In our Science lesson this week, we’ve been learning all about magnets. We know that magnets are objects that have a north and south and pole and that can attract/repel other magnetic materials, that two of the same poles (e.g. north and north) attract each other and two poles that Read more
This half term we’re learning about installation art. During todays lesson we investigated the explosive artwork of Cai Guo-Qiang. We looked at the techniques used to create explosion effects like Cai used and created our own scaled down versions of an art installation. We used mixed media such as paint, Read more
On Wednesday afternoon, Years 5 and 6 were visited by the scientist Adrian Bowden for an Electricity Science Show. The show started with static electricity and demonstrated some amazing experiments the children could carry out at home. There a was a particular focus on cells, bulbs, buzzers, switches and whole Read more
This week we have taken part in ‘Hour of Code’ during our computing lesson. Hour of code is a worldwide movement that aims to introduce millions of children to computer science through one hour coding activities. The children had a great time learning some basic coding skills. Well done Year Read more
In Computing today, Juniper and Pine took part in a coding session for ‘Hour of Code’, which is where millions of students all over the globe celebrate Computer Science Education. The children put their coding skills to the test as they were able to input their codes to create different Read more
Today, Year 5 took part in a Santa Dash to raise money for a charity called Save the Children. The children all took part in a one mile dash around our playground by either walking, running or a mixture of the two. We had our Christmassy songs playing to keep Read more
This morning Year 5 went to church for our Christingle service. Everyone was absolutely amazing at singing and telling the story of Christingle. There were some beautiful singing voices and great participation.
This half term we will be creating our own ‘Doodlers’ using electrical circuits. In todays lesson we have investigated the ‘Doodlers’ and by taking them apart and trying different ways of reconstructing them. We investigated different equipment and evaluated which items worked best and why. Next, the children will design Read more
Today we have been comparing physical and chemical changes. We recalled our knowledge of what a physical and a chemical change is. We investigated the similarities and differences between the two and how we could define them. We also used a venn diagram, linking in with our Maths work, to Read more
This afternoon Pine have been introduced to two new ‘skills builders’. We have discussed in detail the qualities needed to be a good problem solver and what makes someone creative. We’ve investigated different jobs that require these two skills and discussed how we are problem solvers and creative within school Read more