Space Hook Day

Hensting Class had a fantastic time during our Space Hook Day and showed great enthusiasm and effort throughout all of the activities. We began the day by exploring the beauty of space, looking at stunning images of planets, stars and galaxies. Inspired by what we saw, the children created their own amazing space artwork, using a range of creative techniques to bring their ideas to life.

Later in the day, we applied our mathematical skills through a series of space-themed challenges. The children practised plotting and reading coordinates on a grid, and worked incredibly hard to complete a variety of tasks that were carefully matched to their abilities. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they tackled each challenge.

In the afternoon, we learnt about the historic Apollo 11 mission and its importance in space exploration. Using this knowledge, the children took part in a creative writing activity, where they were asked to continue an exciting story about an astronaut facing an unexpected problem in space. Their ideas were imaginative and engaging, and they showed great creativity in developing tension and adventure in their writing.

Overall, Hensting Class should be very proud of their effort, creativity and positive attitude throughout the day.

Outdoor Learning Day 

Today we enjoyed a fantastic Outdoor Learning Day, and the children showed great enthusiasm and engagement in every activity.

We began with a maths challenge, where the children used sticks to create different shapes and explore fractions. This hands-on activity helped them to visualise their learning in a fun and practical way.

Next, we took part in a thoughtful debate based on our class book, The 1000 Year Old Boy. The children considered the question: Is it a good idea to live for 1000 years? They worked in teams to develop their arguments, thinking carefully about both the advantages and disadvantages. Each group confidently shared their ideas, clearly explaining their reasoning, while others listened respectfully and asked insightful follow-up questions.

In science, the children took part in an exciting activity around the school grounds. They searched for hidden cards and worked in teams to match different organs of the body—such as the heart, lungs and brain—with their correct functions. This helped to deepen their understanding of how the human body works in an active and engaging way.

Linking to our learning about forces, the children then designed and created their own simple blow rockets. They tested how far their rockets travelled, carefully recorded their results, and then analysed the data by presenting it in a graph. This was a fantastic opportunity to combine science and maths skills in a practical investigation.

We finished the day by discussing Newton’s Laws of Motion, focusing particularly on the third law: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The children enjoyed exploring this concept and linking it to real-life examples.

It was a wonderful day of learning outdoors, and the children should be very proud of their teamwork, curiosity and positive attitudes throughout.