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We had an amazing day on Friday. We carried out a plant investigation to see what plants need to grow. We had a fun filled practical workshop with Mrs Robson and ended the day with making our own volcanoes. 

Today we had a great time together exploring Solids, Liquids and Gases.  We predicted the outcomes of mixing certain materials together.  We were amazed that the reaction of vinegar and bicarbonate of soda made a gas that inflated the balloon!  We did have a bit of an explosion but it added to the…

Year 3 and Year 6 enjoyed exploring reactions between solids and liquids as part of Science Day. We gave predictions and expanded our scientific reasoning.  When investigating dissolving using candy floss the children were challenged to use scientific vocabulary to explain how the solution was…

Nursery joined in with the school Science day and dressed as Mad Scientists! We took part in some experiments and had a fun day of practical Science. 
 

Year 4 enjoyed taking part different activities to learn about where water comes from, how we use water and how we can be less wasteful in our water consumption. 

Year 3 enjoyed improving their batting and fielding skills in cricket today. The tricky Science of Cricket! We had a great time!

Wow Year 1 have all enjoyed the best day at Whinlatter learning how to follow a Map.  Thank you to Barbara in the education Yurt explaining all about how animals use their senses to navigate.  After an extensive map trail we were all delighted to return for lunch.  After lunch we explored the park…

Y5 enjoyed learning about mud, mountains, rocks and trees during our visit to Whinlatter. We also found out about the importance of being correctly equipped when walking up mountains and got to sample some Kendal Mint cake. We learnt that this gives us instant energy and is often eaten by people…

Year 4 have been investigating the weight of carbon dioxide in fizzy drinks. 

Y5 enjoyed creating a ‘Bedtime environment’ in order to relax and read their books. We all dressed in pyjamas, brought blankets and pillows in, had hot chocolate then snuggled down to enjoy reading. We also enjoyed reading stories to reception.

Year 4 are becoming experts at finding their way around their local library. This morning, we enjoyed looking at books written in different languages. How many books written in a different language can you find in your local library? 

This afternoon Year 2 enjoyed a visit to Egremont library. They were very excited to explore some of the more challenging books for the first time and to share these with their peers and the adults. The visit concluded with a story session.