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Our Cemetery Trip
Year 3 embarked on a trip to Burnley Cemetery. We did this as part of our Rocks and Soils topic in Science. We found the difference between certain rocks and the impact of weathering on the stones.
Cress Heads in Year 1
In Class One we have been following instructions to make our own cress heads! Mrs. Nicholls loves egg and cress sandwiches and had no cress! We helped her to grow her own. We spent a lot of time listening to instructions, reading instructions and writing our own...
Science – The Heart
In our Science topic this half term, we have been learning all about the heart. The children learnt the main function of the heart, what happens in the circulatory system and digestive system and the names of the main parts of the heart. We then finished the topic...
Drumming Workshop
As part of our music curriculum, we had a Chinese drumming session come into school. The children learnt all about different Chinese instruments and then learnt to play a Chinese drum. The children played a tune called 'The Waking of the Dragon,' which starts slowly...
Macbeth – Reading
This half term we have been reading William Shakespeare's Macbeth, the children analysed the story and the characters and looked at the witches poem from the start of the play. The children retold the poem using actions and then undertook a conscience alley as Macbeth...
Recycling Workshop
Year 6 took part in a recycling workshop. They enjoyed learning about recycling and why it is important to recycle. The children used drama techniques to act out their ideas.
Governor’s February Blog
It's February and my turn to introduce myself. I am Jo McCue, Vice - Chairperson of the governing board at Whittlefield Primary School. I am very proud to be working and helping as vice chair with this governing panel. My journey with Whittlefield Primary began in...
Governor’s January Blog
The Governors’ Blog January 2020 As members of the Governing Board, our aim is to support Whittlefield Primary School and to add value to the hard work of the staff, whose primary focus is to support your children in realising their potential, as well as growing into...