Science in Y3
In Science, Y3 have been learning all about the job of muscles and how they help our bodies move. To put their learning into action, the children worked in pairs to build their own moving elbow joint, using cardboard tubes to represent the bones and balloons to act as the muscles. By inflating and deflating […]
Science in Y1
Year 1 have really thrown themselves into their latest science topic all about animals. They especially loved our outdoor lesson on classifying animals, where they could explore the playground and garden to spot different creatures, discuss their features, and sort them into groups. The children were engaged, asking lots of questions and working together to […]
Y4 History Trip
This week, Y4 visited Weston Park Museum to help consolidate their learning all about the Anglo-Saxons. The children had the opportunity to explore real artefacts, study Anglo-Saxon tools and clothing, and take part in hands-on activities that helped bring their history lessons to life. From examining swords and shields to learning how Anglo-Saxons lived, worked […]
Y3 Library Trip
This week, Y3 visited Aston Library as part of their learning journey. The children had a fantastic time taking part in a range of fun and engaging activities linked to the story Monster Slayer and their History topic on the Anglo-Saxons. They explored the library, listened to stories, and took part in hands-on tasks that […]
Y3 Weston Park Museum Trip
This week, Y3 visited Weston Park Museum to enhance their learning all about the Anglo-Saxons. As part of the trip, they dressed up in period costumes, held an Anglo-Saxon sword, made their own helmets, and explored a range of fascinating artefacts. The children were fully engaged throughout the day and brought their classroom learning to […]
Y3 Angles in Maths
This week, Y3 have begun learning all about angles – and they kicked things off by becoming human robots! Using new mathematical vocabulary such as turn, clockwise, and quarter, the children worked with partners to give and follow directions, making precise turns to create shapes. It has been a fun and active start to their […]
Y1/2 Conisbrough Castle Trip
This month, Year 1/2 visited Conisbrough Castle as part of their History learning. During the visit, they explored how the castle was built, who built it, and what life was like for the people who lived there. The children also enjoyed dressing up in historical costumes, which brought the past to life in a fun […]
Y4 Library Trip
Last week, we visited the library in Aston for a fantastic workshop linked to our History topic on the Anglo-Saxons. The children learned lots of new facts, explored real historical sources, and took part in activities that helped bring the period to life. This experience is a great example of the WPT Enrichment Promise in […]
Parkour Festival
Earlier this week, 10 children were lucky enough to be selected to attend the Parkour Festival at NovaCity Rotherham. The event provided an exciting opportunity for our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils to explore Parkour in a safe and structured environment, led by qualified NovaCity coaches. Children were introduced to core Parkour skills – […]
Kindness Day
In The Cove this week, the children did an amazing job sharing with Mrs Lindley all the ways they show kindness. They talked about how they can be thoughtful, helpful, and considerate towards others. Throughout the week, they took part in a variety of fun and engaging activities focused on being kind, understanding feelings, and […]
