--- title: "Blog" url: "https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog" school: "Aberford C of E (VC) Primary School" --- # Blog [![Image of World Book Day!](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0204.jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-03-08-17-30-00-world-book-day) 8 March 2019 #### [World Book Day!](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-03-08-17-30-00-world-book-day) ## World Book Day! This Thursday marked World Book Day and Class 3, alongside the rest of Aberford Primary School, came to school dressed as their favourite book characters. Reading is one of the main areas of focus for our learning in Class 3, with the children taking home reading books on a… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-03-08-17-30-00-world-book-day) [![Image of What makes ice melt the quickest?](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4364_Small.jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-02-03-19-47-11-what-makes-ice-melt-the-quickest) 3 February 2019 #### [What makes ice melt the quickest?](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-02-03-19-47-11-what-makes-ice-melt-the-quickest) Class One wanted to conduct an experiment on ice. We decided to find out the answer to the question, what makes ice melt the quickest? We came up with our own ideas of what we could use in the experiment and settled on: salt, heat and water (with one block of ice as a control where we did nothing… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-02-03-19-47-11-what-makes-ice-melt-the-quickest) [![Image of RE](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/mehndi.jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-01-08-22-23-10-re) 8 January 2019 #### [RE](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-01-08-22-23-10-re) ## ## Mehndi Patterns Class 2 have been learning about Ramadan. We looked at the celebration called 'Eid ul Fitr' which marks the end of the month of Ramadan. We enjoyed designing our own Mehndi patterns. ![](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/images/Class%202/mehndi_patterns.jpg) [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-01-08-22-23-10-re) [![Image of Christmas Counts](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2683_-_Copy.JPG)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-12-18-23-07-07-christmas-counts) 18 December 2018 #### [Christmas Counts](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-12-18-23-07-07-christmas-counts) ## Class 2 Nativity - Christmas Counts Well, what can I say? Proud teacher moment! I am so proud of each and every person in Class 2, they have all worked extremely hard preparing for our class nativity. Everyone put in 100%, they acted like professionals, danced like stars and sang… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-12-18-23-07-07-christmas-counts) [![Image of PSHE](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2506(1).JPG)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-27-16-15-28-pshe) 27 November 2018 #### [PSHE](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-27-16-15-28-pshe) ## **D-Side Dave** Yesterday we had a visit from Dave who talked to us about healthy bodies and how our body works. We learnt about all the major organs inside our body and Kayla wore a special suit to show where our organs fit within our body. ![](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/images/Class%202/body.jpg) Herbie and George D had to walk… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-27-16-15-28-pshe) [![Image of Diwali](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/diwali-blog-title-image.png)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-12-55-47-diwali) 12 November 2018 #### [Diwali](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-12-55-47-diwali) Inspired by our enjoyment of the fireworks on Bonfire Night, Class One have explored the Hindu 'Festival of Light ' Diwali. Diwali is celebrated with lots of fireworks! We have been learning about how Hindus prepare their houses for the festival and how they celebrate with their families. Some… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-12-55-47-diwali) [![Image of Homework Heroes - Autumn 2 - Week 2](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Capture(30).PNG)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-12-32-15-homework-heroes-autumn-2-week-2) 12 November 2018 #### [Homework Heroes - Autumn 2 - Week 2](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-12-32-15-homework-heroes-autumn-2-week-2) ## Homework Heroes - Autumn 2 - Week 2 As an optional homework task this week, Class 4 were challenged to create their very own unique Poppy. Four children were extremely creative in this task and have produced some truly beautiful pieces to represent hope and remembrance. These are currently… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-12-32-15-homework-heroes-autumn-2-week-2) [![Image of Class Two's Quotes of the Week](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Smaller.jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-09-13-37-28-class-two-s-quotes-of-the-week) 9 November 2018 #### [Class Two's Quotes of the Week](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-09-13-37-28-class-two-s-quotes-of-the-week) We have had an exciting first week back. Here are some of the things we have enjoyed the most. "I have enjoyed my writing this week and making sentences up about the astronaut Bob." *Lincoln. Year 1* "I have enjoyed Science this week. We are looking at space, it is very… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-09-13-37-28-class-two-s-quotes-of-the-week) [![Image of Nellie's Tree](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/small(60).jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-08-17-55-55-nellie-s-tree) 8 November 2018 #### [Nellie's Tree](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-08-17-55-55-nellie-s-tree) ## Nellie's Tree Wow, what an amazing morning - Class 3 went to visit Nellie's Tree, voted UK's Tree of the Year!! The tree is a beech tree grafted into an N-shape to woo a sweetheart named Nellie. Almost 100 years ago, Vic Stead grafted a sampling between two others to form the letter N as he… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-08-17-55-55-nellie-s-tree) [![Image of Keeping Healthy](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/small2(1).jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-07-18-45-00-keeping-healthy) 7 November 2018 #### [Keeping Healthy](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-07-18-45-00-keeping-healthy) ## Eatwell Plates Today we have been looking at the 5 different food groups that make up the Government recommended Eatwell Plate; - carbohydrates - fruit and vegetables - proteins - dairy - sugars and fats We have been learning about what each food group does for our bodies and what… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-07-18-45-00-keeping-healthy) [![Image of India](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/flagsmall.png)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-04-13-28-04-india) 4 November 2018 #### [India](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-04-13-28-04-india) ## Children around the world week - India Wow, we have had an amazing week learning all about India. From researching about the physical and human Geography, different religions, native animals, cultures and celebrations, to making chapattis and tasting India food, from making and decorating… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-04-13-28-04-india) [![Image of Class Two's Quotes of the Week](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Smaller.jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-10-25-11-38-33-class-two-s-quotes-of-the-week) 25 October 2018 #### [Class Two's Quotes of the Week](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-10-25-11-38-33-class-two-s-quotes-of-the-week) We have had a very exciting week this week around school with our 'Children Around the World' week. Here are some of the exciting things we have learnt quoted from a few members of our class. "This week I was in the group where we learnt different things about Kenya. 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