NEWS & EVENTS BLOG

This week in science we have been learning all about objects and materials. The children learnt about 6 different material types and what an object is. We found out that an object is made from a material. After sorting different objects into the material they are made from, the children went around the classroom on an object hunt. They were looking for an object that is made from a material we have looked at. This opened up interesting discussions and the children realised th

To begin our Science topic, we went on a materials hunt around school. We thought about the materials that we see inside and outside of the classroom and the properties of each material. We plan on doing some invesigations on the suitability of different materials as our topic goes on.

This week, we made wraps using lots of healthy ingredients. We practised different skills, including snipping, cutting, spreading and grating as part of our work in Design and Technology. This also linked in with our work in Science on choosing foods to keep us fit and healthy. Our wraps were delicious and we plan on making more at home!

Our current topic in science is forces. This week we got into groups of 5 carry out a fair test to answer the question: "Does the shape of an object influence water resistance?"

This week, our Reception children have been busy exploring the world of materials! From wood to metal, fabric to bricks, we’ve been learning all about the different materials that make up the world around us. To kick off our learning, the children went on a material hunt around school. They spotted wooden tables, metal gates, plastic pots fabric cushions, and even brick walls! Back in the classroom, we had lots of fun sorting materials into groups. In our art area, the childr

Reception children had a magical afternoon exploring autumn during a special experience at The Lighthouse Project.  We began by collecting leaves of all shapes, sizes, and colours—from fiery reds to golden yellows and crunchy browns. The children were fascinated by the variety and loved comparing their finds with friends. It was a brilliant opportunity to talk about seasonal changes and observe the signs of autumn all around us. Next, we played some exciting outdoor games tha

This week Year 3 began their new Science topic ‘Rocks and Soils’. The children found out about the components of soil and labelled a pie chart. They then considered which component was the most important: mineral matter, water, air or organic matter. Later, they went outside to play ‘Soil I-Spy’. In pairs they looked for worms, rocks and decomposing leaves.

This week, our Reception children truly impressed us with their phonics skills and lovely writing! As part of our autumn theme, the children explored seasonal objects like leaves, conkers, and pinecones, and used their phonics knowledge to identify and record the initial sounds of each one. It was wonderful to see them confidently writing sounds like l for leaf  and c for conker . We’ve also been working hard on: Pencil grip Pressure control  Letter formation  We are so proud