We worked like scientists to observe animals and their features. We played matching games and drew what we could see, talking about what features made each animal special.
Year 2 really enjoyed Science today, we learned how important hygiene is. We had lots of fun spreading germs using a spray bottle and paint, using the paint we could see clearly how far bacteria can travel and can now understand how important it is to have good hygiene.
Today in year 3 we were filled with excitement to carry out an investigation to see what happens to plants if we change the conditions needed for growth and survival. We will return to these plants in 2 weeks to see what has happened and if our predictions were correct or not. 
Year 2 have been exploring Animals including Humans. Today we have been investigating healthy balanced diets and what this is important for animals and humans. The children are exploring artwork created from fruits and vegetables, their task was to decided which piece of artwork was the most balanced
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Year 3 learned how rocks are formed today by using sweets to recreate the rock cycle. They explored that through heat and pressure rocks can change in shape, size and appearance.
these scientists used their sorting and classifying skills when exploring animals. They explored animal groups as well as animal features, deciding how to sort the images best.
The children in Year 2 have been learn8g all about Animals Including Humans and what we need to stay healthy. The children carried out 4 different exercises walking, jogging, star jumps and stretches and impaired which exercise raised their heart rate the most. ☺️⭐️🧑🔬👩🔬
Today year 3 predicted how they think soil is formed. They then used a sample of soil from our school grounds and added water to it. The water separated the soil into layers and we could then identify the different things that make up soil such as organic matter.
This morning, our Year 4 pupils learned all about the digestive system. We explored each stage of digestion, starting with chewing a banana in our “fake stomachs”! We then used vinegar and bicarbonate of soda to create an acid-like reaction, just like in the stomach. Next, we used tights to represent the intestines, allowing the nutrients to spread into our bloodstream and leaving us with just the ‘poo’ at the end. As you can see, we had lots of fun and got very messy along the way!
Year 1 loved their first session with Food For Thought. Adam taught us all about a range of different bulbs and seeds as well as how to plant and grow from a seed. Year 1 got to explore, ask questions and get hands on to plant their own seeds too!
Year 1 explored their sense of taste this week. Can you guess which food we might be tasting? We categorised the foods into sweet, sour, salty and bitter 👍
Today in science, year 3 explored a range of rocks. They classified them into different groups of their choice using their properties and appearance. We also used disciplinary reading books to support learning. 
What a treat to return to school with! Year 1 were able to link their learning about seasons and weather with lots of exploration in the snow. We used all of our senses to share how it felt, what we could hear and what we could see.
We explored more materials in our science lesson, today looking at which materials would make a good window for a rocket. We knew a window needed to be see-through, so tested a range of materials to see which were see-through.
During our science lesson we explored a selection of materials and tested which were absorbent. We made this a fair test by keeping the amount of water and time the same and changed the material each time. We found out that sponge was absorbent and we shared with our friends what the word absorbent means.
we completed a fair test by comparing 3 different materials. We ensured we used the same about of water and timed each material for 1 minute. We came to the conclusion that sponge was the most absorbent material.
Today year 3 explored a range of materials to see which was magnetic or not. They predicted and then tested out their theory. They discovered that not all metals are magnetic.
Today we went outdoors and using our observational skills to find objects made of different materials. We recorded how many we found and talked about why we saw more metal and wood than paper and fabric objects.
Year 5 have had a had a great time learning about the planets in our Solar System this half term! A few activities include – recreating the phases of the moon using oreos and making a model of the orbits of the Earth and moon!
Science Chatter
Science practical investigation – sorting seeds and bulbs
During Science we have started our new topic Plants the children immersed themselves in a practical investigation – sorting seeds and bulbs #olipscience @csergeant3
Science Plant
science Plant – children enjoyed sorting and discussing seeds and bulbs during our investigation today ☺️? #olipscience @csergeant3
Science – plants and seeds
Today during science we observed plants and seeds. We found out the difference and classified and sorted different seeds and bulbs. #olipscience @csergeant3
Year 2 plant some bulbs with the eco council
This afternoon Year 2 went to our allotments to plants some bulbs with the eco council to ensure we are ready for spring @csergeant3 #olipscience #olipgeography
Science – Functions of a plant
Today we started our science topic all about the functions of a plant. We started the lesson by seeing what the children wanted to learn during this topic – we can’t wait to get started and answer some of these questions! #olipscience @csergeant3 @oli_primary @DeputyOLI
Science – dissecting a flower
What fun year 3 had dissecting a flower to see if they could find the male and female parts #olipscience @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
Coming up next week in year 3
Coming up next week in year 3 #olipmaths #olipscience
Science – Pollination
As part of our science topic, plants, we will be looking at pollination. Today we were lucky enough to have a real-life beekeeper come and teach us all about the jobs of the bees. The children loved it! #olipscience @oli_primary @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Today in science we planned out an investigation to see if plants can survive in different conditions
Today in science we planned out an investigation to see if plants can survive in different conditions. Year 3 will observe the plants over time and then compare what happens with the control plant. #olipscience @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 @oli_primary
Year 5 learning about the planets in our solar system
Year 5 had a great time learning about the position of the planets in our solar system in relation to the sun!☀️?? @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI #olipscience
Creating the phases of the moon out of Oreo’s!
