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Year 3 - Science - How Do Shadows Change Throughout The Day?
Working in small groups, the children used torches as light sources to represent the movement of the sun across the sky. By angling and repositioning their torches around a fixed object, they observed how the position of a light source directly impacts shadow length and direction. They discovered that when the torch was held low to simulate morning or late afternoon, the shadows stretched out long, whereas positioning the torch directly overhead created the shortest shadows. This hands-on classroom investigation allowed the class to carefully control their variables while developing their scientific enquiry and measurement skills.
Reception - Understanding the World - Autumn
Reception have had a busy week exploring Autumn. We began with a special story about Pip, a little fairy who needed help decorating his home with nature's best treasures. The children were very keen to help Pip, so we headed outside to see what we could find. We observed the trees and the leaves that had started to change colour and we searched for some that had fallen to the ground. We then used out Autumn treasures to make potions in the Mud Kitchen.
Year 6 - Science - Applying Practical Knowledge of Circuits and Switches
Year 6 applied their scientific knowledge of circuits and switches during an exciting science lesson to design and create custom greetings cards, incorporating either a light-up or moving component powered by bulbs or motors. The children discussed how impractical it would be for the cards to remain constantly active, as the batteries would likely run out before the recipients even opened them. To solve this problem, they successfully incorporated clever switches using split pins and paper clips. Throughout the lesson, the children demonstrated outstanding teamwork and perseverance to complete the task, and they are incredibly proud of their final designs.
Year 4 Science - Bird hunt and classification
Following on from our leaf hunt last week, Year 4 continued their hunting skills, but this time looking for birds! We enjoyed searching the school grounds for the different types of birds, ticking them off our sheet once found. When we came back to class, we researched the birds we had found and came up with questions that could be used to help classify them.
Year 4 Science - Leaf Hunt and Classification Keys
Year 4 have been looking at, 'Living things and their Habitats' in our Science lessons. We have learnt how to group things by using classification keys and selecting relevant questions to help do this. In our Science lesson this week, we put our knowledge to the test by collecting leaves from the school grounds on a leaf hunt, and then worked in table groups to help classify the different leaves we had found.
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Year 3 - Science - Sources of Light
This term, our Year 3 mini-scientists are rolling up their sleeves and stepping into the lab to explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. We’re really focusing on practical, hands-on learning, giving the children a chance to ask big questions, test out their own ideas, and figure out how things work firsthand. It’s always a hugely popular topic, and we can’t wait to see their curiosity take off as they get stuck into some brilliant classroom experiments.
Year 1 - Outdoor Learning - Identifying Parts of Trees
Year 1 had a fantastic time taking our learning outdoors today! We explored the school grounds to discover the different parts of a tree—hunting for leaves, branches, the trunk, and even spotting some roots popping up out of the soil. We had a great chat about the important job each part does to keep the tree happy and healthy. We also brought some maths into the fresh air! The children collected sticks and leaves, then worked hard to sort them into categories by colour and size. There’s nothing quite like hands-on learning outside! What’s your favourite thing to spot on a nature walk? Let us know below!
Year 5 Science - Investigating Asteroid Craters
Our Year 5 scientists have blasted off into an exciting new physics topic this week, exploring the secrets of our solar system. The children began by examining different celestial bodies, discussing the phases of the Moon, and discovering how a massive asteroid collision millions of years ago brought about the end of the dinosaurs. This sparked a big question for our main science investigation: Does the size of an asteroid affect the diameter of its impact crater? To put this to the test, the class worked brilliantly in teams to plan a fair test. They identified their variables and designed their own data tables to record their future findings. The children raided the PE cupboard to use different-sized sports balls as their "asteroids." They dropped these into trays of sand to measure and observe the deep craters left behind. What do you predict our results will show—will a larger asteroid always make a wider crater?
Nursery And Pre-School - Science - Exploring Textures
This week, our Nursery and Pre-School children became young scientists as they explored how the texture of a familiar object can change when it is manipulated in different ways. Using bread as their subject, the children participated in a sensory experiment to observe three distinct states of texture. The investigation began with plates of fresh bread being passed around the circle. This first state sparked excellent descriptive vocabulary, with the children identifying the texture as "soft" and "spongy." Next, the children were introduced to bread that looked identical to the first sample but had been frozen. They immediately noticed a significant change in its physical properties, observing that it was now "hard" and "rough." The children delighted in discovering that they could tap the frozen bread firmly against their plates—an action that was impossible with the soft, fresh bread. Finally, the class explored what would happen when water was added to the bread. The children watched in fascination as the poured water instantly disappeared. This led to an engaging group discussion about where the water had gone, with several children accurately concluding that the bread had "soaked it up." When this final state was passed around the circle, the children used their senses to describe the completely transformed texture, labeling it as "squidgy," "slimy," and "wet." This hands-on experiment provided a fantastic introduction to material properties, absorption, and scientific observation.
Year 4 - KS2 Science Show
Did KS2 have a fantastic time during our Science Show about Electricity? Year 4 certainly did! We could apply our scientific knowledge of electricity to help reason and explain the experiments we took part in and make predictions about what might happen. It was so much fun!
Year 3 - Science - Investigating Grip Strength
Our Year 3 scientists have been putting their strength and measurement skills to the test in a hands-on investigation all about grip strength. To figure out how the size of an object affects how tightly we can hold it, the children worked in teams to investigate a range of PE equipment. Here is how they cracked the science behind the squeeze: Measuring Circumference: First, they carefully used tape measures to find the distance around different PE balls—from tiny tennis balls to chunky basketballs. The Grip Test: Next, they tested how easy or difficult it was to securely grip each ball with one hand. Analysing Data: They compared their measurements to see if a larger circumference made it harder to maintain a strong grip. There was brilliant mathematical thinking, fantastic teamwork, and plenty of determined faces as they tested their theories.
Year 2 Science: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Year 2 have started a new topic in Science about plant-based materials. We have deepened our knowledge of sustainability by considering the 3R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Miss Mulligan was extremely impressed with the creativity shown during the "trash to treasure" activity, where the children chose a piece of rubbish to redesign into a new useful product. Plastic bottles became bird feeders, cardboard boxes became bug hotels, old tights became teddies!
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