After several weeks of investigation and testing, Class 9 made their final boats this week. Using the knowledge gained in previous tests, they designed a final product that they thought would meet the design brief: A Viking longboat that would float and be powered by wind. After building their boats, they tested them in the water tray and used a hair dryer to provide some wind power. They then evaluated their boats’ effectiveness by answering Read more…
Nursery children have been on a number hunt in our outside environment. What numbers can the children recognise at home?
Nursery have been enjoying playing in our ice cream van role play area outside. The children are using lots of different vocabulary including counting and asking each other questions.
In nursery we have been learning lots of different mathematical vocabulary while having fun playing the snail race game, for example, one more step, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, different colours. We had to take turns, share and cooperate with each other.
Class 14 have been completing a Science unit in a week, following the completion of our SATs. The topic – Seeing Light – will see the children create their own periscopes. Before this, however, they explored how mirrors reflect light at different angles.
We have been looking at Australian Aboriginal art. We have looked at different styles. We have used paint and felt tips. We really enjoyed doing it.
Class 14 are preparing for the Great Harwood Park Bake Off. Yesterday we researched famous bakers, recipes and ingredients. Everyone picked three cakes to draw and then noted down the necessary ingredients.
In Design and Technology this week, Class 9 investigated the use of sails and keels. After making an origami boat, they were challenged to build a functional sail and then test their design in the water tray with wind power provided by a hairdryer. Some were successful. Others were not so successful…
Class 13 are participating in the Great Harwood Bake Off! Today they looked at different types of cakes in books and on the internet. They decided on their top three and copied the designs. They identified ingredients they may need.
