Year 2 have had an exciting time in Design and Technology completing the Moving Monsters unit. We learned how to use linkages and split pins to make different parts of our monsters move. After exploring how mechanisms work, we designed our own unique monsters and decided which features would move, Read more
This week at Forest School After School Club, the children enjoyed another exciting outdoor adventure filled with practical skills, creativity and teamwork. We began by learning how to use flint and steel to make our own fires. The children showed great Staying Positive as they persevered and excellent Listening by Read more
This half term in Computing Club, we have had lots of fun exploring many different areas of computing and technology. The children have enjoyed taking part in a range of exciting hands-on activities that helped develop their coding, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. We used Hour of Code to complete interactive Read more
This half term, I have had the pleasure of hosting a Lego club for some of our Year 1 &2 children. They have used their creativity and team work skills each week to create their Lego creations. The children had a topic focus each week of ideas they could use Read more
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 Read more
In history, we have been learning about notable people from Heywood and exploring why they are remembered. Working in groups, we chose one individual to research and created a detailed fact file about their life, achievements, and impact. After completing our research, each group presented their findings to the rest Read more
This week in Maple, we explored an exciting area of science all about grouping animals and thinking like real scientists when recording information. We began the lesson by discussing how animals can be grouped in different ways. The children quickly realised that animals share certain characteristics, and these can help Read more
This week, we have been focusing on developing our understanding of how to find a fraction of a number. We explored this concept through a range of activities, including using visual models and practical examples to help reinforce the idea of dividing quantities into equal parts before finding the required Read more
Year 5 have been busy designing and creating their own stuffed toys and the results are fantastic! From initial ideas to finished products, pupils have shown creativity, care, and determination throughout the project. A key skill they developed was the blanket stitch, which they used to join their fabric pieces Read more
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