We have had lots of fun working as TV chefs in our Topic lessons this week, take a look at what we made!

2A - Material Hunt

In Science, we have been learning about materials and their properties. On Monday, we went on a material hunt around the school to explore different objects and determine what material they are made from. The children worked extremely hard and challenged themselves to explain why the material was used and if there was an alternative material that could have been used. Well done 2A!

Year 4 - Light it up

In Year 4, we have been learning all about electricity and circuits. The children have been investigating different materials and components which could be used as switches in a circuit. They have also made their own switches using split pins and paperclips. Some of the children even created their own mini-fans using a motor.

It was brilliant to see so many budding electricians in the year group!

Year 6 bake carrot cookies

Move over Mary Berry and Jamie Oliver! This week Year 6 have been baking. As part of our topic on World War II, we have been learning about rationing. With sugar and eggs in short supply, carrots were often used to sweeten cakes and biscuits (cookies). We followed a 1940's recipe to make carrot cookies.

Carrots were the home front's secret weapon. The Ministry of Food propaganda machine tried to convince children that carrots on sticks were just as tasty as ice-creams and that eating lots of carrots helped you 'see in the dark' during blackouts. This might not be completely true, but our carrot cookies were fun to make and surprisingly tasty.

Year 1 - A busy week

This week pupils in Year 1 have been very busy! In Literacy lessons we have been working on the story of The Gigantic Turnip. We have acted out the story and re-written it in full sentences. We produced some exciting pieces of writing and our teachers are very proud. In Maths lessons we have been learning to write subtraction number sentences. We even created our own subtraction word problems and solved them. In Topic lessons we became chefs, designing and creating our very own pizzas... yummy! We now know which food groups our pizza toppings come from and we had great fun making these!

Year 1 Puppets!

In Year 1 we are currently learning about toys and have found out about the materials they are made from and how our toys differ from toys of the past.  Last week we had great fun making our own moveable puppets by using split pins to attach the arms and legs.  We began by designing our puppets and then independently cut out the body parts and transferred our designs using pens, pencils and lots of fabric!  We are very proud of our completed work.

Year 6 - Mayan Masterpieces

Year 6 have been using clay to create Mayan Pyramids. The original versions were built by the Mayan people who lived in Mexicao, nearly 3,000 years ago.  They were constructed for sacrificial rituals and sacred ceremonies using only wooden tools. Some pyramids were 200 feet high, with traps, tunnels and secret doors. We made detailed miniature versions, including steps and temples at the top -  it was lots of fun and proved how incredibly clever the Mayans were at architecture and construction!

Year 1 - Black History

During Black History month Year 1 found out about Lewis Hamilton, the famous Formula One racing driver.  We read a story about his life and used the internet to find out even more information.  Here are some of the facts we learnt...

Year 6 - We've been Weaving!

Year 6 have been learning about the ancient Mayan civilisation, who lived in Central America two thousand years ago. Weaving was a very important part of their culture. Using wool, lolly sticks and paper a lot of fun was had creating patterns and weaving our own designs. 

Year 6 - Mocktails

Year 6 tried their hand at Mocktail Making this morning!

Mixing together a range of fruit juices, lemonade, fizzy water with a sprig of mint, to make a perfect summer drink.  Why not try some of our recipes? They are delicious!

The Bubbly by Elyse

Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Blueberry, Pineapple and a mystery ingredient that you have to swear to secrecy if she tells you.

Bom Bom by Dominykas

Blueberry, Mint and Fizzy Water

Eye Opener by Ben

Lemonade, Apple, Mint and Fizzy Water

Summer Fruit Delight by Summer

Blueberry, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple, Apple, Mint and Fizzy Water

Hilldene Howler by Molly and Arba

Lemonade and Blue Food Colouring

Bugeya Beach by Mrs Bugeya

Apple, Lemonade and Mint