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Image of Yesterday, we had a wonderful visit from the Ribble Rivers Trust. The children were fascinated learning about river creatures, the impact of river bank erosion, and the importance of planting native wildflowers. A highlight was making seed bombs.

13 Jun

Yesterday, we had a wonderful visit from the Ribble Rivers Trust. The children were fascinated learning about river creatures, the impact of river bank erosion, and the importance of planting native wildflowers. A highlight was making seed bombs.

Image of We have been talking about seasons this week.

12 Jun

We have been talking about seasons this week.

Image of Today in Geography, we successfully reviewed the 7 continents, locating them on a map. We then learned about the 5 oceans, singing a song and identifying their locations.

12 Jun

Today in Geography, we successfully reviewed the 7 continents, locating them on a map. We then learned about the 5 oceans, singing a song and identifying their locations.

Image of Yesterday in Science, we explored the roots of a plant. We took apart a plant carefully and had a closer look using a magnifying glass! It was amazing what we could see. Ask your children at home what is the job of the root in a plant?

11 Jun

Yesterday in Science, we explored the roots of a plant. We took apart a plant carefully and had a closer look using a magnifying glass! It was amazing what we could see. Ask your children at home what is the job of the root in a plant?

Image of A busy day of investigating.

10 Jun

A busy day of investigating.

Image of We set 7 butterflies free today.

16 May

We set 7 butterflies free today.

Image of Our first butterfly has come out of its cocoon.

15 May

Our first butterfly has come out of its cocoon.

Image of In Science, we have been learning all about Plants! In this weeks lesson, we talked about what plants need to grow and how they start from a seed or a bulb. We then planted our own seeds and are going to look after them and observe the grow over time!

15 May

In Science, we have been learning all about Plants! In this weeks lesson, we talked about what plants need to grow and how they start from a seed or a bulb. We then planted our own seeds and are going to look after them and observe the grow over time!

Image of Today in Science, we're diving into the essential needs of plants! We're conducting a fascinating experiment where we'll be removing one crucial element that plants require to survive.

15 May

Today in Science, we're diving into the essential needs of plants! We're conducting a fascinating experiment where we'll be removing one crucial element that plants require to survive.

Image of Year 4 scientists got hands-on with the digestive system today! Using tights as intestines, mashed banana as food, crushed biscuit for texture, orange juice as stomach acid, and water, they explored how our bodies turn food into poo!

14 May

Year 4 scientists got hands-on with the digestive system today! Using tights as intestines, mashed banana as food, crushed biscuit for texture, orange juice as stomach acid, and water, they explored how our bodies turn food into poo!

Image of In Science, we explored plant origins, focusing on broad bean seeds. We compared soaked and dry seeds, discovering the protective seed coat. Peeling it back, we found the young root and shoot. The children thoroughly enjoyed their scientific investigation

9 May

In Science, we explored plant origins, focusing on broad bean seeds. We compared soaked and dry seeds, discovering the protective seed coat. Peeling it back, we found the young root and shoot. The children thoroughly enjoyed their scientific investigation

Image of We have moved our cocoons into the butterfly house.

8 May

We have moved our cocoons into the butterfly house.