Danger! Danger! Circuits and Electricity!
This afternoon, 6CC explored electrical circuits and used a Tea Party protocol to build their knowledge of key components and terminology. They then investigated various classroom materials to determine whether they were conductors or insulators before learning how to draw clear, scientific circuit diagrams. Well done, class!
Let there be light
Exploring electricity, asking questions and finding out all about circuits.
What Does Family Mean to Me?
This week in Crew, we have been exploring what makes every family unique, celebrating the different shapes and sizes families come in, and reflecting on the many ways they support, care for and help us grow. We also got creative by writing acrostic poems about our own families, using words and phrases to capture what makes them special to us
Exploring day, night and the phases of the Moon ☀️🌑
In science this week, Year 6 explored why we have day and night, as well as the fascinating reasons behind why the Moon appears to change shape in the night sky.
After investigating these cosmic phenomena, the children were amazed to discover that it is Earth’s rotation—rather than the Sun moving—that causes us to perpetually experience daytime when facing the Sun and nighttime when facing away from it. Building on this, they also investigated the lunar cycle, mapping out how the Moon’s phases are created by its orbit around Earth and the changing angles of sunlight hitting its surface.
This hands-on inquiry led to fantastic writing outcomes, with students producing detailed, accurate explanations featuring high-level scientific terminology. Who knows—we might just be raising the next generation of astronomers and scientists!
Shining a Light on Science
This week, our classroom transformed into a mini-astronomy lab as we tackled some of the biggest questions about our planet: Why do we have day and night and what causes the changing seasons?
Equipped with mini globes, bright torches and a lot of curiosity, the children took hands-on learning to a whole new level!
Sharing our Stories: 25/09/2026
Beautiful work this week
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]The bog baby @ Norton Infants
Year 4 English Quizzers @ Norton Juniors
Year 11 History: Living under Nazi rule @ XP East
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Year 4 English Quizzers
This week, Year 4 have been flexing their English learning from so far this year by tackling a quiz all around the hall! The children demonstrated their knowledge incredibly well and were able to take on this great challenge! Well done, Year 4!
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Sharing our Stories: 18/09/2026
Beautiful work this week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Top of the Blogs
What does it mean to be human? @ XP
]We are making our mark! @ Norton Infants
Stepping back in time at Norton Village Hall @ Norton Juniors
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