Year 3 - Maths - Finding Unit Fractions Of Amounts
Year 3 have been smashing their fractions unit this week. We've been mastering finding fractions of amounts by using our times tables knowledge.
Year 5 Science - The Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant
Science in Action: From Seeds to Stems! Our classroom was buzzing with discovery this week as we dove deep into the fascinating world of botany. We kicked things off with a human timeline, where students held up posters representing the different stages of a flowering plant's lifecycle. It was a true team effort as the rest of the class debated and directed their peers into the perfect order—from tiny seed to full bloom! Once we mastered the "big picture," we got our hands dirty with some tulip dissections. Using careful precision, we identified the hidden reproductive parts of the flower, labelling the anthers, filaments, and ovaries to understand how plants create the next generation. Highlights of our hands-on learning: Lifecycle Logic: Mapping out growth through collaborative problem-solving. Flower Anatomy: Peering inside tulips to find the "machinery" of nature. Minty Experiments: Taking stem cuttings from mint plants to explore asexual reproduction. We’re currently waiting to see if our "clones" will take root and grow into exact copies of the original plant! Check out our young scientists in the photos as they explore the wonders of the natural world!
Year 5 PSHE - Role Plays Showing Acts of Friendship or Acts of Unkindness
Year 5 Explores the Secret to Great Friendships This week in PSHE, Year 5 have been thinking carefully about what it truly means to be a good friend. We began by identifying the small but significant gestures of friendship that make our school community a kinder place, from offering a word of encouragement to simply sharing a seat at lunch. The lesson took a dramatic turn as the children were given secret roleplay scenarios to perform. Some groups acted out heartwarming acts of kindness, while others depicted trickier situations where friendship was put to the test! Our PSHE Highlights: Spotting the Signs: Discussing how our actions and words impact those around us. The Big Reveal: The rest of the class had to play detective, guessing the scenario being acted out. Some were quite a challenge to figure out! Building Empathy: Reflecting on how it feels to be on the receiving end of different friendship behaviours. It was a fantastic session full of laughter and insightful discussion. Have a look at our photos to see our budding actors in action! How can you show friendship to the people around you?
Reception- Physical Development- I Hear Thunder
The school hall was alive with energy as the Reception children transformed their PE lesson into a rhythmic exploration of the elements. Using their basketballs to mimic the sounds of the weather, the children practiced focused ball control to narrate a passing storm. To represent a gentle spring rain, they used light, pitter-patter fingertip taps, before transitioning into heavy, rhythmic bounces that echoed like loud claps of thunder. The highlight of the session was the drop and catch sequence; the children released their balls to the floor and caught them sharply on the rebound, perfectly synchronizing the "crack" of the ball hitting the wood with the visual of a lightning strike. Their coordination improved with every "storm," showing impressive concentration as they balanced the imaginative storytelling with the physical skill of keeping their balls steady and secure.
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Year 2 - Maths - Finding Half
In our latest Year 2 maths session, our young mathematicians turned their whiteboards into "fraction stations" to explore the concept of finding half of a quantity. By using a fraction bar to represent the whole, the children carefully shared out physical counters into two equal groups, ensuring they understood that halving is the same as dividing by two. This hands-on approach helped the pupils move from concrete objects to abstract thinking, as they visualised how 1/2 of a set of items can be calculated quickly and accurately. There was a fantastic "lightbulb moment" across the classroom as they realised that for the groups to be fair, each side must hold the exact same number of counters!
Year 2 - English - Opinions and Explanations
We took our English lesson outside into the sunshine for a fun debate about Aladdin. Mrs Cookson read out different statements, like "Aladdin is brave," and the children had to stand in a line to show if they agreed or disagreed. Once they picked their spot, they explained their reasons to the rest of the class. It was a fantastic way to practice speaking and listening while thinking carefully about the characters in our story.
Year 2 - Guided Reading - New Vocabulary
To help us understand the story of the Pied Piper, the children moved around the room with six different vocabulary cards. Their mission was to match each new word to the correct definition hidden in different spots. At our school, we love active learning because it gets everyone moving while we learn tricky new words. It was a brilliant way to build our reading skills and get ready to dive deeper into the story!
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Nursery / Pre-School - Computing - Creating Butterflies
This week, the children in Nursery and Preschool used the computers and touchscreens to create their own colorful butterflies using Purple Mash. The activity began with the children exploring the digital tools, picking their favorite colors, and making marks on the screen to see how their movements left bright trails on the wings. As the children became more confident, we looked at real-life photos of butterflies to identify different patterns. The children then worked on making conscious marks, such as lines and spots, to mimic the characteristics they could see in the reference images. This was a fantastic way for them to practice digital control and intentional design, moving from simple scribbles to purposeful patterns. An exciting moment occurred when our older learners noticed that the program was "mirroring" their marks on the opposite wing. This sparked a meaningful conversation about symmetry, as the children looked back at their reference images and realized that butterflies always have the same patterns on both wings. They were fascinated to see their designs appear on both sides at once, helping them to understand that nature often creates matching patterns.
Reception- Science-Colour Changing
In the vibrant buzz of the science corner, the Reception children transform into mini-scientists as they explore the magic of color mixing. With focused expressions and developing fine motor skills, they carefully use perpets to squeeze, suction, and release primary-colored water onto soft white cotton pads. This hands-on experiment allows them to observe capillary action firsthand as the fabric drinks up the liquid. As the vibrant reds, blues, and yellows bleed into one another, the children witness the "wow" moment where new secondary colors emerge. These dyed pads aren't just an experiment; they serve as the delicate, marbled petals for their handmade flowers. By blending scientific inquiry with creative art, the children learn to make predictions and observe changes, all while crafting a beautiful garden of their own making.
Nursery/Pre-school-Literacy-Handwriting-Pencil Control
In Literacy we have focused on Handwriting and pencil control this week, This is a great way to get all our preschoolers ready for their next step moving forward to their school journey even with the little ones starting their journey into preschool this was a lovely way to see their pencil control and grip. Developing handwriting in the Early Years is all about building the physical strength and coordination required to use a pencil through fine and gross motor activities.
Year 4 English - Role Play
Year 4 enjoyed a bit of role play in our English this week, when learning about the nautical language related to our narrative. What better way than to step into the shoes of Captain Tom Bawcock and turn our classroom into a Cornish Tugboat, whilst the Great Storm-Cat sent turbulent gales and unpredictable waves our way and gave us the perfect opportunity to put our nautical language knowledge to the test!
Year 3 - English - Using The Correct Determiners
Determiner Detectives in Year 3! We’ve been mastering the rules for using a and an today. To put our new skills into practice, we turned our attention to the iconic Moon-Face from The Enchanted Wood. The children had to think carefully—is it a shiny face or an unusual face. It was a fantastic way to sharpen our grammar while exploring the magic of Enid Blyton’s world!
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