The children in Puffins have been doing their own experiments this week. They have been mixing, pouring, measuring and counting. 

We made chocolate cakes at the start of the week and we talked about how the chocolate started off hard and when we heated it up it melted and went soft.

We made Jelly and we said it felt cold and slimey.

Today we put mento mints into a bottle of fizzy cola to find out what wou;ld happen. We made a volcano. The screams from the children said it all. They thought it was great.

Yesterday, Year 2 visited Warwick Castle. They saw the gatehouse and courtyard and explored inside the castle and state rooms. Some children went down into the dungeon, which was a bit creepy! We had lunch in the sunshine and watched the bird show. At the end of the trip, we went into the maze and somehow didn't get lost!

All the staff were really proud of the year group; they were well-behaved and respectful. It was a long day, and some children were a bit sleepy on the way home.

The children wanted to find out how long, tall or short things were so they did lots of measuring. 

Year 5 have been designing and beginning to produce a pop up book.  We have been looking at books from the library and noting mechanisms such as pivot joints, sliders, and box hinges that make effective pages within a pop up book for younger children.

Year 1 went to Biddenham to take part in a multi sports festival where they played football, hockey and took part in a dance session. They were taught by amazing sports leaders and really enjoyed the whole experience. Many thanks to Miss Churchill for arranging it and Biddenham for hosting such a great event. 

Year 3 had a great time last week when sports leaders came and helped them play Scoreball. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and there was plenty of friendly competition. It was really nice to see so many of the children get involved and have a go at something new. 

Wagtails class had a great time dissecting daffodils and learning about the different parts of a flower. They used magnifying glasses to get a closer look at the smaller details and used sellotape to stick down the different items. 

Year Six enjoyed a live lesson from 'Kapow' to kick off Science Week.  It was a fascinating looking at how different reptiles adapt to their habitats.  We saw a variety of gheckos from different places around the world and got to study their features. If only they had been in our classroom for real!!

Year Six's Geography unit on 'Where does our energy come from?' has really captured their interest.  We have had some fantastic discussions on renewable energy, fossil fuels and climate change.  We have looked in detail at the USA and the UK's energy use to understand changes in the type of energy consumed over recent decades.  Our unit ended in an investigation into where the best place for solar panels would be in Livingstone Primary School's grounds.  The children collected data by asking the school community's opinions before writing their proposal.  And yes!  We have found the perfect place to add solar panels to help Livingstone make a difference!  Can you predict where it is?

 Year 4 students had a fantastic time in their first lesson on animation. 

The pupils had lots of fun bringing their ideas to life. 🎬✨

In English lessons we have been discussing non-chronological reports and reading different example texts. The children have been looking at how these reports help us understand animals in the wild.  Recently we have been working in groups to produce and improve our sentences and we have worked on categorising this information under appropriate subheadings.

Year 1 had a lovely visit recently to St. Martin's Church. They were shown around inside and learnt about many different features of the church and about how people worship. Thank you to Mrs Greenard for organising the visit and the members of the church, who made us all feel so welcome and taught us so much whilst we were there. 

Wrens enjoyed making their 3D paper art so much that they carried on exploring and experimenting, including adding patterns and designs. 

Wrens have been exploring how to make 3D art by twisting, bending, curling and rolling paper. They experimented with different ideas and enjoyed using their imagination. Here are some of their finished works of art. 

In Design Technology Wrens have been learning about hand puppets. First they discussed and drew ideas for their puppets before cutting out felt and sewing the pieces together. They were then able to follow their design and decorate their hand puppets. They were really pleased with the end product. 

We all had a fantastic time during the recent careers day.  The children loved learning about what it takes to become a videographer, a tech entrepreneur, a zoologist, and a hollywood talent agent!  A really fantastic and wide range of careers for the pupils to aspire to!

This term we have been learning to use addition and subtraction in numbers up to 20, as well as naming and sorting 2D & 3D shapes. We have done lots of practical activities to develop our understanding.

Last week was a busy one for Year six, as we also had an exciting and inspiring Careers Day, where pupils had the chance to hear from professionals in a range of fields. From property directors and music producers to zoo educators and videographers, each speaker shared insights into their jobs, the skills required, and the journeys they took to get there. The students were particularly fascinated by the hands-on demonstrations, such as a producing their own video interviews. They also enjoyed asking questions and learning about careers they had never considered before. By the end of the day, many felt motivated and excited about their future possibilities, with some even discovering new dream jobs!

Last week, Year 6 took an exciting tour of The Harry Potter Studios in London. Pupils enjoyed an immersive behind-the-scenes experience of the iconic film series, through authentic sets, props, and costumes used in the movies. Kingfishers' explored the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and the Forbidden Forest, marvelling at animatronic creatures and special effects. Interactive elements, like riding a broomstick in front of a green screen, made the experience even more magical. The tour provided a fascinating insight into the filmmaking process and was thoroughly enjoyed by us all!

The children came in dressed up for their future jobs. We had a selection of aspirations that included a footballer, teacher, and basketball player.