Curriculum News
Scavengers and Settlers
'On Wednesday the 7th October, 3P and 3W went to the Library to learn more about Scavengers and Settlers. The first activity was we had to go upstairs and we learned about stones called fossils.
The Great Fire of London
In Year 1 this week we have been learning about the Great Fire of London. We have extended our knowledge of timelines by sequencing the key events from the fire. “The fire was in 1666.”
George’s Marevllous Medicine
For our writing masterclass Year 2 enjoyed being a part of George's Marvellous Medicine, our class book for the half term. The children enjoyed making different medicines, watching potions fizz and bubble and watch smoke
Science Workshop
Year 6 visited Goole Academy for a Science Workshop on Wednesday 29th September. They got the opportunity to use Bunsen burners to investigate what colour flames glow when different chemical solutions are burned. We also
Murton Park Trip
Year 3 had an amazing time at Murton Park learning all about the Stone Age and Iron Age. Here are a few photos showing the amazing opportunities they had to 'live life as an early
Brain Week
This September all our classes spent time learning about how our brains work. We dissected jelly brain and learned all about the different functions that our 'super computers' perform. We even had some real pigs
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History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.
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“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”
