Year 2 STEM week 2026

9th June 2026E Jones

Last week, we explored the journey of energy. We found out where energy comes from; how it is stored and distributed; and ways in which energy is used. We used the Lego Essentials kits to make models including a radar and an excavation cave. We then used the Spike app to explore coding to make parts of a model move, light up and make a sound.

We applied what we learnt to make our own excavation site model with a moving element using a motor. Using the Spike app, we used icon blocks or word blocks to program our hub. We then had the opportunity to share our ideas with other children.

During the week, we learnt about First Lego League’s core values and considered ways we’d demonstrated teamwork, inclusion, impact, discovery, innovation whilst having fun!

Year 2 – St Mary’s Lighthouse

8th May 2026D Wilkinson

Year 2 had so much fun at St Mary’s Lighthouse.  We created art using a range of natural materials on the beach.  Next, we observed the seals soaking up the sun and having a little swim.  Then we climbed all of the 137 steps to reach the top of the lighthouse for an amazing view.  Finally, we explored the rock pools and identified different sea creatures.

BHW in Year 6 – Nelson Mandela

23rd October 2023D Fawkes

Y6 have learned all about Nelson Mandela during Black History Week and wrote biographies about this key figure.

Nelson Mandela was a politician and an activist and he was a key figure in ending ‘apartheid’ (where there were laws to keep Black and White people separated) in South Africa.

The children learned all about Nelson’s beliefs that everyone should be treated equally and we discussed our own viewpoints on this and how we too think everyone should be treat equally.

We also learned about how Nelson went from being imprisoned for 27 years for campaigning and protesting for equal rights to becoming South Africa’s first Black president.

Black History Week in Year 4

7th November 2022R Errington

In year 4, we learned about Katherine Johnson and her contribution to various NASA space missions. We learned that she was a black American woman with a phenomenal understanding of mathematics, and was someone who faced discrimination because of her race and gender. Despite this, she approached everything with determination. We were surprised to discover that her first job at NASA was as a ‘computer’. During her 33 years of working there, she calculated the routes for numerous space flights including Apollo 11, 12 and 13.

We used numerous sources, including the book Counting on Katherine, to find out about her life and achievements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFIqDDBfQh8

Anti-Bullying Week 2021

11th November 2021Ms C Smith

Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated In England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and takes place from 15 to 19 November 2021 and it has the theme One Kind Word. The week will begin with Odd Socks Day on Monday 15th.

Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. This is one of the reasons, that ‘One Kind Word’ has been chosen as the theme of Anti-Bullying Week taking place from 15 to 19 of November 2021.

At Harton Primary, we will be embracing the ‘One Kind Word’ theme and celebrating the week with a range of activities. We are looking forward to a kindness filled week.

 

Black History Week in Year 4 – Katherine Johnson

10th November 2021R Errington

Last week, the children in year 4 carried out research all about Katherine Johnson. She was a black American mathematician who was responsible for calculating some of the most important and famous space flight routes including the Project Mercury missions and the Apollo missions. We used our research to create biographies all about this inspiring figure in history.

Black History Week in Year 1.

5th November 2021Ms C Smith

For black history week we have been learning about Martin Luther King. First we looked at why we celebrate black history week. We then discussed racism and how people used to be treated differently based on how they looked. To understand who Martin Luther King was, we watched videos and read facts about him to make our own fact file. At the end of the week we made our own ‘ I have a dream’ speech bubbles highlighting the importance of everyone being treated equally and fairly.

 

We also created some lovely ‘ with my own two hands’ art work.

This week we also made our poppies for Remembrance day. They are going to look amazing when we put them around the school.

Black History Week in Y6 – Nelson Mandela

5th November 2021D Fawkes

During Black History Week in school, Y6 have learned all about Nelson Mandela.

Did you know that Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa? He became a President after serving 27 years in prison. He was imprisoned for trying to end apartheid in South Africa which segregated white and black people and meant that white people had more rights than black people.

We have enjoyed researching and writing a biography about this very influential man.