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Image of In Science today, we explored the parts of a plant! We took time looking closely at the roots and discussing their role. We then looked at the stem, leaves, and petals. 🌸🪴

14 May

In Science today, we explored the parts of a plant! We took time looking closely at the roots and discussing their role. We then looked at the stem, leaves, and petals. 🌸🪴

Image of All About Seeds! This week in Science, we explored the wonderful world of plants. We examined various seeds, noting their different shapes and sizes. The children were amazed to learn how even the tiniest seed can eventually grow into a huge plant!

13 May

All About Seeds! This week in Science, we explored the wonderful world of plants. We examined various seeds, noting their different shapes and sizes. The children were amazed to learn how even the tiniest seed can eventually grow into a huge plant!

Image of Year 1 Geography: The Seven Continents🌏 This week, we have been learning all about the seven continents! We have been using maps to find where they are located and learning their names.

12 May

Year 1 Geography: The Seven Continents🌏 This week, we have been learning all about the seven continents! We have been using maps to find where they are located and learning their names.

Image of Our caterpillars have gone into their cocoons! Mrs Holden carefully helped us put them in the butterfly net. Now we have to wait and see when they will hatch into butterflies.

11 May

Our caterpillars have gone into their cocoons! Mrs Holden carefully helped us put them in the butterfly net. Now we have to wait and see when they will hatch into butterflies.

Image of Year 4 continued exploring electricity in science today. The children built practical circuits, learning that any gap or break prevents the flow of power. It was great to see our "bright sparks" problem-solving to complete their connections!

6 May

Year 4 continued exploring electricity in science today. The children built practical circuits, learning that any gap or break prevents the flow of power. It was great to see our "bright sparks" problem-solving to complete their connections!

Image of In Science, we are studying plants. After a walk to explore different species, we planted our own seeds and discussed how to care for them. We are excited to observe them over time and see how they grow!

5 May

In Science, we are studying plants. After a walk to explore different species, we planted our own seeds and discussed how to care for them. We are excited to observe them over time and see how they grow!

Image of We have been learning about the different seasons and what to expect in each. To secure our learning we went on a Spring Walk, we found flowers, trees, leaves and insects that we would expect at this time.

27 Apr

We have been learning about the different seasons and what to expect in each. To secure our learning we went on a Spring Walk, we found flowers, trees, leaves and insects that we would expect at this time.

Image of Today in science we have planted our own sunflower seed, we are having a competition as to who can grow the tallest sunflower.

16 Apr

Today in science we have planted our own sunflower seed, we are having a competition as to who can grow the tallest sunflower.

Image of To celebrate Science Week, the children worked beautifully in their teams to design and construct sturdy bridges. There was a lot of trial and error, but the final structures were impressively strong. Well done, everyone!

2 Apr

To celebrate Science Week, the children worked beautifully in their teams to design and construct sturdy bridges. There was a lot of trial and error, but the final structures were impressively strong. Well done, everyone!

Image of We are experimenting today in science with magnets. Which magnet is the strongest?

25 Mar

We are experimenting today in science with magnets. Which magnet is the strongest?

Image of Yesterday’s science lesson. I was very impressed with how each group carried out their fair tests.

24 Mar

Yesterday’s science lesson. I was very impressed with how each group carried out their fair tests.

Image of Learning all about life cycles in Science.

20 Mar

Learning all about life cycles in Science.