9 Dec

Let me hear you say 'Roar!'

Year 3 have been learning all about the power of compressed air and pneumatics.

2 Dec

Y6 Design and Technology - Waistcoats

Y6 designed their waistcoats - we decided to go for a Christmas theme.

We chose our preferred fabric and used templates to prepare our waistcoats.

Using safety pins we joined the different fabric together, creating seams.

Finally, using the running stitch, we sewed the waistcoats together…

29 Nov

Lanterns Lanterns Everywhere

Children in Year 4 have spent the day making lanterns ready for the Ellesmere Port Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch On. 

The children have reinforced their measurement and shape knowledge as well as learning about structures. 

30 Sep

It's All Greek to Me!

Y4 have spent the day learning about Ancient Greek Legacies of language, theatre and architecture.

 

The children worked together to build a model version of the Parthenon and complete a drama about the Ancient Greek Gods of Olympus.  

21 Sep

Year 2 - Design and Technology

Year 2 have been taste testing the best ingredients for a fruit smoothie so they have been experimenting with different combinations.  They have explored where fruits come from and how to use implements such as knives safely.  They have also learned about food hygiene.

Technical knowledge:…

10 Feb

The Great British Bake Off Part 1

As part of our DT learning this half term, children have been researching different types of bread before making their own. 

 

A huge thank you to one of parents who is a Chef and sent in a selection of homemade bread for us to try,

 

27 Jan

Year 3 are digging the Stone Age

Year 3 have been building dens to protect their Lego (stone Age) man from the elements.

Year 3 have also been using Scratch to create their own Stone Age game.

 

All in all we dig the Stone Age!

17 Jan

Reception- Baking gingerbread men

This week we had a special delivery. Upon investigation, we found a basket full of cooking equipment and ingredients and a recipe card to make Gingerbread men. We carefully read the instructions and measured out all the ingredients to make our tasty biscuits. 

 

2 Dec

Our chair design.

In Year 1 we designed a new chair for baby bear. 

2 Dec

Designing and making a new chair for baby bear.

In Year 1 we designed and made a new chair for baby bear as Goldilocks had broken his!

These are the finished chairs for baby bear. We tested out how strong they were.