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.

Year 1 Animal Antics

19th January 2026P Mullea

Last week Year 1 had a visit from Stef (and her many animal friends) as part of our Science topic ‘Animals including Humans’.

Last half term we learned all about animal classification, including characteristics of the following: Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles and Fish.

The children have become experts at grouping animals by their class and spotting characteristics. They got to put their knowledge to the test when Stef visited.

Did you know a Hedgehog is a mammal like us? Their spikes are actually hair!

Have a look at our photos and see if you can guess which animal belongs to which animal class.

 

Allotment Superstars!

16th July 2025Emma Adams

We’ve had another lovely haul of produce from our allotment which proved popular at home time tonight. Even Lucas and Lexi’s bunny, Snowy, has been enjoying our home-grown Kale! A big thank you to our Year 3 Breakfast Club, who have been so helpful watering the plants every morning. We look forward to continuing our work with Kaye and Danielle from Williby Rocs, and as always, a huge thank you for their help this term. We have loved our allotment sessions!

Look at what we’ve grown! Help yourself to our produce – Wed 2nd July at home time  

1st July 2025Emma Adams

This week, why not help yourself to some of the delicious, fresh vegetables we’ve been growing in our allotment? We’ll have a table set up at home time so please pop along and take what you fancy!

We have loved the weekly sessions in our allotment and our Thursday Gardening Club have been busy too! As always, a huge thank you to the fantastic Kaye and Danielle from Williby Rocs CIC.

We’ve loved:

  • sowing our seeds and transplanting them into our raised beds
  • caring for our heat loving plants in the poly tunnel
  • being outdoors building bug hotels and making wild flower seed bombs for our buzzy friends!
  • creating colourful signs and of course our garden maintenance

Y1T Visit to Rising Sun Park

19th June 2025J Twigge

Y1T were very excited to visit Rising Sun Park in Newcastle.

We were able to take part in lots of activities linked to our Science Topics.

First was pond dipping, the children were given a net, identification cards and a tray to see what we could find. We used our nets to see what minibeasts we could find in the pond habitat.  We found blood worms, water boatman, pond skater, water beetles and lots of water louse.

The next habitat was the large meadow.  We were able to create our own pond and minibeasts art using items located on the ground in the meadow, such as leaves, sticks and pine cones.  We are very imaginative!

After we ate our fantastic packed lunched we went to the quarry, which is sheltered to see what sort of minibeasts like to live in dark and damp habitats.  We found spiders, millipedes, woodlice, worms and ever a frog!

Finally we made our own minibeasts from clay.

 

 

 

 

Reception STEM Week

7th June 2025D Wilkinson

This week Reception had lots of fun designing and creating ocean vehicles.  We talked about the variety of jobs people do around the ocean. We showed fantastic teamwork, and improved our thinking and problem solving skills.  We also learned lots of interesting facts about how to keep our oceans safe for all living things. Look at some of our amazing creations!!!