In science, the Reception class made predictions as to what would happen when Miss Goswell dropped a pumpkin from up high. A lot of the children thought it would be very messy. Miss Goswell had to drop it two times to get it to break, but the pumpkin did in fact make a big mess….
Lyndhurst was fortunate enough to be visited by Air Products, who put on an amazing demonstration using liquid nitrogen. Questions such as, can you freeze a banana, does a frozen bouncy ball bounce, and what does frozen lettuce taste like were all answered in a hands-on demonstration. The science behind it was discussed too, as…
Year 3 have been embracing geology. As part of their STEM lesson, they have enjoyed started learning about rocks and fossils. This week the children were researchers finding out about different kinds of rocks and their properties.
Nursery and Pre-Reception in Little Lyndhurst had lots of fun exploring the egg tray using magnets to figure out which eggs had magnets inside them.
We would like to thank AnnaFrench, from ZooLab Rainforest Explorers for a wonderful visit. Anna led exciting workshops about the rainforest and animals which live there. The children found out so many interesting facts. Did you know that half of the animals that live on Earth inhabit rainforests? Also 2/3 of world plants grow in…
Year 1 embarked on their very own Space Day! They came to school dressed as a wonderful set of astronauts, a storm trooper, Mars and aliens! In the morning they went to London Road Park, and each had a go at launching rockets. They used the different angles of the launcher and tried to catch…
Year 2 have been learning all about pancakes in English. They beautifully wrote out ingredients and instructions on how to make pancakes. The children have had lots of fun by finishing off their topic by using the school kitchen to make their own delicious pancakes. They followed their instructions well and were able to produce…
Year 3 had a brilliant time in their STEM lesson! They were looking at what scientists do and focused on creating investigations, having enquiry questions and a fair test. The children had to solve a crime using their detective skills; they loved looking at fingerprints under the microscope and seeing how they were each unique.
Lyndhurst once again celebrated an amazing Healthy Me Day. Their day, spent learning all about healthy bodies and minds, was jam packed with fun activities designed to get the blood pumping and the brain working. The day started with an Activ8; 8 minutes of rigorous activity to get the day started positively. The children also…
Reception had a very warm welcome from Surrey Heath Museum when they went to learn all about dinosaur fossils. A big thank you to Samantha from Surrey Heath Museum who showed the children how fossils are made and then all the children went on a picture fossil hunt around the museum. They then did their…