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W/B 13th October 2025

This week, the Foxes group has immersed itself in the fascinating world of science through an engaging experiment that involved vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, and balloons. The children combined these two common household ingredients to create a chemical reaction that produced carbon dioxide gas, causing the balloons to inflate. This hands-on activity not only demonstrated basic principles of chemistry but also allowed the children to observe the reactions in real-time, enhancing their understanding of gas production and properties. For further scientific exploration about materials visit: Separation – KS2 Science curriculum - BBC Bitesize.

W/B 6th October 2025

Foxes competed in an inter school cross country event on Wednesday. Everyone completed the course with some amazing results. It was also great to see the positive and supportive attitude of the class as they cheered each other on. Well done to all Foxes – you made us very proud.

We have been looking at typography in art. Over the last couple of weeks, we have designed our own maps, and then this week, we have made them 3D.

W/B 29th September 2025

In maths we have been rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000, 10,00 and even 100,000! Some of the children have thought of their own raps to help remind them how to round. Rounding numbers- BBC Bitesize

We are currently looking at dissolving solutions and how we can get some materials back (such as sugar and salt from water). We had fun dissolving sugar and meting butter. Dissolving – KS2 Science curriculum - BBC Bitesize This can also be done at home- pictures greatly received!

W/B 22nd September 2025

Foxes have been learning about food trade in Geography and in particular exports and imports. They have explored the advantages and disadvantages of importing food from other countries. Here is some more information and a quiz: Explore trade - BBC Bitesize

We have also been writing a story about a Blush Thief who steals blushes to make the sunrise/sunset more beautiful and magical. Here is an example of our wonderful writing.