully set up a glass of water, balanced a tube on top, and placed an egg above it—then, with a quick swipe, they knocked the tube away and watched in amazement as the egg dropped straight into the glass without cracking. Many of them were surprised that the egg didn’t fly off with Read more

By Mrs Grindrod, ago

Easter RE

Today we learned all about Easter and why it is important to Christians. First, we retold the Easter story using drama. We acted out the key parts, like when Jesus rode into Jerusalem, when he shared the Last Supper with his friends, when he died on the cross, and when he came back to life. Acting helped us understand the story better and remember what happened. We talked about why these stories are special to Read more

By Miss Wilde, ago

Easter services

Today we learned about how Christians celebrate Easter. First, we talked about the different ways Christians celebrate, including special church services like Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We learned that these services help Christians remember the Easter story. We then explored different Easter symbols. We talked about the cross, which reminds Christians of Jesus, eggs which represent new life, and flowers which show new beginnings. We also looked at colours like white and Read more

By Miss Wilde, ago