Form III have been studying the unit ‘Helping plants grow well’ in their science lessons. 
We sowed some wild flower seeds. When they had grown, we planted them in a corner of the field which has been left to grow naturally so it looks like a small meadow.
The flowers should attract bees, butterflies and other insects.
The children are learning about the importance of developing and respecting the local natural environment.

This is a photo of an established meadow. We hope our meadow will look this good.

Form III are studying Light and Shadows as part of their science work.

They used some simple equipment to record the ‘movement’ of the sun around the sky in order to make sun dials.

They discovered that shadows change in position and length throughout the day.

One of our Year 3 children brought these Egyptian artefacts into school to show to the rest of the class.The picture is painted onto papyrus which is made from reeds that have been woven together and pressed. From papyrus we get the word ‘paper’.

Stalactites and stalagmites are stone formations found in some limestone caves.
Stalactites hang from the walls or roof and stalagmites grow up from the floor, sometimes they join to make a column.
This process takes thousands of years.

Form III have grown their own stalactite as part of their science topic on rocks and soils.
They dissolved washing soda crystals in hot water. Two beakers  were then filled with the solution and a piece of string was put between them to act as a wick. The stalactite took about 3 days to form.

In Design Technology Form III have designed and made their own healthy sandwiches.

‘Yummy! I’m sure it tastes better because I made it myself!’

The Anglo-Saxons lived in primitive ‘wattle and daub’ houses which were built from wood and mud from the forests near their villages. The houses did not have windows but they did have ’smoke holes’ which allowed the smoke from the open fire to pass out of the houses. The ordinary people lived in small houses, whereas the thane lived in the great hall. Strong fences were built around the villages to keep out wild animals and enemy tribes, keeping their own animals and people safe.

Form III have made a village from paper and card as part of their history work on Anglo-Saxons. It has helped the children to gain an insight into life at the time and to provide a backdrop for the story of Beowolf which they have been working on in Literacy lessons.

Learning Mugs

Year III have been designing, ‘Learning Mugs.’ The mugs tell you a literacy fact everytime you take a sip from them.

Here are some ‘Learning Mugs.’

The Indian Eagle Owl

They are found in India, as far north as the Himalayas. They grow to a height of between 50cm and 56cms and weigh between 1100g and 1200g.They live in rocky hills, ravines and scrubland.
They eat mainly rats, mice and small birds.
They will also eat reptiles, frogs, crabs and large insects.

This is Amber the owl. She is an Indian Eagle owl and has been born and bred in captivity.
She lives in the grounds of Nidd Hall Hotel, near to Harrogate.
She was born on April 2nd 2007

These are owl pellets containing the parts of the owl’s food which it couldn’t digest.

We soaked the pellets in warm water.

We separated out the contents of the pellets.  

We spread the separated pellets out onto a paper towel to dry.We picked the bones out. 

These bones and pieces of fur are what we found in the pellets.

Form III enjoyed learning all about Eagle Owls. This is a display showing what they covered.

Mia has been doing some extension work on rainforests.

She thought it would be a good idea to write to WWF to express her concerns about the animals.

This is a copy of her letter which she posted on Thursday 31st January.

One of our Form III children has been investigating “Bats.”

She was very interested in the topic and has made her own book which is full of  ”bat facts!”