Tractor experience!

 

Thank you to Harry and Ed for giving a talk on the railway industry.

Rashford Class are learning how to blog.

A blog is like an online diary or journal where people can share their ideas, stories, and information with others on the internet. Each new piece of writing on a blog is called a post, and it can include words, pictures, videos, or even links to other websites. Blogs can be about anything — from hobbies and adventures to news and learning tips. Some blogs are written by just one person, while others are made by a group of people working together. The best part is that readers can often leave comments, so it’s a fun way to share and talk about ideas with people all over the world.

History

Rashford Class have been learning about Ancient Sumer’s gods and goddesses and discovering how deeply religion shaped daily life in one of the world’s first civilisations.

Road Safety Workshop for Rashfords

Our Year 6 road safety workshop was an engaging and practical session designed to help pupils become confident, responsible pedestrians and cyclists. Through interactive activities, role-play, and real-life scenarios, the children learned how to identify hazards, use crossings safely, and understand the importance of wearing bright or reflective clothing. The workshop also encouraged them to think about safe routes to school and how to make sensible decisions when near traffic, preparing them for greater independence as they move on to secondary school.

Science Day

Today, we celebrated Science Day with an exciting hands-on experiment. We explored the solubility of different substances by gradually adding water to icing sugar, sweetener, and caster sugar, counting the drops until each dissolved completely.

It was fascinating to see how quickly the sugars combined with water. Next, we attempted to dissolve cinnamon, but no matter how many drops we added, it stubbornly resisted dissolving.

This experiment helped us understand the differences between soluble and insoluble materials in a simple and  interactive way.

We separated a mixture of dried fruit, cinnamon, and caster sugar by taking advantage of their different physical properties, particularly solubility and size. First, we identified that caster sugar dissolves readily in water while cinnamon and dried fruit do not, and that dried fruit remains intact despite absorbing some water. Using this knowledge, we added water to the mixture to dissolve the sugar, leaving the insoluble cinnamon and dried fruit behind. The dried fruit, being larger, was removed easily by hand or with a sieve, while the finer cinnamon particles were separated using a filter. Finally, if required, we could recover the sugar by gently evaporating the water, leaving behind pure sugar crystals. This method effectively isolated all three components and demonstrated how solubility, filtration, and evaporation can be applied practically to separate substances in everyday mixtures.

Year 6 had a transition workshop

What an incredible achievement! It took him 7 hours to walk up and down Ben Nevis.

History

Ancient Sumer was one of the world’s first civilisations, flourishing in southern Mesopotamia over 5,000 years ago. Our timeline shows how the Sumerians developed writing, built powerful city-states, and created systems of law and trade that shaped history. Using our map, we explored the layout of these cities, from towering ziggurats to bustling marketplaces. We also studied the building process of a traditional mud-brick house, understanding how these structures were made and maintained in the hot, dry climate. Finally, we applied what we learnt by planning and designing our own city-state, combining Sumerian traditions with our own creative ideas for a thriving, well-organised community.

Gulliver's Kingdom

Day One

Our two-night residential at Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock was a whirlwind of excitement and laughter from start to finish. The first afternoon set the tone with a friendly but fiercely competitive round of adventure golf, where every putt seemed to come with cheers or playful groans. Next, we pushed our limits on the high ropes course, balancing high above the ground with the wind in our hair and adrenaline in our veins. The highlight came when we clipped onto the zipline—soaring over the park with breathtaking views of the valley below, hearts racing and smiles wide. After our evening meal, we kicked things off with bucket drumming, the rhythmic beats echoing through the crisp evening air as everyone found their groove. Later, the mini disco lit up the night with colourful lights and endless dancing, the kind that leaves your cheeks aching from smiling. We then gathered around a crackling fire, the scent of woodsmoke curling into the cool breeze as we roasted marshmallows to golden perfection. Sticky fingers, warm hearts, and shared stories under the stars made it a trip we’ll never forget. 

Day 2

The highlight began with a trip to the Heights of Abraham, where we soared above the Derwent Valley in the cable cars, the views stretching endlessly in every direction. Once at the top, we explored two fascinating caverns, their cool, echoing chambers filled with stories of miners from centuries past. Afterward, we browsed the gift shop, carefully choosing souvenirs to spend our money on. With our treasures in hand, we strolled back down into Matlock, where the day ended in the bright, buzzing lights of the arcade—laughter, clinking coins, and the thrill of winning prizes making it the perfect finale to our adventure. 

Day 3

Perched high on the hillside with sweeping views of the Peak District, the park became our playground from dawn to mid-afternoon. We braved the twisting turns of the Log Coaster, spun wildly on the Crazy Barrels, and felt our stomachs drop on the towering Pirate Ship. The Drop Tower tested our nerves with its sudden plunge, while Dino Falls sent us splashing down a twisting water slide, shrieking with delight. The Log Flume was the perfect finale, drenching us in cool spray as we raced down its final slope. By the end, we were exhausted but grinning, our heads full of memories and our hearts still racing from the thrill of it all.