Secondary Science: Design and Build a Passive Solar Water Heater
Pupils have designed a Passive Solar Water Heater. A system to heat water only using the energy from the Sun. The design and the materials used are really important in order to keep as much the heat inside. On a sunny day, pupils will test the models and see what...
4 Reasons Why Mixed Age Learning Works
As you are aware, our Saplings children range from 3 to 5 years of age. In order to ensure that all of our learners are being supported, stimulated and challenged, we split the children into small, personalised groups for Adult Led learning activities. These are...
A Note From Olive Tree’s Finance Director: Investing in Our Children’s Futures
This may not be the most creative department of The Olive Tree School, but I have a feeling it will be a post that is clicked on more than most, as finance is close to everyone’s heart. Most people would agree that profit is a necessary part of running a successful...
Year 5 Goes to War: History Lesson on War of the Roses
This is a really fascinating 30 year period of English history. A time of civil unrest, when the infighting between the two sides of its royal family resulted in battle after battle, and death after death, all in pursuit of the crown. In Year 5 we have been studying...
