Today we completed a challenge to ‘re-create’ the Earth, Sun and Moon in an informative video to build up knowledge of key vocabulary and scientific learning of Earths rotation and revolution. This linked to our expeditionary learning (CS1 physics) and was a great recap of yesterdays learning. We worked on our team working skills and communicating in bigger groups. We had to also use our IPAD skills to ensure our recording was final product quality.
From our IPADS we screen shared our videos on the board for the rest of the Crew. They ensured our knowledge was correct and worthy of using for our expedition final product. Watch this space for the final edit coming soon…
Y5 and Y6 were able to visit the National Space Centre on Wednesday where we had time to explore all the different interactive galleries and the UKs largest planetarium. The children had the opportunity to see shuttles, rockets, space suits and even a real piece of the moon.
During the day, they were able to read lots of information which then allowed them to answer some questions around our second case study for this expedition focusing on forces.
We also took part in a workshop all about the Sun, Earth and Moon. We took part in a quiz then took part in a practical activity around how we get day and night and seasons. Afterwards, they explored the phases of the moon and then produced a turn wheel to help them remember each phase.
Every child displayed awesome HoWLs and they really did themselves and school proud. This fieldwork has really hooked us in to our learning and we cannot wait to get started learning even more about our expedition!
It’s been a successful blast off for the Carcroft Cosmonauts as we journey to outer space (or Leicester). We expect to enter the National Space Centre’s atmosphere in just under an hour and can’t wait to view the stars from there! We’ll report back later. Out.
Today, LKS2 launched their final products for both the Spring and Summer Expeditions. Thanks to our trusty sales people, they expertly sold our CDs for the Expedition Why should we protect our beautiful planet? They also were able to sell our sweets that we made for the Expedition answering Why is sugar not sweet? The sweets were freshly packed this morning and we hope that you enjoyed them!
A huge thanks goes to the many parents that turned up and were able to raise money for different charities. It was so cool to see and there were so many lovely vibes, smiley faces and excited children. We will inform you of the money raised in due course! Thanks also to Mrs Fox for taking photos of the event!
There are still plenty of CDs and sweets left that can be bought for £3 and £2 respectively, so be sure to grab yours!
Tonight, we have been blown away by how amazing our pupils truly are. Our hearts are really bursting with so much pride. As part of the XP Climate Conference, Carcroft was invited, along with other Trust schools, for the very first event including primary schools.
We were lucky to witness some fantastic speeches, as Year 3 and 4 pupils spoke along with high school pupils in front of about 200-300 people! This did not daunt our very brave pupils, Chloe, Honey, Lilly and Tommy, as they spoke beautifully about the Expedition they completed in the Spring Term. We answered the Guiding Question Why should we protect our beautiful planet? Their confidence shone through as they spoke so clearly and incredibly well as they spoke about their learning and final product – a charity song. We could not have been prouder!
After premiering the song video and listening to a question and answer with some expert visitors, it was time to sell our CDs. Luckily, we had some fantastic sales people who walked around confidently, persuasively and persistently. They have raised a boat load of money for the charity, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation. Without their kindness and can-do attitude, I don’t think we would have raised nearly as much. Most importantly, the manners shown were impeccable whether or not items were sold. A lot of people are leaving XP with lighter pockets tonight thanks to your efforts!
Tomorrow, LKS2 will be selling the charity singles tomorrow for £3, in order to raise more money for the Foundation. It would be great if we could raise even more money. LKS2 will also be selling sweets as part of the current Expedition. See more information below about the CDs:
Finally, we would just like to say a massive well done to Tommy, Chloe, Honey and Lilly again. You guys absolutely smashed it and represented yourselves and Carcroft impeccably. We could not be prouder! A big thanks as well to the parents of these children as well for bringing them – without that, we could not have had as much success!
What a fantastic (and tiring) day we have had at Bridlington. Firstly, we visited the interesting John Bull Confectioners sweet factory. We saw how hard sweets are made and even had the chance to create our own rock. This took a lot of perseverance and effort to be able to role and mould the rock. Throughout the tour, we were lucky enough to eat a variety of sweets, chocolate and biscuits made within the factory. We even wanted to eat our rock that we had made.
After lunch, we then went to the beach. We loved our time playing with our friends on the glorious sand, under the beautiful sun. Although it was windy, it did not stop us having fun. After burning off a load of energy, we were treated to a delicious ice lolly, which helped us cool down. We would not have been able to have this, had we not raised an amazing amount of money from our cake sale a couple of months ago.
Throughout case study 2 science we have been given time to reflect and answer our guiding question ’How can a healthy lifestyle impact your body and mind?’ Through answering this we used our writing skills and wrote a science report. Check out all of Crew Mc’s beautiful work below… we even gave critique focusing on our beautiful presentation and gave out prizes for the top 3 designs. We just need to respond to writing feedback and work with our peers to revise our writing to ensure Y6 quality.
