--- title: "Blog by Tag: Science" url: "https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/tag/science" school: "St Bridget's Catholic Primary School" --- # Blog by Tag: Science [![Image of Y1 From Roots to Petals](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4581(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-19-28-y1-from-roots-to-petals) 6 November 2026 #### [Y1 From Roots to Petals](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-19-28-y1-from-roots-to-petals) Year 1 have been busy exploring the different parts of a plant and learning about the important job each part does. They discovered how roots help to take in water and nutrients, stems support the plant and transport the water and nutrients around the plant, leaves help the plant make food and… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-19-28-y1-from-roots-to-petals) [![Image of Electricity Y6 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1071(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-20-24-electricity-y6-2026) 23 October 2026 #### [Electricity Y6 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-20-24-electricity-y6-2026) Year 6 Investigate Electricity! Year 6 have been putting their scientific skills to the test as they brought their topic on electricity to an exciting end! The children devised their own investigations to test a hypothesis, carefully changing one variable in their circuits to observe… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-20-24-electricity-y6-2026) [![Image of Year 3 Soil Sample Explorations](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0774.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-13-19-51-year-3-soil-sample-explorations) 13 October 2026 #### [Year 3 Soil Sample Explorations](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-13-19-51-year-3-soil-sample-explorations) Year 3 have been getting their hands dirty as they embarked on an exciting adventure beneath the surface of the Earth. Using sieves, the children carefully sifted through the soil to investigate its contents. They were amazed to discover the variety of tiny animals, plant matter and… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-13-19-51-year-3-soil-sample-explorations) [![Image of Year 5 and 6 Enjoy an Explosive REACT Science Show](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0434.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-07-22-18-year-5-and-6-enjoy-an-explosive-react-science-show) 7 October 2026 #### [Year 5 and 6 Enjoy an Explosive REACT Science Show](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-07-22-18-year-5-and-6-enjoy-an-explosive-react-science-show) What an exciting afternoon Year 5 and 6 had today as we enjoyed the fantastic REACT Science Show! We were treated to an action-packed afternoon of science, where we didn’t just learn about science, we saw it in action! The show helped us understand how science plays an important role in making… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-07-22-18-year-5-and-6-enjoy-an-explosive-react-science-show) [![Image of Year 5 Science Experiment](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0110.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-24-14-40-year-5-science-experiment) 24 September 2026 #### [Year 5 Science Experiment](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-24-14-40-year-5-science-experiment) Year 5 Investigate Mixtures and Solutions This week, Year 5 have been learning about mixtures and solutions. They carried out an experiment to investigate which substances are soluble in water. The children tested sugar, salt, oil, tissue and flour. They carefully mixed each substance… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-24-14-40-year-5-science-experiment) [![Image of Year 2 Science Walk 2026 ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0122(3).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-16-16-55-year-2-science-walk-2026) 16 September 2026 #### [Year 2 Science Walk 2026 ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-16-16-55-year-2-science-walk-2026) **Year 2 Science – Living Things!** This week in Science, Year 2 have been learning all about **living things**! We started by learning about **MRS GREN**, a fantastic way to help us remember the seven things that all living things do: **M** – Movement **R** – Respiration **S** – Sensitivity **G** – Growth **R** –… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-16-16-55-year-2-science-walk-2026) [![Image of Ocean Day 2026 with Year 2 ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5119.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-08-17-04-ocean-day-2026-with-year-2) 8 June 2026 #### [Ocean Day 2026 with Year 2 ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-08-17-04-ocean-day-2026-with-year-2) Year 2 spent World Ocean Day learning about its importance and the role they can play in protecting the World’s oceans. Each child created their own mini ocean landscape from paper and had great fun filling it with their favourite ocean creatures and plants. [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-08-17-04-ocean-day-2026-with-year-2) [![Image of Planting Seeds in Year 2 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4421.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-05-15-59-planting-seeds-in-year-2-2026) 5 June 2026 #### [Planting Seeds in Year 2 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-05-15-59-planting-seeds-in-year-2-2026) In Science, Year 2 have started learning about plants. This week, they have been finding out about what germination is and how seeds germinate. They had the opportunity to plant sunflower seeds for themselves as well as planning an experiment to see which conditions are best for growing plants.… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-05-15-59-planting-seeds-in-year-2-2026) [![Image of Year 4 Exploring Sound Outdoors](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8016.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-21-14-32-year-4-exploring-sound-outdoors) 21 May 2026 #### [Year 4 Exploring Sound Outdoors](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-21-14-32-year-4-exploring-sound-outdoors) Year 4 have had a fantastic Outdoor Learning Day exploring how sound travels through different materials and environments. The children worked in pairs to complete a carousel of investigations , including testing how far sounds can travel, creating nature instruments, exploring echoes, and making… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-21-14-32-year-4-exploring-sound-outdoors) [![Image of Year 2 STEAM Event 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2946.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-19-16-19-year-2-steam-event-2026) 19 May 2026 #### [Year 2 STEAM Event 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-19-16-19-year-2-steam-event-2026) Year 2 attended a STEAM event, delivered by the Centre for Leadership Performance, at Westlakes Academy. They took part in workshops from Arco, Sellafield, React Engineering, Amentum, Nuclear Waste Services, BAE and Balfour Beatty. The children thoroughly enjoyed learning about all the jobs they… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-19-16-19-year-2-steam-event-2026) [![Image of Electricity Workshop Year 5](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4040.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-12-32-electricity-workshop-year-5) 20 March 2026 #### [Electricity Workshop Year 5](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-12-32-electricity-workshop-year-5) Year 5 had a fantastic time during their electricity workshop and learned lots of new and exciting things. They explored how to make simple circuits using wires, batteries, and bulbs, and discovered how electricity flows around a circuit to make things work. They also learned about the importance… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-20-12-32-electricity-workshop-year-5) [![Image of Year 2 Science Week 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_3746.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-16-16-10-year-2-science-week-2026) 16 March 2026 #### [Year 2 Science Week 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-16-16-10-year-2-science-week-2026) Year 2 were tasked with the job of using a variety of materials to build a house that was strong enough that the Big Bad Wolf could not blow down. All the children worked well together in teams discussing their ideas, assigning roles to each other, constructing the houses and making adjustments as… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-16-16-10-year-2-science-week-2026) ![St Bridget's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/images/logo/St_Bridgets_Logo_White_Linear.png) **St Bridget's Catholic Primary School** St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD Tel: 01946 820320 ## School Enquiries Contact Mrs Parr in the Office for further information. © Copyright 2018–2026 St Bridget's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)