Y2 - Geography

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Year 2 have been exploring atlases, maps and globes to identify the 7 continents of the world.

Knowledge: to locate the 7 continents of the world

Skills: to understand that an atlas is a book of maps.

Vocab: continents, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, North and South America,…

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Year 3 Geography

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Ever wondered why Brookside is called Brookside? Well the answer is in plain sight.Year 3 went to visit the 'brook' that meanders from Cheshire Oaks, past our school, through Rivacre Valley as it journeys on to the River Mersey. The brook is on the first available map of 1845, however everywhere…

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Bake Off

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Year 3 have been in the Bake Off tent as part of Design and Technology learning how to use seasonal fruit to make a totally tasty apple crumble. Not only is this tasty food - it is an environmentally friendly treat too!

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Where does our food come from?

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Year 3 have been learning all about the pros and cons of importing food.

They have had to decide whether it is is better to buy food locally or import.

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Year 1 Geography

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Year 1 Geography

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What is the impact on the environment of what we eat?

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The children have been learning about the impact on our environment that our food choices have.

Here you can see the children's understanding from their recap of yesterday's Geography lesson.

 

The children have discussed the difference between eating local produce compared to importing…

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Today we read 'Martha Maps It Out' and drew a map of where we live to send it to Martha.

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A day at the seaside

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Burwardsley 2023

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Year 4 have had the most amazing 2 day residential at Burwardsley Outdoor Education Centre. 

The children completed a variety of different activities (orienteering, pond dipping, survival skills, den building, and toasting marshmallows) in order to build up their life skills and…

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Y6 Residential

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Outdoor learning offers so many benefits, including the development of resilience and the fostering of team spirit. It was such a privilege to take our Year 6’s to the Menai Centre on the island of Anglesey. By stepping outside the classroom, children face new challenges and learn to adapt,…

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Rainforest in a Box

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The children in Year 4 have had a great time extending their learning at home by creating a 'Rainforest in a Box'.  

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