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Puzzle cubes

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We have been exploring puzzle cubes in Kestrels. Did you know there's a limited set of algorithms that will allow you to solve a puzzle cube? We've been using apps and formula to help us try and solve them. Daren is our Rubiks champion at the moment, but everyone is trying to catch him up! Can you do it?  
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STEM

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Last week we explored chemical reactions to fuel our rockets... We particularly enjoyed producing gases from combining acid and alkali (and bursting balloons) 
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History

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This term we're exploring the history of Kirkstall Abbey, and we've begun by developing our understanding of Tudor times and the dissolution of monasteries. 
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Macbeth

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This year we're performing Macberh, and have created poetry for each act. Come and join us on the 16th July for our show!! 
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Gardening

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We've been loving getting out and planting our seedlings out in the allotment! 
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STEM Week

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This week is STEM week and we're exploring all things space! Today we've been making model rockets with balloon propulsion engines... 
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In science this term we've been exploring electricity. We've investigated circuit components and explored insulator, conductors, and the wiring of electrical appliances. We even had some rewiring races with plugs!
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