Y5 Forest school filtration

Check out the photos of Y5's investigating natural filtration in their forest school science session today- using charcoal, sand and other natural ingredients to filter their water enough to make Mr Teesdale a cup of tea from dirty river water!

Y5 Spanish Fiesta

As part of their ‘fiesta’ topic, Y5 have immersed themselves in their very own Fiesta! They tried traditional Spanish foods including el chorizo, las tortillas, la salsa, la guacamole y las patatas bravas! After giving their opinions, they then played the traditional Spanish game of Piñata! Muy Bien!

Y6 cook Spanish Paella over the fire

Y6 used a Spanish recipe to translate key words including cooking instructions, ingredients and colours. Everybody worked as a team to add the verduras in slowly (pasito!) and let the rice (arroz) bubble slowly over the fire. We also discussed other paella recipes and differences we could make e.g. by adding seafood or chorizo.

After it had cooked, we were able to try the Paella and give our opinions in Spanish. Me gusta mucho! Lots of us then took the recipes home to try again.

Y6 investigate the rock cycle!

Y6 had fun investigating the rock cycle and the different changes rocks journey through as they change from igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic stages. We used 'starburst' to make this happen quickly ourselves. 

Y5 investigate dry ice!

As part of their 'Abracadabra' topic in science, learning all about changing states, Y5 explored the world of frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice).
We talked all about sublimation- turning from a solid straight to a gas- then watched it in action, investigating what happened when we added water and fairy liquid. Finally, we made our own fizzy apple juice and frozen blackberries!

New Super Six 2019-2020

Congratulations to our New Super Six who will be involved in planning lots of exciting language activities and opportunities for Copthill this year!