Blog by Bryn Thornton

Middle school took part in a challenge that used their science and their DT knowledge - they had to protect an egg from an 8 foot drop!

They were told to plan out as a team what they would do to protect their egg and then they were given materials and tape to create something.

Children used…

On Thursday, the whole school got to enjoy a picnic style lunch - either with their packed lunches or with a school dinner - to celebrate the upcoming coronation. 
The children finished their lovely lunch by singing the National Anthem! 

Here you can see years 2, 3 and 4

On Thursday, the whole school got to enjoy a picnic style lunch - either with their packed lunches or with a school dinner - to celebrate the upcoming coronation. 
The children finished their lovely lunch by singing the National Anthem! 

Here you can see years 2, 3 and 4

The children have been continuing their learning in maths all about 2D shapes. We learned how to classify different shapes using sides, vertices, angles and parallel or perpendicular lines. 
First, children played a guessing game by describing their shape to a partner.
Secondly, children worked…

Our new science topic is forces and magnets. 

Last week, we investigated push and pull forces.

This week, we began looking at how friction might affect those forces by setting up an investigation.

Children set a car off down a ramp and timed how long it would take to cross a 50cm line.…

To further our topic of shape and geometry, middle school children have been investigating triangles and their properties.

We have learned about the different types of triangle and we are able to classify them based on their features.

Children cut, sorted and stuck different triangles in…

We have begun our new topic of Vikings and Anglo Saxons in history this half term. We learned a little about who the Saxon people were and how they split England into seven kingdoms. Then we tried to solve a mystery...

Children were given several 'sources' or 'clues' to work out the mysterious…

Some pictures from the wonderful Easter Disco arranged by the Friends before the Easter break. The children all had a wonderful time!

To practice their knowledge of area and perimeter, middle school were given a challenge - to set up a zoo for mythical creatures!

They were given a list of the creatures they needed to house and their requirements and they set to work planning out where each of these animals would go. Children…

Before the holidays, the children enjoyed a morning of Easter themed arts and crafts.
Children had a choice of different activities to let their creativity flow! 
Some children designed their own Easter egg pattern using crayon or felt-tips. These ended up beautiful, bright and unique!

Some…

Middle school children have been looking at the artist Alice Kettle. 

Alice Kettle focuses on the natural world and looks at the patterns and shapes that come from it. She uses cloth and sewing to create her pieces of art.

The children were given a needle and thread to explore and create…

Last week we were extremely lucky to meet another faith friend - Prags Birk - who came in to teach us all about Hindusim. 
Prags explained to the children what Hinduism is and how Hindu's worship. She shared some artefacts and symbols that are important in Hinduism and showed children how and why…