Science: Gallery
Date: 5th Nov 2024 @ 1:59pm
Today Y5CG explored the effects of gravity on objects. In groups they measured the mass (g) of an object on the scales and compared them to measurement of weight (N) from the Newton scales that represent the strength of the gravitational pull.
Date: 24th Sep 2024 @ 7:51am
In science the children have been learning all about different materials. For homework the children made Material Monsters from recyclable materials.
Y3 & Y4 - Visit to Martin Mere Wetland
Date: 23rd Sep 2024 @ 7:47am
On Thursday 19th Year 3 and Year 4 went on our first educational visit to Martin Mere Wetland.
There we found Ava, an osprey who had magically turned half human. She gave us challenges to connect with nature and learn about the wild around us.
She also set us a challenge, to complete 10 more nature activities at home to become a 'Guardian of the Wild'.
When we returned to school, we discussed how this linked to our 'Creation & Covenant' work in RE, and that we are all stewards of God's world. That we must appreciate it, care for it and nurture it.
So far, 3 of us have become Guardians, with many more on our way to achieve our badges.
"I was surprised when we saw Ava, she was from our story at school" - Connie
"I really liked the activity when we made friends with a tree, we had to close our eyes and use our other senses to get to know the tree" - Ethan
"My favourite birds that I saw were the flamingos, they were all standing on one leg" - Jack
Date: 3rd Jul 2024 @ 7:15pm
Wow what a fantastic time we have had outside today!
The children used the funnels and measuring jugs to talk about which were full, empty and half full.
They used the guttering to make a route for the water. The children used problem solving skills to work out how to get it from one side to the other.
“Watch out!” – Pixie
“The water is so fast” – Matthew
Date: 2nd Jul 2024 @ 6:59pm
What a fantastic day we had! Today we all got to go on a bus to Chester Zoo. We were so excited as we went over the bridge! We could see for miles. The children sang 'The Wheels on the Bus' as we drove to the zoo.
Once we got there, we couldn't wait to see some animals. We were so lucky to see a lion up close! We had a fantastic day and got to see lots of animals. Some were hidden and we had to look very carefully to see them.
We had an amazing day and our feet were very tired!
"My favourite animals were the penguins" - Roman
"I loved the elephants" - Emily
"My favourite was the giraffe" - Alba
Y4 - Visit to the Walker Art Gallery and World Museum
Date: 2nd Jul 2024 @ 1:22pm
Year 4 had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Walker Art Gallery and World Museum. In the gallery the children observed various sculptures from different periods of time. During their time in the World Museum, they had the opportunity to look in the aquarium and the floor on Ancient Egypt.
Date: 1st Jul 2024 @ 5:07pm
After our visit to the Empire Theatre, we had the chance to visit the World Museum.
Here we were able to consolidate our learning about classification of animals from our Science unit. We could find examples of reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals and invertebrates in the gallery.
We also managed to squeeze in a quick visit to the Space floor, where a research scientist was tracking the International Space Station and allowed us to watch and ask questions.
"The group of animals I found most of were the mammals, but there were nearly as many reptiles" - Abigail
"I asked the scientist how long it takes the space station to move around the Earth, he said it goes around every two hours!" - Joel
Date: 21st Jun 2024 @ 2:11pm
Yeaer 5 conducted a science experiment to find out how me can separate different materials. We used paper clips, raisins, water, rice and flour. We used a magnet to find a paper clip in floor. We used a sieve to separate raisins and flour. We placed salt in water and left it in the sun to see if it will evaporate.
I liked conducting this experiment because we all got a turn of using a magnet - Toby
I liked how all children in our class took part - Isla
We are excited to see our results with the evaporation part of our experiment - Alex
Y5 - How To Look After Your Teeth Visit
Date: 21st Jun 2024 @ 1:59pm
Year 5 were lucky enough to learn all about how to look after our teeth thanks to Kerry and Sandra
I enjoyed the activity were we brushed the teeth - Alex
I learned that you shouldn't rinse after brushing because it takes away the floride that protects your teeth - Isla
I learned that you should only use a pea sized amount of toothpaste when you brush - Rosie
Y5 - Visit to Frodsham Forest - Tree Planting
Date: 12th Jun 2024 @ 10:43am
Y5 were invited to help plant over 150 trees in Frodsham. The children followed instructions well, using spades to dig holes into the ground, plant a small tree and ensure that they flattened the soil back over carefully. Well done Y5!
Y5 - St Basil's at Night Residential
Date: 12th Jun 2024 @ 10:23am
Children in Y5 were invited to sleepover in school to undertake star gazing activities and to spot the Moon. They set up their space pods ready for an evening over night at school, enjoying a range of activities, as well as a McDonald's tea!
Date: 10th Jun 2024 @ 2:24pm
As part of our Science topic on The Circulatory System, we made models of blood and what it is made up of.
We used a variety of materials such as beads, film and cotton wool to represent the different parts of the blood.
"I learnt that the blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets." Annabelle
"I liked that we worked togther in groups and got to be creative." Alex
Date: 10th Jun 2024 @ 1:15pm
As part of our Autumn Geography topic on coasts, we visited Thurstaston Beach.
We took part in a variety of activities including building our own sea defences, observing the effects of coastal erosion and sampling water quality.
"I learnt that when the waves hit the cliffs, they begin to erode." Ava
"I learnt that the plant's roots can help to protect from coastal erosion." Oliver
EYFS, Y1, Y2, Y3 & Y4 - Chester Zoo Visit
Date: 10th Jun 2024 @ 11:00am
We all spent the day visiting Chester Zoo as part of our work in Science
Year 3 & 4 - Our Science topic was all about grouping animals. As we explored the zoo we looked out for mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and invertebrates. We were very lucky to see so many animals in the good weather.
"My favourite animals were the penguins, they were so funny to watch" - Anthony Y4
"I really loved seeing the Andean Bear eat fruit from the top of the tree" - Maisie Y4
Date: 20th May 2024 @ 3:52pm
We made series and parallel circuits to investigate the effect on the bulb
"We had to make sure that the bulb and battery were connected in a circuit to make the light turn on" - Kayden
"Ours didn't work at first, so we had to do some problem solving to test which part of the circuit was faulty. It was the bulb" - Mia
Y3 - Residential Catalyst Museum
Date: 20th May 2024 @ 11:19am
On Thursday 2nd May we took a trip to the Catalyst Museum in Widnes,
We took part in some orienteering, outdoor games and sound hunting before entering the museum galleries to learn more about our Science topics.
Then we had a workshop where we made soap whilst learning about the history of the Gossage's soap factory that the Catalyst is built in.
After dinner and watching 'Night at the Museum' we settled down for the night in the Observatory gallery.
On Friday we took part in a Fantastic Light show before venturing back to school.
"I really enjoyed making my soap to take home" - Annie
"I thought I would be a bit afraid of sleeping at the top, but it was great fun" - Henry
