In Year 3 the children carried out an investigation to find out what makes up soil. They set up different trays with different materials in (banana skin, leaves, rubber). They will now watch to see how the materials break down in soil. Did you know that soil is a composed of five main ingredients: minerals, organic matter, living organisms, gas, and water.
In Year 3 the children carried out an investigation to find out what makes up soil. They set up different trays with different materials in (banana skin, leaves, rubber). They will now watch to see how the materials break down in soil. Did you know that soil is a composed of five main ingredients: minerals, organic matter, living organisms, gas, and water.
Year 3 have been exploring the fascinating world of rocks! They classified a range of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks by carefully observing their properties, including colour, weight, texture and…
Our Viridis Music Festival was a fantastic celebration that brought our school community together through the power of music. We were treated to an incredible variety of performances from Orchard,…
Year 3 loved working in teams to create healthy, colourful celebration desserts, practising their chopping skills and presenting their creations beautifully before enjoying them together. They also had a great…
Year 6 enjoyed an exciting garden workshop where they learned about the life cycle of a plant. They explored a variety of plants, identified their features, and discovered how they…
As part of Science Day, Year 6 took part in an experiment investigating the chemical reaction between hydrogen peroxide and yeast. They observed how the yeast acted as a catalyst,…
Year 4 conducted an investigation into conductors and insulators by building simple circuits and testing different materials to see if electricity could flow through them! They discovered that metals are…
Year 3 took part in an exciting gardening workshop where they learned all about invertebrates that live in natural habitats, including worms, snails, and woodlice. The children then explored the…
EYFS recently cared for chicks in the classroom. They were fascinated as they watched them hatch from eggs and grow into fluffy chicks. They especially enjoyed observing them and gently…
Southwold celebrated some fantastic holiday homework completed over the half-term break! Children proudly shared their research and creative projects, which are now on display in their classrooms.
