Stratford-Upon-Avon

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Year 6 recently went on a visit to Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. We had a drama workshop at the RSC Theatre looking at A Midsummer Night’s Dream which helped us to understand this play in more depth. We have brought away with us...

Rocks in the Park!

Today, Year 3 went to Cotteridge Park where we met Emma from Forest School, Liz and Ella who is a geologist. They came to talk to us about the rocks in Cotteridge Park. We found out that the big rocks at the top of the park were actually made in a volcano in Wales...
Science Day!

Science Day!

Last week Science Day came to Cotteridge! It began with assemblies where children got to carry out fun and exciting experiments that can even be done at home! Blowing up balloons with bicarbonate of soda and vinegar! Blowing bubble snakes! Making foamy rainbow...
Science day fun in Year 4!

Science day fun in Year 4!

Today, Year 4 enjoyed learning about the scientist Sir Isaac Newton.  We found out how he discovered gravity after watching an apple fall from a tree.  We investigated gravity in different ways.  First, we let water out of a hole in a cup, then tried dropping it to...