Celebrating British Science Week

10th March 2023Rebecca Barnett

Today marks the start of British Science Week and we can’t wait to get involved when we get back to school next week. Each crew will take part in a fascinating fingerprint investigation led by the school council. We will also have science club attending the coffee afternoon (Wednesday 15th) to share some of the exciting things we get up to at science club.

In the meantime, there are a few challenges you can get involved in at home and bring into school next week.

For Tuesday – Create a timeline of scientists through history. What are some of the greatest discoveries and who made them?

For Wednesday – Invent like a Victorian. Channel your inner inventor and design something to make life at home easier.

For Thursday – See and Eat Vegetables. Investigate the connection between how vegetables grow and how they end up on your plate.

Timeline of Scientists
Invent like a Victorian
See & Eat Vegetables

You could also find your own investigations to try! Send any pictures of you being a scientist to your phase leaders. We can’t wait to see what you get up to!

Young Voices – ‘Proud’ Single now available

6th March 2023Sophie Myers

At Young Voices, we had the privilege to sing ‘Proud’ with award winning singer Heather Small. The song was recorded during rehearsals on the day and has been made into a single. The CD is now available to purchase on the link below. All proceeds will go towards the Young Voices Charity ‘Place2Be’ which is a charity that supports Children’s mental health. Thanks for all of your support with this!

https://youngvoices.cmail20.com/t/t-l-fdusld-jjqcuyhu-y/

The Big Battery Hunt

6th March 2023Rebecca Barnett

Big Battery Hunt is back for its second year! - Primary Treasure Chest

What is the big battery hunt?

The Big Battery Hunt is a nationwide battery recycling programme for schools funded by Duracell. Its aim is to increase the number of batteries currently being recycled in the UK. Pupils are challenged to collect as many batteries as they can, encouraging their communities to do the same.

All you need to do is take any unwanted batteries into school and give them to your school councillor. The school council will collect the batteries, keep count of them and recycle them for you. Let’s see how many we can collect this year!

Class 14 World Book Day

2nd March 2023Rebecca Barnett

We’ve had a great afternoon celebrating world book day. We started off with a book hunt and then created some artwork using quotes from some of our favourite books.
We also talked about why we love reading. Check out what some of the class had to say.

What I like about reading is that when you read a book you get interested in it and have time ask questions about what will happen next. – Amy

I like that you can find a quiet place. – Freya

What I like about books is that when you read it, it is like you’re there. – Eve

I like that you can sit in a quiet place and read quietly. – Amelia

I like adventure books like Harry Potter. – Junior 

I like reading because I like going into all the adventures they have. – Kianna

I like reading the history of different places. – Leighton 

I like that you never know what is going to happen next. – Nigella

What I like about reading is that there are lots of interesting books to explore and read. – Oliver

I like that it can relax you when you’re feeling sad. – Faith

It helps you get to sleep. – Orla

I love reading, especially baking books! – Leah

I like reading because when you read a book, I close my eyes and imagine what’s happening in the scene. – Erin

Year 5 Maths – Angles

22nd February 2023Rebecca Barnett

Over the next two weeks, we will be learning all about angles. We need to be able to label different angles, order and compare them and be able to measure them using a protractor. We are also learning how to draw different angles. After all that, we will be looking at how to work out missing angles on a straight line and around a point.

Click here to practise measuring angles online.