Year 1 began their history topic with a visit from Sue.  She talked to the children about what London was like in 1666 and how the buildings in London were made of different materials to the houses we have these days and how thie led to the fire being able to spread so quickly and widely through London.  The children created their own Tudor house using cereal boxes and decorated it using black paint.  In the afternoon the children took their houses outside and they were lined up like a street in London.  The children watched as a simple spark set off a chain reaction which allowed the fire to spread.  The children had a brilliant time: it was a great way to start their new learning.

Year 5 had an unforgettable experience inside the exciting Space Dome – a portable planetarium that brought the wonders of the universe to life! Once inside, the children were immersed in a stunning 360-degree view of space and guided by a knowledgeable expert who shared fascinating facts about planets, stars, galaxies and the Artemis 2 mission, which sent astronauts around the Moon. The pupils were full of curiosity and asked brilliant questions, which the expert was happy to answer. It was a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding of our solar system in a fun, interactive way, sparking awe and inspiration in all of Year 5!

Year 5 enjoyed an exciting Maya Day where they took part in a range of hands-on activities linked to their history learning. The children identified Maya artefacts, created their own spirit companion names in ink and learned about Maya gods and beliefs. They also played traditional Maya board games and took part in the ancient ball game of Pitz, where they could only use their elbows and knees.  The children enjoyed recapping their Year 3 learning while discovering lots of new and fascinating facts about the Ancient Maya civilisation. They had a fantastic time throughout the day and showed great enthusiasm, behaviour and engagement in all activities. Well done Year 5!

It was great to have our Easter Egg competition again this year.  We had lots of amazing egg creations that children and their families had obviously spent a long-time planning and making.   Thank you to everyone who took part, the children in each class had to vote for their favourite two entries which is always a difficult choice when they are all so good!  The ideas that children and parents come up with never ceases to amaze me! 

Our annual Key Stage 2 Springbank’s got Talent show took place this week, and was a fantastic celebration of the wonderful and varied talents our children have. From the auditions in class in January to the final show, the children worked so hard on their acts, featuring magic, comedy, dance, music, singing, gymnastics and drama. The whole school enjoyed watching the show, as did invited family members, and Year 6 did an excellent job of compering the event. It was absolutely fabulous!  Well done to everyone involved.

Our Year 5 pupils recently stepped back in time for an unforgettable Viking adventure at Murton Park. On Monday and Tuesday, 5W and 5MJ took part in an immersive, hands-on experience that brought their learning to life.  Dressed in traditional tunics, the children fully embraced their roles as young Vikings. Throughout the day, they developed battle skills, worked together to defend their settlement, and even helped to stop a raid! The experience didn’t stop there, pupils also explored everyday Viking life by baking bread over an open fire and crafting their own pottery. This engaging trip provided a fantastic opportunity for pupils to deepen their understanding of the Viking era through practical activities, teamwork, and creativity. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm, curiosity, and resilience from all involved. A truly brilliant experience for both classes!

A group of our young musicians from Year 5 and 6 enjoyed a fantastic music concert at Pudsey Civic Hall this week. They watched performances by City of Leeds Wind Orchestra, Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra and Roots Alive, a youth folk group, all featuring musicians from across the city’s high schools. Even more exciting was seeing ex-Springbank students, Henry and Luca in LYJRO, with Luca playing an amazing solo on the electric guitar in one of the pieces. Something for the children to aspire to – it might be them one day!

Year 3 recently enjoyed an exciting geography fieldwork trip to Pudsey town centre, where they brought their classroom learning to life! During a guided walk around the area, the children carefully observed and identified different types of land use, linking directly to their current geography topic. They explored examples of leisure, commercial, residential, industrial and even agricultural spaces, developing their understanding of how land is used within a local environment. The children showed great enthusiasm and curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and making excellent observations along the way. To round off a fantastic trip, everyone enjoyed some well-earned time playing in the park, making it a fun and memorable day for all!

Year 4 enjoyed a special science workshop last week to finish off their learning about sound. Each class spent a day with 'Sam the Sound Man' celebrating all that they have learnt about the science of sound and conducting lots of experiments to help them deepen their understanding about this area of science! To finish off the day, the children all took part in an instrument making class and were able to take home their own instrument!

Year 1 went to Pudsey Civic Hall to join in with lots of other schools to sing songs about the sea. They were joined by two mermaids, a lobster and various other nautical characters. The children loved the experience and have continued to sing the songs in school this week.