Remarkable Rundell 13.11.2026

Date: 13th Nov 2026 @ 3:13pm

What a fantastic week we have had in class!

In geography, we continued our Volcanoes unit by learning about the Ring of Fire. The children were fascinated to discover how many volcanoes are found around the edge of the Pacific Ocean and began to understand why this area is known for so much volcanic activity. We explored how volcanoes are connected to tectonic plates and discussed the powerful natural forces that shape our world.

In science, we carried on with our Properties of Materials unit and focused on conductors and insulators. The children discussed which materials would be best at stopping ice cubes from melting and made some thoughtful predictions before carrying out their experiment. After testing the different materials, the children discovered that cloth was the best insulator because it helped keep the ice cube colder for longer. They also found that foil was the worst material for this investigation because it was a conductor, allowing heat to travel through it more easily.

On Thursday, we were fortunate to take part in a Careers Morning, when a number of different visitors came into school to give the children an insight into their roles. The children were extremely engaged throughout the sessions, asking lots of thoughtful questions and showing a real curiosity about the variety of jobs people do. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to begin thinking about the world of work and the many possibilities that lie ahead.

It has been lovely to see the children working so collaboratively, using their scientific thinking and showing such enthusiasm for learning. We are very proud of all their effort and curiosity this week.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Miss Kingston and Miss McDonald :)