Year 3 Explore Plants, Wildlife, and the Wonders of Nature!

Year 3 had an exciting and action-packed week, full of hands-on learning about plants and the natural world!  Last week, Classes 10 and 11 visited RHS Garden Bridgewater on Monday, with Class 12 following on Thursday, as part of their Science topic on plants, their life cycles and the different parts of a plant.

During their visit, the children participated in a series of engaging workshops. They began by learning all about seed dispersal, discovering the different ways seeds travel in nature. Each child then had the opportunity to plant their own lettuce seed, which they will take home and care for, observing how it grows over time. The children also investigated an oak tree, considering how acorns are dispersed, particularly by squirrels, and thought carefully about how plants and animals interact in nature.

After the workshops, the children explored the beautiful gardens, using their observation skills to spot interesting and unusual plants. They created detailed sketches of the plants they found, demonstrating not only artistic skill but also their growing scientific knowledge. The day ended with a well-deserved break in the play area, giving everyone time to relax after a busy day. Throughout the visit, the children were a credit to Chapelford, fully engaging in the workshops, asking thoughtful questions and impressing staff with how much they could recall and apply from their Science lessons.

Year 3 have shown incredible curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm this week, fully immersing themselves in learning about plants, wildlife, and the natural world. It has been wonderful to see them apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting and take such pride in their learning. Well done, Year 3!

Eco Team in Action: Helping Nature at School

Back at school, the excitement continued with the work of our Eco Team, who met with Mrs Farrell to create eco-friendly bird feeders using apples and oranges. The children carefully prepared their feeders and then hung them around the school grounds, helping to attract a variety of birds to visit. This project links perfectly to their upcoming participation in the Big Birdwatch survey, encouraging the children to observe and learn about local wildlife.

We are so proud to have such dedicated Eco Ambassadors in our school. They work hard to keep Chapelford eco-friendly, showing responsibility, care, and leadership in helping protect our environment. Their enthusiasm and commitment set a brilliant example for the whole school community.

There are still spaces available for Tuesday’s Eco After-School Club with Mrs Gibbons, where children can continue exploring environmental projects and nature-based activities. If you would like your child to join, please let us know!

Eco-Team

RHS Garden Bridgewater