Welcome to our Blog!

We are the science ambassadors and we're here to tell you about science in our school. We love science because it is interesting and it challenges our minds. 

See below to find out more about science in our school, Science Monkey, Nature Park, competitions and challenges, and more. 

🌿 Nature’s Hidden Patterns Photography Challenge 📸

Calling all explorers! Have you ever noticed the swirling spirals in a snail’s shell, or the symmetry of a butterfly’s wings? Patterns are everywhere in nature, and now’s your chance to capture them in a photograph!

Why Enter?
Spotting patterns sharpens your observational skills, helping you see the world in new ways. Patterns connect to science, maths, and art (where nature’s designs inspire creativity). Whether it’s the veins in a leaf or ripples in water, your discoveries reveal the magic behind everyday nature.

How to Take Part:

• Find and photograph an interesting pattern in nature.
• Share your best shot with a short explanation of what you found.
• Submit your photo by 6^th June.

🏆 The science ambassadors will choose some children to share their photographs in assembly on 13^th June.

So, grab your camera, step outside, and start seeing the world through a new lens.

Happy photographing!

We are thrilled to introduce a new member of our school community: Science Monkey! The children in Ash are trialling taking turns bringing Science Monkey home to explore the exciting world of science. If Science Monkey proves to be a hit, we plan to expand the program across the school so that all children will have the chance to engage in exciting science activities with it at home.

Science Monkey comes with a special diary where you and your child can record all the fun activities they do together. When it’s your child’s turn to host Science Monkey, we’d love for you to think of some science-related activities they could try. Encourage your child to document these experiences in the diary—photos of Science Monkey in action are always welcome!

Of course, you’re not limited to science experiments at home. You could take Science Monkey on adventures, such as nature spotting at the beach, fossil hunting, on nature walks, to a science museum, or even take it to a stargazing event or you could curl up on the sofa and watch a documentary or read a science book.

We look forward to hearing all about the science fun! 

Thank you to Finty for fantastic sewing repairs and for making Science Monkey's accessories!

We (year 4 and 5) are taking part in the Trout in the Classroom Project, Chiltern Society. The project helps us learn about brown trout and the chalk stream habitat that they live in. We received the alevins in term 3. We are feeding and monitoring them until they have grown big enough to be released into the wild.

Benson Nature Group

Find out how you can get involved with caring for the local greenspaces. 

Crest Awards

Get involved in science projects at home.

 Blue Peter Green Badge

Become a Climate Hero!