Category: science

To conclude their Minibeast topic from last half term, Reception had an exciting visit from Wild Fangs. The children had the chance to meet a variety of amazing creatures, including a flying frog, gecko, python, African snail, and a millipede. They loved learning interesting facts...

As part of their Space topic this term, Year 1 visited the Science Museum recently. They participated in a workshop where they learned all about being an astronaut on the International Space Station. They got to test out materials for space suits and even try...

Year 2 had a wonderful time on their recent trip to Kew Gardens, made even better by the glorious sunshine! The children were full of excitement as they explored the many interactive areas of the Children’s Garden. A highlight of the day was a hands-on...

Year 5 enjoyed their trip to the Science Museum, where they witnessed a variety of shows, including practical demonstrations of sound, light and force, at one point even seeing how sound waves could be represented by flames! There were a number of chances for them...

Class 5S were excited to perform their class assembly, which focused on the themes of space and exploration. Packed with facts about our solar system, the assembly saw the children take a journey into space, where they not only taught their audience about science, but...

Sustainability and care for the environment are important topics here at Prospect House so it has been fabulous to see everyone enjoying the all the activities on offer in Sustainability Week. It has been great to bring into focus key environmental issues and highlight the...

The children in the Lower School had an exciting visit from Zoolab to coincide with the animal theme of Book Week. Zoolab educates children about wildlife and nature through hands-on workshops. Our pupils met and learnt about all kinds of interesting animals, including gerbils, tarantulas,...

It is time, once again, for the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch! On Thursday, the children at the Lower School all came outside to see what species of birds they could spot. We often see our feathered friends in the school playgrounds and Forest School, and...

Nursery have been delving into the exciting world of space travel, inspired by the book Whatever Next! by Jill Murphy. After reading the story together, the children explored Baby Bear’s adventurous journey to the moon themselves by sequencing events from the tale, sparking their imagination...