Science
Food Detectives Workshop at BayLab
Year 4 had a brilliant trip to BayLab yesterday! The children enjoyed carrying out experiments in the laboratory and learnt all about the digestive system in the Food Detectives workshop.
Art
STEAM Fair
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
Geography
Natural History Museum, Tring
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
Science
Science in nature
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
Science
Science Week
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
Science
Winchester Science Centre
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
Science
Reptiles Visit Our Class!
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.
Science
WSP Engineering Visit
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!
Geography
Rushall Farm Trip
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.
