Key Stage 2

KS2 Music

The Year 3 & 4 students have been having a good time in exploring elements of music while accompanying a song. The students were able to play tuned and untuned instruments like recorders, xylophones, maracas, drums etc. Ms Kemigisha.

Year 3 Students Dive into Earth's Layers Through Creative Exploration

In an exciting educational journey, our Year Three students embarked on a hands-on adventure to explore the Earth's layers using a medley of creative mediums. From Legos to paper mache and even food, these young minds delved into the depths of our planet in a unique and engaging way.

Using Legos, they constructed models representing the Earth's core, mantle, and crust, gaining a tangible understanding of the layers' composition and arrangement. The artistry continued with paper mache, as they molded and painted intricate, three-dimensional Earths to grasp the geological intricacies.

But the highlight of their exploration was undoubtedly the edible Earth's layers. Through food, they fashioned delicious replicas, learning that just like a tasty treat, our planet's layers have their distinct flavors and characteristics.

This multidimensional approach not only made learning fun but also deepened their understanding of Earth's geological wonders. These Year Three students have truly dug deep into the science of our planet, fostering a lifelong love for learning along the way. Ms Potter.

Year 3 Paleontologist and Pedologists in the Making!

In Year 3, our students have been fully engaged in their studies of dinosaurs and soil formation. They've rolled up their sleeves to create compost, gaining insights into the transformation of organic matter into nutrient-rich soil. Our young scientists also conducted experiments to assess soil absorption for optimal farming conditions. However, the most thrilling twist occurred when the Year 3s stumbled upon a prehistoric "dinosaur murder" mystery. Eager to play detective, they worked in groups, examining footprints, teeth, and forensics to uncover the culprit. This hands-on investigation not only added excitement to our lessons but also allowed students to apply their scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills in a memorable way. Ms Musundi.

Year 4 Scientists

In our Science unit about States of Matter, the Year 4 inquirers conducted an experiment to find out how long a block of chocolate would change from a solid to a liquid state. They used the steps of the scientific process to conduct their experiment. The scientists made predictions, set up their experiment, tested their hypotheses, charted data and made reasonable conclusions based on their results. The conclusion that was reached by everyone in year 4…this was one TASTY experiment! Ms Adamcova.

Testing Materials - Year 5

In Year 5, we began our year by studying various materials, exploring their properties, uses, and safety considerations. As we progressed through the final weeks, our primary focus shifted towards finding structured and organised ways to apply these materials. After conducting tests to determine the magnetic, transparent, or permeable qualities of different materials, we turned our attention to testing thermal conductivity.

To ensure safety, we decided to examine thermal conductivity using cold water, rather than testing heat retention. First, we selected the materials we wanted to test from various objects around the classroom. Then, in our teams, we devised the testing methods and discussed other details, including the duration of the tests. Following this, we conducted our experiments and engaged in discussions.

Ultimately, we designed an efficient food container that could keep our food warm without causing burns to our hands. The question now arises: should we begin manufacturing it? Ms Farah.

Elections in Year 6!

This month the Year 6 children have been applying for lots of different jobs at KISU! We started off by electing a new Head Boy and Head Girl. Ms Zoe and Mr Jones were so impressed by all the applications but the two children who stood out the most during the interviews were Kato and Remaz! We know they will both be excellent role models to everyone in Primary School.

Next up the children had to prepare a speech to deliver to their classmates to convince them to elect them as a House Captain! Mr Andrew gave a speech to the children about the leadership qualities we were looking for and all the staff were then blown away by the excellent efforts by the children. The Head Boy and Head Girl then announced in assembly that the House Captains for this year will be:

Kibale- Asmara and Josh
Otukei- Marc and Kuzi
Semliki- Michael and Jovana
Bwindi- Kahaan and Diane

Congratulations to all the Year 6 children who have been involved in elections this month! Mr Dudman Jones.

An Exciting Discovery for 6MT

In 6MT's Science lessons, we have been studying how fossils show us how life has changed over time. This sent Mr. Tolliday off on a tangent, to tell the story of a schoolgirl called Tina, who in the 1950's discovered a fossil that should have changed the world - Charnia masoni. Sadly for Tina, her teacher back in the 1950's told her that what she found was impossible - the rocks she found her fossil in were apparently, "too old", and that there was no life on Earth back then. She was not believed. A couple of years later, a schoolboy called Roger Mason discovered the same fossil. But this time he was believed. This led to it being studied by scientists, who confirmed that the fossil showed that there was life on Earth much earlier than previously believed. The fossil was named after this schoolboy, Roger Mason - Charnia masoni. By a twist of fate, Mr. Tolliday grew up in the area the groundbreaking fossil was found, and managed to get in touch with Tina, who is now an artist, poet and photographer. In Tina's words "I think the thing to stress with kids is if they KNOW they are right, to stick with it. It is difficult to realise now how ignorant we of my generation were back in the 1950s. And how easily dismissed by uncaring teachers." Wise words indeed. You can read all about Tina in this article. It's a fascinating read... https://trowelblazers.com/2015/03/04/tina-negus/ Mr Tolliday.

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