Today in Early Years, we have been learning all about Bonfire Night! The children were fascinated to discover why we celebrate this special event and loved watching a dazzling firework display together on the computer.  To develop our fine motor skills, we made our very own...

In DT this term Year 1 have been designing and creating their own stable pencil pot. First they explored stability by balancing and deciding whether structures with a wider base are more stable than ones with a narrow base. The children sketched their designs before using a variety of cutt...

Year 4 had an excellent visit to Vindolanda and Housesteads yesterday. We travelled to Vindolanda first, where the children enjoyed exploring the ruins of the Roman fort and town before having a look round the museum. After lunch, we got back on the coach to visit Housesteads. After walking up the s...

In our Target Games PE unit this half term, Year 1 have been learning about overarm and underarm throws. The children have been thinking about when it is best to use an overarm throw or an underarm throw and have been practising their technique, especially thinking about their foot placement. W...

Our Early Years children have been busy turning into expert pumpkin farmers right here at Greenside Primary! They've loved picking, cleaning, and pricing their very own pumpkins, carefully sorting them by colour and exploring size and weight using the scales. It’s been a wonderful hands-on...