When it comes to in-depth learning, children at St Nicholas at Wade CE get right to the heart of the matter.
So, it was no surprise when Biology studies in Year 5 turned to the way that a heart works and its central role within the circulatory system that keeps living being alive and functioning.
In typical hands-on fashion, young biologists grasped, albeit tentatively in some cases, the opportunity to thoroughly examine pig hearts.
They identified arteries and veins, feeling their way around ventricles and atriums.
They also created excellent scientific drawings which they labelled.
Head Teacher Taralee Kennedy said: “Our staff is so proud of our pupils’ courage in really getting to grips with their subject – well done Acer Class.
“They are finding out about how the heart works hard to move blood around the body, finding out about the ground-breaking discoveries made by scientists about the way valves work, discussing why people donate blood.
“How to keep your heart happy with cardiovascular exercise and healthy food is also part of their learning, as is the damage caused to the heart and lungs by smoking, and reasons why hearts sometimes flutter, pound and skip a beat.
“It is a fascinating subject area and in the coming weeks our Year 5 group is really getting to the heart of the matter.”