Miss Clifford’s class had a fabulous time creating the phases of the moon out of Oreo’s! ???????? #olipscience. @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
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Phases of the moon by Mrs Bird’s class!
Phases of the moon by Mrs Bird’s class! ???????? #olipscience @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Science topic: Evolution and Inheritance
Year 6 have been researching Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution and natural selection in our Science topic: Evolution and Inheritance #olipscience @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Our science investigation linked to Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection
Having fun this afternoon with our science investigation linked to Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection, imitating finches beaks. #olipscience @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Working together to solve problems and complete tasks in the provision
Working together to solve problems and complete tasks in the provision, both indoors and outdoors! A great first few days in Year 1! @EarlyExcellence @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI #olipmaths #olipscience
Sorting objects according to the materials they are made of in science
Sorting objects according to the materials they are made of in science @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 #olipscience
Exploring and sharing existing knowledge related to materials in Science this week!
Exploring and sharing existing knowledge related to materials in Science this week! What a fabulous job Year 1 did at sorting objects by material and discussing their choices ? #olipscience
With the changing weather we have been able to spot many signs of Autumn around our school grounds
With the changing weather we have been able to spot many signs of Autumn around our school grounds. We discussed the changes we could see, created a vocabulary bank and recorded on mind maps together #olipscience @oli_primary
Year 2 Science – Exercise and Heart rate
Today we discussed heart rate and what and how we can b healthy. The children all completed a practical session to see which exercise increased their heart rate.
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‘Get up and Grow’ Award
A huge congratulations to the Eco council who achieved their ‘Get up and Grow award’. They have really enjoyed the process and learnt so many new skills
Eco-council working hard
We made protectors for our plants using recycled plastic bottles from home.
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Classifying Rocks in science
What a great lesson we had sorting and classifying rocks. We even had a go at using a classification key to find out the names of the rocks.
Hugh Baird – STEAM Expo
Our Year 3 and Year 6 were invited to Hugh Baird college to take part in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) Expo 2024. What a fantastic time they had! 
Highlights from Spring 1
Science- topic on rocks and soils
This term the children have enjoyed learning about the properties of rocks. The have worked scientifically to investigate the hardest and most durable rock and how to classify them.
Science week!
Year 1 have been learning all about animals including humans within their Science lessons so decided to keep this going during Science Week. The children explored how they could categorize animals by their features and talk about why they needed these features.
The children then created their own animals and could talk about how the features of it allowed it to be adapted for a specific habitat!
We continue to be an Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence !???
“A parent said, ‘they don’t know how good they are because it’s so natural.’”
“There is a lively atmosphere in the school canteen where excellent food is prepared by friendly staff. ”
“Children attending OLI certainly get a good deal.”
“The IQM targets set and achieved at OLI serve to complement and enhance the inclusive ethos of the school.”
“They work well together and ‘enjoy a laugh.’ This is something that I personally value greatly. A happy staff means happy pupils.”
“I was particularly struck by how older children engage with each other in lessons. As 1 pupil speaks, the class would turn to show interest and display active listening.”
“It was an absolute pleasure to spend a day with staff and children, and I feel inspired and enthused to trial ideas in my own school.”
“Comments from stakeholders’ centre around the school being ‘warm,’ ‘amazing,’ and ‘like home.’ I would fully agree with these quotes. All staff, including cooks, the site manager, learning support, and Governors, clearly articulate the same ethos and enjoy being there. External support staff expressed how this is ‘comfortably the best school they work in.”
“Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School is an exceptionally inclusive school.”
“It was lovely to see the early years children practising self-regulation through peer massage as part of the MISP programme. (Massage in Schools Programme). Clearly, this is embedded as a regular feature, and very young children were showing care and empathy towards their peers.”
“Observation of ZOR in Early Years area showed staff well-deployed to support children unable to fully mix with mainstream, but still receiving entitlement.”
“There is a lot of evidence that staff at OLI are very well trained,”
“Diversity in the curriculum is apparent”
Thank you everyone!
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Science
Year 4 have been exploring making phones using only tin cans and string, we learnt that sound waves travel through the vibrations in the string.
Understanding the cycle of seed to plant!
The children showed off their learning by sequencing a set of pictures in order to show the correct steps that happen once a seed has been planted. We recreated this with our bodies practically too!
Science- plants
In science, year 3 learned about the life cycle of a flowering plant using a running reporter to complete a diagram of the life cycle. They also explored each stage to see what happens during each step.
