Curriculum | Carcroft School

Exploring Gravity

25th February 2026Laura Godley

Today, Crew Godley explored gravity, researching the famous scientist Isaac Newton, who helped us understand gravity. He discovered that gravity is a force that pulls objects towards the Earth. Gravity is always working, even though we cannot see it. We also explored the work of Galileo Galilei. His most famous observation was that two objects of the same size but slightly different mass (how much “stuff” they are made of) hit the ground at the same time, as far as he could tell, if they are dropped from the same height. This happens because the acceleration due to gravity is the same for both objects.

To test this idea, we carried out our own experiments. We dropped bottles at the same time and carefully observed what happened. The children noticed that they hit the ground together!

We then explored forces in active ways:

Running downhill to feel the pull of gravity.
Observing how gravity pulls us back down.
Dropping objects at the same time to see how they fall.
Identifying pushes and pulls in everyday movements.

Investigating parts of a computer

25th February 2026A Welburn

In Crew Robson today, we completed a scavenger hunt to solve the clues and investigate the different parts of a computer. We used our knowledge about the CPU, GPU, ROM, RAM and hard drive to solve the clues. We also used played a memory game to match the pairs of cards for the different parts of the computer!

Changing HTML codes

25th February 2026A Welburn

In Y4 this morning, we have been investigating HTML codes and how to change these! We highlighted different parts of the webpages, investigated these using the HTML codes that we have been learning about, and changed the information that was written on the web page. We had lots of fun thinking of new information to write and changing the heading sizes!

Writing part 2

24th February 2026Tracy Haddock

In writing today they looked at the doing word . They found out that this is a action word .

Writing

23rd February 2026Tracy Haddock

In writing the children began to look at simple sentences. They looked at what who? was using our colourful semantics.

Caution construction zone ahead!

13th February 2026Elizabeth Frost

Crew Frost have had a wonderful week exploring all areas of our provision! It has been lovely to see the children so engaged and independent in their play.

This week, many of the children have been particularly interested in developing their small world play, creating different homes and habitats for our animals. Through this, they have been using their imaginations brilliantly and building detailed role-play stories together. This strongly supports their Communication and Language development, as they listened to one another’s ideas, shared their own thoughts, and worked collaboratively to extend their play.

We have also seen fantastic examples of Personal, Social and Emotional Development, with children taking turns, negotiating roles, and working as a team to achieve a shared goal. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they solved problems together.

In addition, the children really impressed us with their critical thinking and perseverance while experimenting with balancing and manipulating different materials. This hands-on exploration links to both Physical Development(developing control and coordination) and Mathematics, as they explored concepts such as balance, size, and stability through trial and error.

These experiences reflect the EYFS Development Matters guidance by providing meaningful, play-based opportunities for children to think creatively, communicate effectively, and develop resilience.

Out door maths

13th February 2026Elizabeth Frost

Over the past few days, the children have thoroughly enjoyed exploring maths through our outdoor provision. Using our “fast maths eyes,” we have been identifying and talking about shapes we can see in the environment, developing our early numberical skills and deepening our understanding of shape in meaningful, real-life contexts.

The children have also been busy creating simple two-part repeating patterns using natural resources such as sticks, leaves, twigs and stones. This hands-on exploration supports the Mathematics area of learning, particularly by recognizing, continuing, and creating patterns, while also encouraging problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration.

Crew Frost have also been given opportunities to write numbers using chalk and other outdoor materials which has strengthened fine motor control and pencil grip. As the children formed numbers, we used fun phrases such as “around the tree, around the tree, that’s the way we make a three” to reinforce correct formation in an engaging and memorable way.

These experiences offer rich, practical, and play-based opportunities for Crew Frost to build strong foundations in number, shape, and pattern through active exploration.

Well done, Crew Frost — amazing mathematical thinking.

Reading Rewards

12th February 2026Nicola Robson

These four children have successfully completed our Willy Wonka reading challenge and have read 30 times this half term. Enjoy your rewards!

Academic Crew – personalised learning

12th February 2026Thomas White

Recently, during Academic Crew in Year 6 we have been showing independence, collaboration and hard thinking to help us get smart. During these sessions, we have our own learning target that we are focusing on. Some of us are improving our writing skills, some of us are becoming better readers and others are becoming better mathematicians. Last week, postcards were given to Rory, Tommy and Tiarna for their effort during this session. This week, postcards were given to Charlie, Ruby and Toby. Follow us to find out who will be next!