In science year 3 have been learning about different types of rocks.  

We have been 'geologists' and have been sorting rocks into different groups. 
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We have also investigated the amount of calcium carbonate in the rocks by doing the 'acid test' and observing how the rocks reacted.  We were amazed with the results, chalk and limestone started to fizz!  ​

The new science unit in year 3 is Light and Dark.  

The children have learnt how shadows are created when light is blocked by objects.  They created their own shadow puppets and investigated using different materials (opaque, translucent and transparent) to find which materials helped create the darkest shadows.

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The science unit in Year 3 is 'Parts of Plants'.  The children have been finding out about the life cycle of a plant and the function of the different parts of the plant.

The children have been observing and comparing roots in different plants.
Through various experiments the children have been investigating how water is transported within plants.
They have enjoyed sorting leaves and doing leaf rubbings whilst finding out how leaves use the energy from the sun to make their own food.

This week we have been examining the role of flowers, in pairs the children dissected lilies to help them identify the different parts found inside a flower and how these help with pollination.​

Enjoy looking at our pictures!

Today we celebrated World Book Day at William Davis.

The theme this year is to 'Share a Million Stories'.

In Year 2, we thought we'd do our part by reading a story to each other.

Look at our wonderful story sharing!
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Just before the half-term break, William Davis had their PSHE Day.

Our focus was on online safety. In Year 2 we did a whole range of activities about how to be safe online, as well as what information we can and can't share online.

Here are some photos of one of the activities. We had to list some of the things we enjoy doing online. We then talked about what sort of information we can share while doing these things.
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​Recently, Year 2 ventured all the way to Greenwich to take part in a special day.

To help with our work on Islands, we went to Pirate school! We went on a fantastic adventure, exploring the sea and looking for treasure.

It was a fantastic day and we learned a lot.

This week, we have been putting all the knowledge we have gained over the past few weeks to make our own island map! On our map we will include human and natural features.

Here are some photographs of what we have done so far. 

Stay tuned for more!