Some of our children were invited to attend a STEAM Fair at Our Lady’s Preparatory School. The fair was designed to inspire and engage pupils through a range of hands-on, practical activities that showcased real-world applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The children really enjoyed exploring the exciting Read more
Year 2 had an engaging time at the Natural History Museum in Tring this week. The bug hunting was a highlight, looking for invertebrates from pond and meadow habitats. The galleries gave us awe and wonder for animals well known or never heard of. The dressing up box was also Read more
In science, Year 6 been learning about classification and how living things are grouped using observable features. They have been exploring the work of Carl Linnaeus and the way he carefully compared visible characteristics to organise plants and animals. The children collected leaves from different types of trees and looked Read more
Last week the children celebrated science and completed experiments each to day. These included observing the effects of milk, food colouring and washing up liquid, investigating how oobleck (cornflour and water) is like a liquid and / or solid. Testing which material makes the best handkerchief and the best boat. Read more
Our Year 5 class had an incredible day out at the Winchester Science Centre! It was a fun-filled trip packed with hands-on learning, teamwork, and plenty of excitement. We started the day by designing and building our own aerodynamic rockets. After that, we headed into the planetarium for an unforgettable Read more
Year 4 were lucky to have a visit from Berkshire Reptiles who spoke to them about the reptiles of the rainforest compared to different climates, answered their brilliant questions about the species adaptations and encouraged them all to have a go at handling different reptiles.
We were very lucky to have a special visit from WSP Engineering! The children got to try on real engineer outfits, solve exciting challenges, build towers and even design and construct bridges over rivers and roads. It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience that sparked curiosity, creativity and teamwork!
Year 4 had an extraordinary day at Rushall Farm. It was an amazing opportunity for them to apply their Geography and Science learning! They studied rivers, wildlife and habitats, learnt about bees and completed the bee dance, as well as spending time sweep netting in the sunshine.
Year 6 have been exploring light in their Science lessons this half term. We have taken part in a range of experiments exploring: shadows; reflection and refraction.
