Blog by Mr Whitcombe

In Y6, we have been using "Google Earth" to search exciting places around the world. We have been tracing the voyage Charles Darwin made on the HMS Beagle in 1832. We have explored the Galapagos, Tierra del Fuego and other interesting places on his 5 year expedition which helped formulate his…

Year 6 have created some marvellous powerpoints all about the history and evolution/revolution of computers.

We have learnt knowledge as to who invented the first computers, how computers helped in World War 2, the rapid recent developments in technology and we have also speculated as to the…

In Year 6, following our amazing trip to the World War 2 underground bunker, we have all written our own leaflets to try to persuade other people to go to the museum. WE have used 'persuasive devices' in order to convince our readers to pay a visit.

We have used our computing skills…

Well done to Year 5 and Year 6 for attending a very successful and interesting collection of workshops held at the Boat Museum last week. There were many workshops ranging from computers, geography, science, design and technology and many more! Have a look at some of our pictures below!

Well done to all of the Year 6 children for representing themselves and their families so well on our recent trip to the secret underground bunker where the Second World War was won. We do not take your great behaviour and super enthusiasm for granted. The staff were full of praise for you…

At Brookside, we teach computing in a cross-curricular manner.

We also ensure we teach the key skills of computing in all year groups through the 3 key areas of:

1) Network and the Internet

2) Using ICT

3) Making Things Happen

 Our main focus is currently "Network and the…

Today, Year 6 were treated to a marvellous science workshop with Martin from Urenco.

We looked at using sieves, indicators, chronography and even centrifuge!

There were many inquisitive minds and hopefully one or two inspired scientists of the future!!