Campfire at the Rotunda
We were invited to the Rotunda for a campfire and we also learnt lots of other outdoor skills and knowledge to take with us!
Year 4 Aspirations and Careers Week.
Today Year 4 welcomed 2 midwives into school to talk about their careers and how they perform their daily jobs. We were so interested in how they learnt how to be mid wives and how they helped mums and deliver their babies.
Thank you so much Jen & Imogen.
Careers & Aspirations Week
We welcomed parents and friends from all over the school to talk to us about a variety of careers. We listened very carefully to Mr Lawler who is a Personal Advisor. We enjoyed learning about how we can support our communities and train to also be a PA. Thank you Kenny !
Year 1 visit to Everton Nature Garden
Year 1 had a fabulous morning exploring Everton Nature Garden! We made nature bracelets, planted seeds, made bird feeders and got to prepare and enjoy some yummy halloumi and vegetable wraps. It was great fun being outdoors despite the rain!
Year 5 loving our Science topic about Space
Year 5 have had a had a great time learning about the planets in our Solar System this half term! A few activities include – recreating the phases of the moon using oreos and making a model of the orbits of the Earth and moon!
Exploring materials in our outdoor area -Science
Today we went outdoors and using our observational skills to find objects made of different materials. We recorded how many we found and talked about why we saw more metal and wood than paper and fabric objects.
Science- forces and magnets
Today year 3 explored a range of materials to see which was magnetic or not. They predicted and then tested out their theory. They discovered that not all metals are magnetic.
Exploring absorbency in Science!
we completed a fair test by comparing 3 different materials. We ensured we used the same about of water and timed each material for 1 minute. We came to the conclusion that sponge was the most absorbent material.
Exploring absorbent materials in Science
During our science lesson we explored a selection of materials and tested which were absorbent. We made this a fair test by keeping the amount of water and time the same and changed the material each time. We found out that sponge was absorbent and we shared with our friends what the word absorbent means.
Exploring materials in science.
We explored more materials in our science lesson, today looking at which materials would make a good window for a rocket. We knew a window needed to be see-through, so tested a range of materials to see which were see-through.
January Snow!
What a treat to return to school with! Year 1 were able to link their learning about seasons and weather with lots of exploration in the snow. We used all of our senses to share how it felt, what we could hear and what we could see.
Science
Today in science, year 3 explored a range of rocks. They classified them into different groups of their choice using their properties and appearance. We also used disciplinary reading books to support learning.
Scientists at work!
Year 1 explored their sense of taste this week. Can you guess which food we might be tasting? We categorised the foods into sweet, sour, salty and bitter 👍
Food For Thought!
Year 1 loved their first session with Food For Thought. Adam taught us all about a range of different bulbs and seeds as well as how to plant and grow from a seed. Year 1 got to explore, ask questions and get hands on to plant their own seeds too!
Year 4’s exciting morning
This morning, our Year 4 pupils learned all about the digestive system. We explored each stage of digestion, starting with chewing a banana in our “fake stomachs”! We then used vinegar and bicarbonate of soda to create an acid-like reaction, just like in the stomach. Next, we used tights to represent the intestines, allowing the nutrients to spread into our bloodstream and leaving us with just the ‘poo’ at the end. As you can see, we had lots of fun and got very messy along the way!
Science
Today year 3 predicted how they think soil is formed. They then used a sample of soil from our school grounds and added water to it. The water separated the soil into layers and we could then identify the different things that make up soil such as organic matter.
Year 2 – Getting active in Science
The children in Year 2 have been learn8g all about Animals Including Humans and what we need to stay healthy. The children carried out 4 different exercises walking, jogging, star jumps and stretches and impaired which exercise raised their heart rate the most. ☺️⭐️🧑🔬👩🔬
Animal groups!
these scientists used their sorting and classifying skills when exploring animals. They explored animal groups as well as animal features, deciding how to sort the images best.
Science
Year 3 learned how rocks are formed today by using sweets to recreate the rock cycle. They explored that through heat and pressure rocks can change in shape, size and appearance.
Year 2 Science
Year 2 have been exploring Animals including Humans. Today we have been investigating healthy balanced diets and what this is important for animals and humans. The children are exploring artwork created from fruits and vegetables, their task was to decided which piece of artwork was the most balanced
.
Science
Today in year 3 we were filled with excitement to carry out an investigation to see what happens to plants if we change the conditions needed for growth and survival. We will return to these plants in 2 weeks to see what has happened and if our predictions were correct or not.
Year 2 Science
Year 2 really enjoyed Science today, we learned how important hygiene is. We had lots of fun spreading germs using a spray bottle and paint, using the paint we could see clearly how far bacteria can travel and can now understand how important it is to have good hygiene.
Observing animals during Science Week
We worked like scientists to observe animals and their features. We played matching games and drew what we could see, talking about what features made each animal special.