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Today in science Year 5 explored what would happen when white vinegar and baking soda react to each other.

We noticed that when there was a chemical reaction between the two a gas, carbon dioxide, was created which filled the bag. We hoped for the bags to explode, but as the bags were too…

The test tubes are out and the experiments have begun.

Is there really as much vitamin C in drinks as manufacturers claim?

Year 3 investigate how to make a fair test to find out.

Year 2 had a lovely day at Bickley Farm, learning all about animal skeletons and bird habitats.

Year 2 have been learning to partition 2 digit numbers into different combinations this week.

Knowledge: Partition any 2 digit number into tens and ones to demonstrate an understanding of place value

Skills; use Base 10 equipment to support me in splitting the tens from the ones

Vocab:…

In this afternoon's music lesson, Year 5 delved into the Blues genre of music. We learnt where it originated from and talked about the genre's themes.

We then listened to Moanin' Lisa Blues - YouTube and discussed what was being sang by Lisa Simpson.

Well done Year…

Children in Year 4 have been using place value counters to explore flexible partitioning of numbers to 10,000.  

We have been looking at birds eye view maps. We created maps of our classroom. 

This afternoon, Year 5 used atlases to locate the 8 countries, the mountain range, the Alps are spread across. Great work Year 5!

This morning, we've been working hard on expanded number forms. Well done Year 5!

Well done Y6. This week in science we have been looking at:

• the effects of overeating on the body​
• the food groups that should not make up a large part of our diet
• the food groups we need to eat to maintain our health

Lots of 'food for thought'!

In history this week, Year 6 have focussed on "Why did Britain go to war in 1939?"

We looked at all of the causes and effects which led to the beginning of the war.

We have also analysed the 'Battle of Britain'. We have discussed the phases of the battle, compared the relative strengths of…