This week, Crew McLoughlin stepped into the role of historians as they explored a range of Ancient Egyptian artefacts. Using their Historian’s Note Pages, the children carefully examined each artefact and recorded their observations, describing exactly what they could see, including shapes, materials, symbols and patterns. They then used these clues to make inferences about what the artefacts may have been used for and what they could tell us about life in Ancient Egypt.
As part of their historical enquiry, the children also generated thoughtful questions about the artefacts, considering who may have used them, why they were created and what they reveal about Ancient Egyptian society. Through discussion and investigation, the children demonstrated curiosity, critical thinking and a growing understanding that historians use evidence to build a picture of the past. We were incredibly impressed with the insightful ideas and questions that emerged and look forward to continuing our journey into the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt.
Crew McLoughlin recently took part in an exciting and informative first aid training session, supported by their adults from home. The session gave young people the opportunity to learn important life-saving skills and develop a better understanding of how the human body works.
During the training, the crew learned about DR ABC, a simple but essential process used when responding to an emergency. They explored what each step means:
D – Danger
R – Response
A – Airway
B – Breathing
C – Circulation
Understanding DR ABC helps people assess a situation safely and decide what action needs to be taken to help someone who may be injured or unwell.
The group also learned about the circulatory system and discussed what makes it healthy or unhealthy. They explored how the heart pumps blood around the body and why it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition, regular exercise, and positive habits. The young people considered how choices such as smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise can negatively affect the circulatory system.
One of the most engaging parts of the session was learning how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Crew members practised the correct techniques for chest compressions and learned when CPR may be needed. They discovered how quick action can make a significant difference in an emergency situation.
The training also introduced the crew to the use of a defibrillator (AED). They learned what a defibrillator does, when it should be used, and how the device provides clear instructions to help people respond confidently during a cardiac emergency. Practising with training equipment helped everyone feel more comfortable and prepared.
The session was a fantastic learning experience, and Crew McLoughlin showed great enthusiasm throughout. A big thank you goes to the adults from home who supported the event and helped make the learning possible. By developing these first aid skills, the crew has gained valuable knowledge that could one day help them save a life.
Well done to everyone involved for their participation, teamwork, and commitment to learning such important skills.
This morning, Crew White took part in an exciting introductory First Aid session led by expert, Sam. The children were introduced to DR ABC and learned the important first steps to take when helping a casualty, including staying calm, checking for danger and finding out whether a person is responsive.
The session linked closely to our current science learning about the circulatory system and the importance of keeping the heart beating to move oxygen around the body. Sam explained how CPR can help save lives and demonstrated the correct technique using straight arms and effective chest compressions. To help remember the correct rhythm, the children practised compressions to the beat of ‘Another One Bites the Dust’!
Crew White also took part in a range of practical activities, including head-only CPR, arm-only CPR, physical challenge CPR and high knees, helping them understand both the technique and physical effort needed during an emergency.
To finish the session, the children learned about defibrillators, including where to place the pads and how these devices can help restore a normal heartbeat.
A huge thank you to Sam for delivering such an engaging and memorable session. The children represented Crew White brilliantly and showed fantastic maturity throughout.
In Crew White, we’ve been investigating the effects of exercise on the heart. We completed a full science investigation including prediction, method, results, presenting results and a conclusion. We chose which two exercises we would do, with the second being more intense than the first. We measured our pulse rates and then wrote up our investigation.
Take a look at some of the fantastic learning we have been completing in our choosing time this week! We have been looking at the story of ‘Harry Saves the Ocean’ and discussing sea creatures, plastic pollution and everything related to the sea. We cooked up a storm in the mud kitchen, weighing out or ingredients at the sea front restaurant, taking orders from the customers, giving them change when they paid, and making sure they had great service. We drew sea creatures on the playground, made submarines, ‘polluted’ the water tray, and used the den building and construction materials to create sea creatures such as jellyfish and whales!
In expedition, we have been looking at the impact of pollution on the ocean and the things that live in it. We discussed different sea creatures and how they are adapted to their habitat. We then spent time sorting different animals into the categories of ‘land’ or ‘sea’.
Today, Crew White began an investigation into the affects of exercise on heart rate and the time it takes the heart to recover after exercise. We made predictions, wrote a method and then went outside to test our hearts. We completed moderately intense exercise followed by intense exercise and had recovery breaks in between and afterwards. We took our pulse rate at different times to check how our heart was coping with the increased workload.
Next week, we will present our findings and write up our conclusions.
This week we have started our independent write about an endangered animal searching for food. We have loved inventing a new story… here we are using our plans and resources to help us produce beautiful stories.
Crew Gray have been investigating to determine if exercise directly impacts our heart rate. We conducted a controlled experiment measuring our heart rate at resting, low intensity exercise and high intensity. We did this by recording our pulse before and after each activity, before recording our findings, which we are now going to use to write our investigation report.
In Crew Gray, we have been discovering all about blood and what it is made of! During an exciting hands-on lesson, we explored the four main components of blood and uncovered the important job each one has to keep our bodies healthy.
We used water mixed with yellow food colouring to represent the plasma, which gave the liquid a realistic look. Marshmallows were used to show the white blood cells, which help the body fight infections. Cheerios represented the red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body and give blood its red colour. Small pieces were also added to represent platelets, which help blood clot when we get a cut. As we carefully added each part to create our own “blood model”, we were amazed to see how these components work together to help our bodies function every day.
