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This week we had our STEM activity. We learnt about potential and kinetic energy as we made our own catapults.

This afternoon Mrs Smith came in to introduce us to the Dance aspect of our P.E. curriculum. We watched the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team perform the war dance they enact before every match. She talked to us about the war dance being the tribal dance of New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa and…

On Friday, Year 5 completed one of the challenges from 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4.  When our parents and grandparents came in, we all went on a bug hunt.  Lots of creatures were found, including; spiders, worms, slugs, moths, beetles and flies.  

The children enjoyed searching the…

Year 4 heard that there had been fairy doors discovered in the school grounds. So we went to investigate!

The children found four fairy doors and three of them were on the Silver Birch trees. This made Year 4 believe that they were actually our fairies!

A lot of the children heard them…

The challenge last week was to complete 10 games in the "Garage" section on Times Table Rock Stars.

Only 6 children in Year 4 managed to complete this challenge. Well done to

Fran, Isaac, Harvey, Scarlett, Matty, Harvey and Finley. 

I know more children can take part in the…

This week has been all about the great outdoors in school and Oak Class have taken part in many exciting activities.

Monday morning started with our 'Mile on Monday' walk around the school grounds. Everyone in the class walked a whole mile! Well done everyone!

The children have taken part in…

Year Two have learnt lots outside this week.

We have looked at microhabitats in science, measurement in maths, den building and we have found our very own friend in the trees-Evelyn the Fairy.

Please look at the many pictures from this week. 

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This week has been 'Outdoor Week' at Gillibrand Primary School.  We have taken part in lots of fun and exciting activities outdoors.  

Monday morning began with a one mile walk! It was great fun but quite tiring - it certainly woke us all up for the day! 

We have been…

This afternoon Year 3 had the pleasure of inviting our parents to help us with a homework challenge!

As it is outdoor week a challenge has been set to see who can grow the tallest plant in 30 days!

In class we have discussed the ideal conditions for a plant to grow and with the help of…

Our Science topic this term in Silver Birch class is Living Things and their Habitats. 

On Thursday the children became Science investigators and explored our playground for living things. 

These are some of the things the children looked for:

A blade of grass measuring 2cm long or…

On Monday Year Five had a visit from the Environment Agency.  Amanda spoke to the children about our waterways and the need to keep them clean.  She also explained to the children the important role of the Environment Agency.

She brought in lots of information leaflets about the native species…

Before the summer school were kindly donated a defibrillator by True Bearings Ltd, a local company.  

Year Five received some training from Hands on Heart at the start of the term.  All the children particiapted in the session. They learned a lot and their behaviour was…