--- title: "Blog" url: "https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog" school: "Mary Howard CE Primary School" --- # Blog [![Image of The seasons](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/84A3B835-7D4D-4341-B950-8601BBD06746.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-16-34-the-seasons) 12 November 2026 #### [The seasons](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-16-34-the-seasons) Our Science topic is Seasonal Change. We found out about the four seasons, the months of the year and how the weather changes. Then each team created a season weather mobile to help us remember our learning. Great teamwork! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-16-34-the-seasons) [![Image of Lest we forget ](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/A5109512-66E5-4DC4-9232-27A16BDDCA0A.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-16-31-lest-we-forget) 12 November 2026 #### [Lest we forget ](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-16-31-lest-we-forget) This week, we created our own poppy tributes! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-16-31-lest-we-forget) [![Image of Bikeability](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/BC4177B7-C797-4A19-B026-809F1B0A4683.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-10-12-bikeability) 12 November 2026 #### [Bikeability](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-10-12-bikeability) Oak Class children completed their level 1 and 2 of bikeability this week! The children developed their cycling and road safety skills when riding a bike around our village. [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-10-12-bikeability) [![Image of Transparency](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/0075A333-1DC3-4D43-9E59-03E407BE4FFF.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-10-06-transparency) 12 November 2026 #### [Transparency](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-10-06-transparency) Oak Class explored transparency and uses of various materials in science. We explored the meaning of opaque, translucent and transparent before conducting a practical investigation. The children worked scientifically by recording their results in a table and drawing conclusions. [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-12-10-06-transparency) [![Image of Willow: Prayers for Remembrance Day](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0324.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-10-14-18-willow-prayers-for-remembrance-day) 10 November 2026 #### [Willow: Prayers for Remembrance Day](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-10-14-18-willow-prayers-for-remembrance-day) Willow wrote, shared and displayed their prayers for Remembrance Day in our classroom worship area. [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-10-14-18-willow-prayers-for-remembrance-day) [![Image of Science: Solids, Liquids and Gases - what do we know?](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/F66EBDBC-14CF-41D8-BB2A-750B7B4B3816.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-09-08-41-science-solids-liquids-and-gases-what-do-we-know) 9 November 2026 #### [Science: Solids, Liquids and Gases - what do we know?](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-09-08-41-science-solids-liquids-and-gases-what-do-we-know) This week in science, Willow explored the properties of solids, liquids and gases exploring how they move when poured. {gallery-carousel:Science: Solids, Liquids and Gases - what do we know?} [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-09-08-41-science-solids-liquids-and-gases-what-do-we-know) [![Image of Festivals of light](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/12C3F6BB-995F-40F0-B9F6-8651C2E40233.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-15-27-festivals-of-light) 6 November 2026 #### [Festivals of light](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-15-27-festivals-of-light) This term in RE we are exploring festivals of light. Diwali is happening on 8th November. We created Rangoli patterns outside with chalk. We created mendhi designs and our own diva candles. Next week we will link the festival to the story of Rama and Sita. [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-15-27-festivals-of-light) [![Image of Trading routes](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/E2006362-7428-49A6-AD92-423C02941C59.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-15-40-trading-routes) 5 November 2026 #### [Trading routes](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-15-40-trading-routes) Oak Class began their new Geography unit by revisiting prior learning about the world’s oceans. The children recapped which is the largest and smallest, along with which is closest to us! We then discussed many ways that our oceans are used and why this makes the oceans important. Considering how… [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-15-40-trading-routes) [![Image of The influence of adverts](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/6ADF3C0A-BB43-441F-B9E2-4689D8B81067.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-13-17-the-influence-of-adverts) 5 November 2026 #### [The influence of adverts](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-13-17-the-influence-of-adverts) Oak Class learned about the influence of adverts online. The children considered what these adverts can make somebody think, feel and do! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-05-13-17-the-influence-of-adverts) [![Image of les jours de la semaine](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/2764480B-195C-44F3-90DA-E171271E0A38.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-04-11-45-les-jours-de-la-semaine) 4 November 2026 #### [les jours de la semaine](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-04-11-45-les-jours-de-la-semaine) In French, KS2 children started learning about school days. We watched a clip of a French school day and noticed similarities and differences between our school day in England. The children then learned to recognise and pronounce the days of the week in French. Some children could even answer… [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-04-11-45-les-jours-de-la-semaine) [![Image of Baking Seasonal Tarts!](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0291.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-14-15-baking-seasonal-tarts) 23 October 2026 #### [Baking Seasonal Tarts!](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-14-15-baking-seasonal-tarts) Well done to Willow for making your seasonal tarts! You prepped your working area, showed great chopping, peeling, grating and scoring skills, tasted new ingredients and followed a recipe all whilst showing fantastic listening skills and an understanding of health and safety. You then also showed… [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-14-15-baking-seasonal-tarts) [![Image of Autumn days](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/95FDABEB-F492-4725-8D90-A62E9B914679.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-14-05-autumn-days) 23 October 2026 #### [Autumn days](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-14-05-autumn-days) We have been thinking about the weather and changes in Autumn. We have competed writing, maths and creative tasks linked to this! 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