We have been exploring strengths in different structures. We used card to make cylinders, triangular prisms and cuboids. We tested the structures by putting one book at a time onto each structure before it collapsed. We found that the cylinders were the strongest because they don’t have corners. This experiment Read more…
We made 2 types of delicious smoothies. We chopped the fruit on chopping boards making sure we sanitised our hands before preparing it. We put mango, pineapple and carrot in the 1st smoothie. Lots of us enjoyed, it tasted very sour! The second smoothie was delicious it included bananas, strawberry Read more…
We absolutely loved making smoothies! Most children loved tasting the smoothies, some didn’t like the lumps! Oops. We discussed liquids and solids and the difference between the two. They gave the smoothie a mark out of 5. Most said 5 out of 5!
In design and technology, we have been tasting, comparing and describing a variety of fruit and vegetables. We will then decide what smoothie will we make next week based on our likes and dislikes. We have learnt that fruit and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals and that we Read more…
Today we have been learning our last sewing skill appliqué. We will be using our skills to create a cushion at the end of the half term. Here are some pictures of our learning
This week we have been reading the book ‘Supertato’. The evil pea has been causing havoc in our classroom, trapping vegetables and stealing things! We created super veggies to save the day. The children chose their resources carefully, creating capes and different body parts for their superheroes.
Today we made seasonal cheese tarts. First, we looked at the recipe, and then discussed kitchen safety and the basic rules of cross contamination. We then used a variety of seasonal vegetables, cheese and pastry to create our cheese tart.
We’ve had a lovely Christmassy time in Willows. We’ve enjoyed Christmas dinner, Christmas crafts, making Christingles, nativity and we even had a visit from the Big FC himself. We hope you have a magical Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Love from all the Year one staff 
As part of our D&T topic, Year 6 had to research, design and cook a healthy, budget-friendly three-course meal. We chose bruschetta, with tomatoes and cheese, to start, chicken fajitas for the main course, and healthy fruit kebabs for dessert. We looked at how to prepare the ingredients, including hygiene Read more…
As part of our D&T topic, Year 6 had to research, design and cook a healthy, budget-friendly three-course meal. We chose bruschetta, with tomatoes and cheese, to start, chicken fajitas for the main course, and healthy fruit kebabs for dessert. We looked at how to prepare the ingredients, including Read more…
