Autumn 1

We started the year with a residential trip to Robinwood in Alston, Cumbria. During our trip to Robinwood, we took part in activities such as wall climbing, canoeing, the trapeze, archery and an obstacle course. All of these activities helped to improve our resilience and problem-solving skills and develop our confidence. It was great to work together in teams and strengthen our friendships and sense of community.

In Science, we have been learning all about the circulatory system and the heart. During Science Week, we took part in a workshop where we had the chance to dissect a sheep’s heart to find out more about what it's made up of. In one of our lessons, we explored how exercise impacts our breathing rate by exercising on the spot and then measuring our breathing rate just after finishing and then later at rest.

During our PE sessions this half term, we have been working with Miss Thompson to develop our boxing skills and improve our fitness. We have enjoyed working in pairs to learn a range of different punches which has increased our hand-eye coordination. We have also taken part in whole class games and circuits to boost our fitness and agility. The sessions are always exhausting but great fun!