Planting for the Future
Owls went to Edden's Wood to plant a range of trees and hedgerows the school recently received from the Woodland Trust.
Owls went to Edden's Wood to plant a range of trees and hedgerows the school recently received from the Woodland Trust.
This term, our children have been busy exploring the world of fruits and vegetables in our Design Technology: Cooking and Nutrition unit. The focus was on understanding the differences between fruits and vegetables using our senses: taste, texture, smell, and even appearance.
Last week, our young learners embarked on an exciting journey into the world of shapes!
Last week, our pupils were treated to an incredible 45-minute music concert delivered by Staffordshire Sounds Entrust Music Service. The session was a true celebration of sound, showcasing a wide variety of instruments from the woodwind, strings, and percussion families.
Penguins have been getting hands-on with science this week as part of their materials topic. The young investigators explored the concept of hardness by testing a variety of everyday materials to determine which were the most resistant to scratching.
Using a nail, the children worked in small groups to test materials including plastic, metal, and glass. They recorded their observations, compared results, and discussed why some materials are better suited for specific uses based on their hardness.
The activity links directly to the Year 5 science curriculum, which focusses on comparing and grouping materials based on their properties, including hardness, transparency, and conductivity. Pupils also learnt how material properties influence design choices in everyday objects.