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Magnets and Electrical Circuits

Magnets and Electrical Circuits

This week in 5th class we have been experimenting with magnets and electrical circuits. We made an electro magnet using a battery and copper wire....

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Safer Internet Day 2025

Safer Internet Day 2025

Dear Parents, Next Tuesday February 11th is Safer Internet Day. We will be conducting lessons in each class around staying safe online. The topic...

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Helping Hand Fundraiser

Helping Hand Fundraiser

Thank you all for your contributions to our recent Jersey Day fundraiser for the local homeless charity . Last night we passed on the funds to the...

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12 Days of Fitmas in N.J.S.

12 Days of Fitmas in N.J.S.

The children are staying active in between lessons and break time this December. They are all taking part in the 12 Days of Fitmas. Follow the...

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Bronze Age artefacts

Bronze Age artefacts

Recently 5th class studied the Bronze Age. During our art lessons we used clay to make some Bronze Age coil pots and spearheads. We used a technique...

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Clan Playground Games

Clan Playground Games

The whole school were busy at the beginning of the school year playing playground games in their clans. The clan captains did a fantastic job in...

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Peace Proms Prep

Peace Proms Prep

Preparation for Peace Proms is well under way. Last week we joined lots of schools in SETU arena to practice ahead of January's performance.

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Science Week

Science Week

5th class looked at the force of friction for Science week. In class we worked in groups to create a zip line to carry treasure 60 cm in 5 seconds

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Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Sixth class has just finished a 6-week gymnastics programme with Kenny. They practiced and performed a range of skills including forward rolls,...

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