Year 3 - English - Using Conjunctions In Complex Sentences
In our latest non-fiction unit, Year 3 students have been exploring the mechanics of grammar to improve the clarity of their reports. The primary focus has been the transition from simple to complex sentences through the use of specific conjunctions.
Year 6: SATs Week
This week has been SATs week, and everyone has worked so hard with fantastic attitudes during the tests and lessons - so we have made sure to add in extra mindfulness sessions.
Year 6: Science - Evolution
This week in Science, year 6 have been learning about evolution. We looked at Charles Darwin's voyage to the Galapagos, and the adaptations he found in local species of finch.
Year 3 - Maths - Finding Change
The Year 3 classroom was transformed into a bustling marketplace this morning as students tackled the practical challenges of money and subtraction. Rather than relying solely on abstract calculations, the class used physical coins and shop items to master the concept of finding change.
Reception- Maths-Copy 2D shape pictures
Reception have been exploring 2D shapes by designing their very own houses. From spotting properties to purposeful construction on their marker boards, the children used their creativity to bring their maths learning to life.
Reception- Literacy - I Wonder?
This week the children have been listening to the story of Handa's Surprise. When the children went to explore the classroom they found a mysterious, large cube placed in the tray. Inside was filled with delicious fruits from our story. The cube opened up many questions to the children and I wonder if questions filled the classroom, I wonder what is inside? I wonder how it tastes and what it looks like in the middle? The children got creative with drawing the fruit that took their interest and wrote captions on what they thought was going to happen, see and possibly taste.
Year 2 - Fluency - Adding 3 Numbers
Year 2 have been sharpening their maths fluency this week by using dice to add three numbers together. The children have been learning to work more efficiently by spotting number bonds or doubles first to make their calculations quicker and easier. After solving a sum, they explained their reasoning to a partner, who then checked the answer and gave feedback. Mrs Cookson was delighted to hear such fantastic mathematical talk and to see the children working so brilliantly together to improve their speed and accuracy!
Year 2 - Colourful Semantics
Year 2 have been making fantastic progress with their writing this term by using Colourful Semantics to build more descriptive sentences. This approach helps the children organise their thoughts by clearly identifying who is in the story, what they are doing, where they are, and when the action is taking place. Mrs Cookson and Miss Mulligan have noticed a huge improvement in the children's work, with their independent writing becoming much more structured, detailed, and confident!
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Small School, Big Achievements: Our Gold School Games Journey Continues!
We are thrilled to announce that for the second year running, we have been awarded the Gold School Games Mark! This government-led accolade recognises our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive physical education for every pupil. From the ‘This Girl Can’ festival and tag rugby to multi-sports and 10-pin bowling, we are immensely proud of our diverse PE curriculum and our commitment to local sporting events and competitions. A huge well done to our students and staff for fostering such an active school community—here’s to another year of sporting excellence!
Nursery And Pre-School - Science - Food Decomposition
Over the last week, the children in Nursery and Preschool have become little scientists, taking part in a two-part investigation into how things change and decay. We wanted to find out what would happen to an apple when left in different environments, so we set up a special experiment using four slices. One was placed in milk, one in water, one in sugar water, and the final piece was left out in the air. To start our investigation, the children were encouraged to make their own predictions. We had some wonderful ideas, with some children thinking the apples would change colour and turn brown, while others wondered if the seeds inside might start to grow! This was a great way for the children to practice their "thinking skills" and imagine what might happen over time. After waiting for a whole week, we gathered back together to see if our predictions were right. We used our senses to explore the changes, taking a good look, feeling the textures, and even having a little sniff of the different bowls! The children were fascinated to see how some apples had stayed firm while others had become mushy or changed colour. We spoke about what we could see and smell, and the children enjoyed sharing their surprises when the results were different from what they first expected. This hands-on experiment was a fantastic way for the children to observe the passage of time and the natural process of change in the world around them.
Y1 - Fluency Bee - Finding Half
This week in Y1 the children have been learning about finding half of an object. This has been our focus in maths and Fluency Bee. Using a range of different resources, the children have been exploring finding half of a total number and then representing this using a number sentence.
Year 4 P.E. - Ball Control and Tactics
Carrying on in our tennis lessons, Year 4 have developed their ball and racket control skills even further, and are able to complete a variety of shots with different arm and racket positions. We have learned when to select either forearm or backhanded shots to not only return the ball to our partner, but to now try and play tactically around the court to try and win points. Year 4 are a competitive bunch and we were all very tired after our efforts!
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