Using card, tape and glue, the children then constructed strong, stable structures to support their windmills. They explored how flat pieces of card can be transformed into 3D shapes and discovered why cylinders are particularly strong structures.

Next, the children assembled the turbines and axles, learning how these components work together to help the windmills turn. They showed great perseverance and problem-solving skills as they brought their designs to life and tested how well they worked.

To finish the project, the children evaluated their windmills, identifying what worked well and considering how they could improve their designs.

They have worked hard to develop their engineering skills and have produced some fantastic windmills!

We have also been learning about where our food comes from, including farming and food miles. We investigated how far different ingredients travel before they reach our plates and considered the environmental impact of transporting food around the world. This helped us to understand the importance of making informed choices about the food we eat.

This week, we made a delicious Bolognese sauce. We carefully chopped onions, grated carrots, and combined a variety of ingredients to create our dish. The children demonstrated excellent food preparation skills and worked very safely and responsibly during the lesson.

Hopefully everyone enjoyed tasting their Bolognese at home and sharing their cooking with their families.

After lunch, we enjoyed time in the playground, trying hard to use the hoop and stick toy. We finished the day exploring the pit cottages and discovering how miners lived and slept – the beds did not look comfortable! We all really enjoyed our day.

The theme for Earth Day this year was "Our Power, Our Planet", which highlighted the importance of individual and collective action in caring for the environment.  It reminds us that small everyday choices made by schools, communities and families can have a powerful impact on the future of our planet.

The children enjoyed experimenting with different circuit designs, drawing them, and exploring how they function. They have also learnt how to represent circuits accurately using standard scientific symbols.

Our day began with a visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre, where we learnt all about Viking life, including the items they made and traded. Afterward, we enjoyed a walk through the city to admire the impressive York Minster before settling down in the park for a picnic lunch.

In the afternoon, we explored the York Railway Museum, where we saw a fascinating range of trains, including a Japanese bullet train, the Mallard, and a replica of George Stephenson’s famous Rocket.

It was a wonderful day and all the children thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

Our day began with a vibrant costume parade, followed by a whole‑school assembly featuring a choir performance of “Naughty” from Matilda.  In the morning, teachers swapped around classes, each bringing a wrapped, brand‑new book to read and then add to the class library. Each class also enjoyed a dedicated library session, giving the children the opportunity to explore the wide range of books available.

In the afternoon, Year 5 and Year 6 buddied up with our youngest pupils in Nursery, Reception and Year 1 to share a range of picture books. Families were also welcomed into school to take part in the Great Greenside Book Quiz, which encouraged collaborative reading knowledge and friendly competition.

Well done to all of the children for taking part in such a fun and enjoyable day! As always, we encourage all children to continue to read regularly at home, exploring new authors, genres and stories that spark their imagination.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss