Toasted Marshmallows
Last week, Miss Powley’s class enjoyed toasting marshmallows and sitting around the fire on a cold November day!
Leaf Art
On a very wet Friday afternoon, year 2 enjoyed making Andy Goldsworthy style leaf art in the dry, warm classroom. We got a bit wet collecting the leaves though!
Peacock Butterfly
While moving some firewood, Year 6 (Mrs. Dudley’s class) found this peacock butterfly. We thought it had just emerged from its cocoon but after looking it up in a wildlife guide, it is more likely that we disturbed it during hibernation. After staying still for about 5 minutes, It flapped its wings and shook itself…
Solar Airship
Year 1 had lots of fun with our solar airship. It needs a still, sunny day to fly and Monday last week was perfect. The sun heats up the black skin (which is as thin as a human hair) and this heats up the air inside. The warm air makes the airship rise – it…
Delicious Hot Chocolate
Miss Sowden’s class enjoyed hot chocolate around the fire on a chilly November morning.
States of Matter
Year 4 looked at states of matter in outdoor learning. We talked about the three states of matter – solid, liquid and gas – and discussed that we saw water in all three states. Last week, we had talked about the steam that came from the kettle. We then predicted whether a solid (chocolate) would…
Autumn Colour Spotting
Reception enjoyed exploring the woods and looking for autumn leaves in lots of colours. We arranged them by colour – how many colours can you see?
Science in outdoor learning
Year 3 (Mr Baxter’s Class) have been investigating what plants need to grow. We looked at the experiment that we set up last week. First, we checked our control pot – that one had everything: soil, water, sun, air and warmth. This was to check if the seeds would grow with all the conditions met….
Toasting Marshmallows!
Year 1/2 (Miss Discombe’s class) showed great responsibility when toasting marshmallows in outdoor learning. They were lovely on a chilly afternoon!
Year 6 use their Outdoor Learning skills
Year 6 have been enjoying some den building, gardening and tool work in outdoor learning this week. Hopefully, all the children who want to will make a reindeer to take home before Christmas.