Saplings caring for the animals
We have had a lovely half term learning all about the animals of the world, different climates and about where some countries are. This week we have been bird watching this week, we didn’t see any flamingos, eagles or parrots but did see lots of other birds.
We have shared our learning about…
Year 5 Science Blog: Making Our Own Earth & Sun Models!
Year 5 Science Blog: Making Our Own Earth & Sun Models!
In Year 5, we got hands‑on with our Space topic and recreated models of the…
Splashes, Sticks and Surprises: Our Amazing Day at Mason’s Wood!
This week, Elder Class had one of the best school days ever when we went on our trip to Mason’s Wood. It felt like stepping into a real-life nature adventure!
When we arrived, we met our friendly guide from the River Ribble Trust, who helped us explore the woodland and taught us all about the…
Animals from warm climates
What a wonderful week we have had exploring the warmer climates of Africa and Australia and the animals they have. We learnt what it is like to be a safari ranger and what the job entails. We heard about endangered animals and thought how maybe we could help them. We loved hearing about the cheeky…
Who stole the porridge?
The children in Reception Class arrived in school early on Monday morning to a crime scene... Who had stolen all of the porridge? Firstly we practised using a magnifying glass, before investigating the crime. The class created wanted posters, which we shared around school.
On Wednesday a letter…
Alston Observatory
What an excellent morning we have had at Alston Observatory.
When we arrived, we got the chance to look at the planetarium. We learned all about solar eclipses, planets, stars and galaxies. We were amazed at how huge our Universe is.
It was interesting to see the difference in sizes between…
Visiting cold places
We have been learning all about the animals in the polar regions. We have had some very cold days where we have been able to think about what it would be like somewhere even colder than England. When looking at signs of winter here in Preston we wondered if it was the same in Antarctica. We…
Year 6 - A week of fantastic learning!
Year 6 Weekly Blog – A Fantastic Week of Learning!
What a busy and exciting week it has been in Year 6! The children have thrown themselves into every lesson and activity with enthusiasm, creativity, and real focus. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to:
Maths – Mastering Fractions
This…
Year 6
This week, Year 6 have had an incredible time filled with learning and special moments! In Science, we carried out an exciting experiment…
