Monthly Archives: January 2019

STEM – ‘Milking It!’

Pupils investigated how to make plastics using alternative materials and what applications this might have. Using milk, vinegar and water a simple plastic was created which pupils are making into a kilt shape and painting for Burns’ Day.

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Lava Lamps

As part of Science lessons, pupils made their own lava lamps which involved mixing different liquids and noting the reactions that take place. Oil and water were mixed and a vitamin C tablet provided the CO2. The reaction from the … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King Day

The school held an Assembly on Martin Luther King Day where pupils discovered about the life of Martin Luther King. They were then challenged to create their own speech bubble reflecting what their dream would be for the world if … Continue reading

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Science

This term pupils will be studying ‘Micro-organisms’ and ‘Materials’. During the study of Micro-organisms pupils set up experiments to discover how decomposition takes places under difference conditions. They will be finding out how long it takes for mould to grow … Continue reading

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World Braille Day

World Braille Day is held every January 4th – Birthday of Louis Braille. Pupils took part in an Assembly which recognised the experiences of people with visual impairment. After researching Louis Braille and his life, they created their own messages … Continue reading

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