11 July 2023

Year 2 Microhabitats

Year 2 have been looking at microhabitats today. They found a decomposing log with lots of small beetles and found a spider under a rock. Whilst we found some microhabitats, year 2 wanted to build their own. They made sure they have shelter, access to food and water and oxygen. 

We hope some…

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9 July 2023

Year 3 Fieldwork Fortnight

As part of Fieldwork Fortnight, Year 3 went on a walk of the local area, armed with a map to follow. They had to follow the map to different waypoints and then work out the OS Symbol and the 4 figure Grid Reference of where they were. A great opportunity to develop their mapping…

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6 July 2023

Reception- Aspirations Day 2

Reception have been well and truly inspired by lots of different careers, they have loved getting stuck into the role of each occupation. On Tuesday they met a paramedic and got to look to around an ambulance. They then met a painter and decorator and learnt all about the role and the equipment…

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6 July 2023

Aspirations - The Hangout

The Hangout have loved all the visitors this week. We have enjoyed spending time finding out about different jobs and having a go at some. We were very lucky to have visits from 

- an acrobatic art school 

- fire brigade

- opera singer

- paramedic

- painter and decorator 

-…

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5 July 2023

Aspirations Day Two

Year 2 have been talking to a painter and decorator and got to spend time with the paramedics. 

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4 July 2023

Aspirations Week Day 2 in Year 3

Day 2 of Aspirations saw us meet a barrister and we got to role-play a court. The defendant was found guilty! We also met a BT engineer and an IT expert who showed us the fascinating world of technology. And there was more. We got to meet a paramedic and the fire brigade and even went in the fire…

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4 July 2023

Aspirations Week Year 1

This week we have met lots of different people and have been inspired by their career choices. From a builder to an opera singer to a painter to an acrobat to a paramedic and a nurse! It’s been amazing to #enjoy a hands on experience of these jobs! What will you be when you grow up?…

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4 July 2023

Aspirations Week in Year 4!

This week, we’ve had lots of visitors in to show us different career paths that we could take. We’ve had acrobatic arts, engineers, construction workers, IT technicians, paramedics, firefighters and even an opera singer! 
The children have loved it!
 

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4 July 2023

Year Five's Aspirations Adventure!

What a day Year Five have had! We've met so many excellent people who have shared their stories and given us insights into their careers. We've met an engineer, an IT consultant and former Delphsider, a barrister, paramedics and fire fighters - all with links to our local community.

#embrace…

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4 July 2023

Year Five visit Edge Hill University

Y5 had a great day at Edge Hill University as part of our Aspirations Days and National Fieldwork Fortnight. We conducted virtual fieldwork using the university's computer suite, then headed off for a tour of the campus. We then got involved in some maths reasoning and problem solving. 

#enjoy…

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3 July 2023

Aspirations Week 2023 - Day 1 in Year 3

A great start to Aspirations week in Year 3. The children had an amazing time today, meeting incredible visitors who inspired them with their careers. From acrobatic art to construction, and even warming up those vocal cords as an opera singer. They can't wait to see who will be visiting on Day…

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