We have been exploring our spiritual development in forest school today, creating our clay woodland creatures. The children were very calm and quiet whilst doing this and enjoyed exploring this type of media.
Today in Science we have been working with magnets and exploring if different objects are magnetic or not. The children were very surprised with some of their results which prompted some great discussion work. We also explored magnetic poles and how magnets can be attracted or repel against each other. Read more…
In Forest School, in Year 3, we have created our own shelter using a tarp, rope, pegs and a hammer. The children demonstrated some excellent team work and problem solving skills and enjoyed being creative with their den building. What would your finished shelter look like?
This half term in science we are learning about forces. This week we have been looking at friction through a number of investigations. Investigation one – The children used force metres to explore the friction between a range of surfaces and their shoe. They found out it was much easier Read more…
Throughout lower key stage two in Forest School and ECO group, we have been working together to create a bug hotel using old pallets and natural materials. We’re sure the little critters will absolute love their new home! Keep your eyes peeled for new residents.
In Year 3, we have started some Forest School sessions. During these sessions, we have been using a variety of risky tools, such as a bow saw, bill hook and hack saw to cut and chop wood. The children found this a bit daunting at first, but soon became excited Read more…
Today Year 3 have been learning about the importance of remembrance day and why it happens. We completed our 2 minutes silence as a class and then this afternoon we created some art work around poppies.
This half term we have been learning all about pre historic art work. The children began by looking at some cave drawings and exploring what they could see and the colours that were used. We then had a go at sketching some prehistoric animals before coming up with a design Read more…
This week we have been learning about how soil is formed and also exploring which soils are more permeable then others. We discussed the need for a fair test and observed our experiments carefully to conclude our results.
Today was the turn for the Year 3 & 4 Boys Football team as we took part in the first round of the Heywood Schools Tournament. The boys shown fantastic teamwork and were showing more confidence every game they played. We had a variety of results including a win, we Read more…
Today, we entered the second round of the KS2 Girls Football Tournament for the Heywood Schools. We had a few extra players this week and It was brilliant to see some of them taking part in their first football tournament. They all played excellent showing great team work and determination. Read more…
Today Year 3 have been learning all about the different layers of soil. We even made our own dirt puddings to show the different layers – Yummy Next week we will be finding out how soil is made and then testing different soil types for their properties.
Today, we entered the KS2 Girls Football Tournament for the Heywood Schools. It was brilliant to see the children taking part in their first Football competition as a team after 3 weeks practice. They all played excellent showing great team work and determination. During the tournament Heap Bridge played 4 Read more…
Today, Year 3 visited Brockholes nature reserve in Preston and what a day they had going back in time to the Stone Age – even the weather didn’t spoil our day. Here are some pictures from across the day. First was shelter building, after all, to survive you need a Read more…
In Science, we have been learning all about fossils. The children have been examining fossils and learning about how they are formed. They also made some of their own fossils. We also researched a lady called Mary Anning who discovered some of the first prehistoric fossils on the Jurassic Coast. Read more…