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In year 4 we have been learning about Tremendous Trains. 

The children were set a homework challenge to complete a simple project about trains. Their finished project could include: handwritten pieces, typed pieces, pictures/photographs or drawings.

They also had ideas of:

• A time line…

In Science this week we investigated where in school was the best place to enjoy a cup of tea! We put tea in a range of locations around the school and used thermometers to track their temperature over an hour. Then we recorded our results in a table. We found out that the Year 4 classroom is…

Last week the children worked very hard writing letters to Father Christmas. They planned their writing and used some well chosen adjectives to describe their choices in detail. Once complete, the children then edited their own work and wrote their final letter in their neatest…

They have arrived!

After posting our letters to Father Christmas and eagerly awaiting a response, we received some very special post today.

Father Christmas had sent everyone a Christmas card, all the way from the North Pole.

The children were very excited with their cards and are very…

During DT week, the children in Year 1 were challenged to create a Christmas tree. The design brief specified that the finished product must:

look like a Christmas tree

stand without support.

We looked at existing designs and made mock ups and then we designed, made and evaluated our…

The Christmas Shop was a great success this week.

Thank you for your support.

Raffle tickets are still on sale to win the 2 Christmas Hampers. This will be drawn on Monday.

I will let you know the total raised very soon.

Great Women in History

WWBBA: investigating and interpreting the past

SC: analyse a wide range of evidence in order to justify claims about the past and refine lines of enquiry.

After learning about how men and women were treated differently throughout history, we have focused on one…

Year 5 have worked really hard this week on their DT challenge.  Throughout the week they have planned, made and evaluated gingerbread houses and biscuits.  They also had to make prototypes for the pakaging they were going to use for the biscuits.  Once they were happy with their design it was…

This week in Year 2 the children were challenged to create their own 3D Christmas tree. They followed a design criteria, making sure that their design was stable and strong. The children communicated and developed their ideas through a variety of ways such as talking, drawing and making…

As part of our theme of superheroes and real-life heroes the reception class have been learning about people who help us in our community.

Carla from the Lancashire fire service came in to visit us to tell the children about the role of the firefighter. She shared a book and information about…

Well done Matthew and Evie.

Evie always makes me smile and has such a positive attitude.

 Matthew has definitely made a difference this week and helped the homeless in Manchester.

I am very proud of both children. Well done!