P1 and P2 children planted some carrot seeds and beetroot seeds. The class also checked up on their potato plants which are growing really well. We hope to harvest them in September.
Pupils in P1 and P2 had the opportunity to try out lots of Science activities today. We investigated minibeasts (a favourite in our class), looked for plants in mysterious places and carried out an experiment to determine if a material is waterproof.
P6/7 took advantage of the Spring sunshine and took their learning outside today to explore ratio and fractions using natural materials. Pupils represented ratios with leaves, stones and other outdoor resources, and used sticks to model and compare fractions.
A hands‑on, creative way to bring maths to life!
As part of their RE lessons, P6/7 took part in a Conscience Alley activity to explore the emotions and dilemmas within the Easter story. Pupils worked together to share ideas, think deeply about key characters and discuss the choices made in the narrative.
A brilliant way to bring the story to life and encourage thoughtful reflection.
P6/7 took part in a STEM day organised by The SmallPeice Trust. They had to design and build 3 different rockets and test to see who’s rocket would go the furthest?
P6/7 became farmers and engineers as part of their Fairtrade topic in World Around Us this term. They played a simulation game where they took on the role of a banana farmer. This gave them the opportunity to think about some of the challenges banana farmers face and the positive effects Fairtrade can have on their lives. They also had to test different materials for a heat shield to stop a chocolate bar melting.
P1,2 and 3 enjoyed a ‘Take 5’ Health and Well-being day in school. They experienced different ways to Connect, Give, Be Active, Keep Learning and Take Notice.
P6/7 got a taste of the icy water the Titanic passengers had to endure and the effects of hypothermia when they carried out an experiment to see how long they could keep their hands in icy, cold water. They measured the temperature of the water which was 2 degrees then timed how long they could tolerate it. The longest time recorded was 1 minute and shortest 28 seconds!
For their latest topic, “In the news”, P6/7 have been learning all about volcanoes. They made models of the earth’s core and looked at chemical reactions when making their own erupting volcanoes.
The pupils in P2 are getting very good at telling the teacher what to do! They have been learning about ‘directions’ in numeracy. It also helps to develop talking and listening skills.
On Wednesday the children from P1, 2 and 3 walked to St.Patrick’s PS to take part in their ‘stories in nature’ activities.
P6/7 recently read the novel Shadow by Michael Morpurgo. They created board games, based on the book, which everyone had great fun playing.
After reading the story ‘The three Billy Goats Gruff’ the P1 and 2s were given the task of building a safe bridge for the goats to cross.
P1,2 and 3 created beautiful forest crowns during outdoor play.
P1, 2 and 3 have been enjoying and exploring stories during their World Around Us time. They have been playing, building, dressing up and doing loads of experiments. It has been a lot of fun!
P6/7 put their measuring skills to use when they attempted to match the world record for the long jump. This record is held by Michael Powell from USA who jumped 8.95m in 1991. P6/7 recorded how many jumps it took them to reach 8.95m. The least number of jumps was 5.
P6/7 took part in a live stream workshop delivered by The Smallpeice Trust to promote STEM subjects. They had to design and build 3 gliders to travel as far as possible. There were lots of great designs and ideas but it was Harvey and Luke’s glider that travelled the furthest, travelling over 10 metres! Well done everyone!
P6 used Multi-link cubes to work out the perimeter of different shapes. They discovered that shapes with the same area can have different perimeters.
P6/7 wrote fantastic biographies during their Victorian topic. They also learned about the work of Victorian artist William Morris and created some Victorian silhouettes using a graphic design program.
