On Wednesday afternoon Gruffalo and Elmer Class had a talk from Isla's dad all about bees. We learnt where bees live, the role of the Queen bee and how beekeepers keep themselves safe. We used magnifying glasses to examine some dead bees closely and we...
In the Spring term the children across the school take part in the Great British Bird hunt. They identify different birds and use data handling skills to find the frequency of visits within a certain time frame. Each class has different birds they focus on,...
On Friday afternoon Paddington, Wildthings and BFG Classes held a Science Fair at Rode to show off their science learning to their parents and children and parents from Norton St Philip. BFG were showcasing 'States of Matter' experiments. The highlight was the Oobleck! Ask your...
As part of our science unit on plants the children in year three successfully managed to complete a cycle of field to fork, a concept that encompasses the various stages of food production and consumption, emphasising a more direct connection between the production of food...
Wild Things class took a walk up to look at the rapeseed fields as part of their science plants unit. They took photos of the different parts of the flowers and will soon go to the Fussels factory to see how they are made in to...
A cracking good day today in the Federation! Both school halls were filled with a fabulous display of creative thinking. We challenged our children to decorate eggs to make us smile and laugh and they rose to the occasion. Very well done to everyone that...
Solutions to plastic pollution - every invention was unique and inspired!...
The children showed real empathy and maturity in dealing with environmental issues...
It was a great day and we are now rock experts!...
The quality of the exhibitors was outstanding!...