Class 3 have had a brilliant start to the year and have completed their pavilion project. The children learnt about what a pavilion is and how it is used and looked at examples. They experimented with making 3D shapes using marshmallows and cocktail sticks and used this knowledge when designing their pavilions. They were given the theme of nature as inspiration and had a fabulous time getting creative to create their models. I think you will agree they are very impressive!
Class Three have had an amazing day making their own savoury seasonal tart. We started the topic by looking at climate zones and where food is grown, we connected this to food miles and discussed how it is better to eat seasonally where possible. We then moved on to refining our peeling and chopping skills, learning how to safety use vegetable knives and peelers. Following this, we did some taste tests of seasonal foods and used this to design our own seasonal tarts. Our final results were amazing and the children were very eager to try them!
Our talented Year 5 and 6 students recently took part in the First LEGO League competition, representing our school with teamwork, creativity, and perseverance. As part of our LEGO club, they worked together to design, build, and program an autonomous robot to take on a series of exciting challenges in the Robot Game.
Beyond robotics, the children also developed an Innovation Project, exploring new ways to investigate the deep sea. Their hard work and research led to an impressive pitch presented to a panel of experts, where they showcased their ideas with confidence and enthusiasm.
Throughout the competition, the team was expected to demonstrate the core values of the First LEGO League: inclusion, discovery, teamwork, innovation, impact, and fun. While the Robot Game proved tricky at first, our students showed incredible resilience, adapting their strategies and improving their robot’s performance throughout the day.
Their dedication and teamwork were truly outstanding—and it paid off! By the end of the competition, the children were awarded a trophy for Best Core Values Team, a fantastic achievement that reflects their hard work and collaboration.
We are so proud of our students for their enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and determination. Well done to all involved!
Class Three were set the challenge of producing an information poster for a museum to educate the public about an aspect of Roman life. The children researched their chosen topic, produced draft designs then refined their final design. They used corrugated card to strengthen their poster and also added an electrical circuit to include a bulb on their final electric poster. I think you will agree they look fantastic as well as providing valuable information.
Design and Technology is always a favourite in Class Three and the cushion topic did not disappoint. The children used their existing sewing skills demonstrating excellent running stitch sewing and also learnt how to cross stitch to add decoration to their pin cushions. They produced some amazing pin cushions but also helped each other showing true kindness, patience and team work. I think you will agree their pin cushions are fantastic and the smiles say it all!
This week we have completed our DT by creating a moving card!
Our DT topic this half term was to make our own fruit salad. We had a variety of fruits to choose from. We learnt the different chopping techniques.
Class 3 have had a fantastic start to the school year and have been busy learning all about pneumatics. The challenge was to make a pneumatic toy! We explored pneumatics using syringes and balloons and then utilised this knowledge in our own designs. The children learnt about thumbnail sketches and exploded diagrams. We followed our exploded diagram designs when making our final product. I think you will agree they have done an amazing job!
Thanks to all twelve children who took part in the ‘Swimathon’ at Kendal Leisure Centre earlier this year, we have a new mobile cooking station that has just arrived in school. As part of our Celebration Assembly on Friday morning, the children were given the honour of unwrapping our special delivery.
The group raised over £1500 collectively to purchase this fantastic resource for curriculum food technology, but it will first be put to good use by the twelve swimmers to make cakes and cookies for our summer fair later this term.
Our Geography topic was looking at and finding out about the UKs 4 countries and their capital cities. We then decided for our art that we would create a landmark of London.
Can you guess what they are?
