Year 5 English - Reading and Responding to Haikus
Year 5 are getting lyrical this week! We’ve jumped into the wonderful world of Haikus, exploring how these short, traditional Japanese poems can pack such an evocative punch. The children have loved diving into different examples to uncover their hidden meanings. We are now mastering the "golden rule" of Haiku structure: the magical 5-7-5 syllable count! (Counting on fingers has definitely been required!) We are all looking forward to channeling our inner poets later in the week to create our very own Easter-themed Haikus.
Year 5 PE - OAA: Making Maps and Following Directions
Cones, compasses, and coordinate grids! Year 5 took their Team Building PE lesson indoors this week to master the art of navigation. Working together, they created and followed complex maps using cardinal points, carefully avoiding the 'Danger Cone'! It was a brilliant lesson filled with fun, problem-solving, and fantastic teamwork. Well done, Year 5!
Year 5 RE - How Does Art Show God's Victory at Easter?
Year 5’s RE took an expressive, arty turn this week! We have been deeply engaged in studying a collection of powerful religious paintings, focusing on how artists convey the profound theme of God’s victory at Easter. The children expertly analysed the artwork, discussing how elements like colour, line, light, and shape are intentionally used to depict the emotion and impact of the resurrection. Inspired by our studies, the class then channelled their learning into creating their own stunning abstract art paintings, capturing their interpretation of the Easter victory. The results are truly remarkable and show fantastic depth of thought.
Year 4's Class Assembly
Year 4 presented their recent learning in their Class Assembly this week. Each child played a magnificent part in relaying their information, so clearly to the whole school and the parents and grown-ups who came to watch. Some even stepped in for others who were absent, but Year 4 were very composed and no-one even noticed! Miss Lovick and Mrs A. are very proud of you Year 4, well done!
Years 3 and 4 Easter Service
Years 3 and 4 have worked so hard lately, practising words, songs and actions, in preparation for presenting the Easter Service at Church. And what a fantastic service it was! They told the Easter story with passion, respect and a lot of talent and enthusiasm! It was enjoyed by all who saw it.
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Year 1 DT - Making Puppets
Year 1 have been working incredibly hard this term to design and create their very own puppets. This week, we reached the finish line as the children carefully assembled and embellished their products with wonderful decorations. We are extremely proud of the imagination and hard work that went into every single design!
Nursery - Maths - Number Hunt
This week, the children in Pre-school have been sharpening their number recognition skills through a high-energy "number hunt" around the classroom. We hid twelve little chicks, each marked with a number from 0 to 11, in various spots for the children to discover during their play. The activity began during independent learning time, where the children enjoyed spotting the chicks at random. This initial phase allowed them to practice recognizing different numerals in a relaxed and exploratory way. During our focused lesson, the challenge was increased as the children were tasked with finding the chicks in the correct numerical order. This required the children to think carefully about the counting sequence, identifying which number would come next before scouring the room to find the matching chick. There was a wonderful sense of excitement throughout the lesson, and it was lovely to see the children's joy as they successfully located the next number in the sequence. This hands-on approach effectively combined physical movement with sequential thinking and purposeful number recognition.
Year 3 - Jesus And Me - Crosses From Around The World
Our wonderful Year 3 class has officially kicked off their "Jesus And Me" Challenge, and this week we are going global! The children have been explorers of faith, discovering the beautiful and unique ways different cultures represent the cross. From the intricate knots of the Celtic Cross to the vibrant colors of Salvadoran folk art crosses, we’ve been learning that while the symbol changes appearance, the message of love remains the same everywhere.
Year 3 - Maths - Measuring Volume
Our Year 3 mathematicians have been following the White Rose Maths small steps this week, moving from "Measuring Volume" to "Measuring Capacity." We’ve been busy building our fluency by reading scales and comparing amounts using l and ml The classroom has been a "hive of heuristics" as we used concrete resources to visualize exactly what 1,000ml looks like compared to a single litre. We’ve even been practicing our bar models to help us add and subtract volumes like pros!
Reception- PSHE-People Who Help Us To Keep Safe
In our PSHE lesson today, we became safety superstars as we explored the many wonderful people who help keep us safe. We began by identifying the trusted adults at home and school, as well as the heroes we might meet when we are out and about in our community. The children’s curiosity shone during our "What’s in the Bag?" game, where they used clever clues to guess different helpers. We then brought these roles to life through imaginative role-play, dressing up as police officers, firefighters, doctors, and teachers—even practicing how we can be good friends and help each other! To wrap up our learning, we worked together on a jigsaw challenge, successfully matching our community helpers with the tools they use to look after us.
Reception- Science- Buoyancy
This week, our budding scientists in Reception took their learning into the fresh air to dive into the world of buoyancy. Armed with a variety of treasures found around the garden and indoors—from heavy stones and twigs to hollow plastic balls—the children practiced the art of making predictions, eagerly guessing which items would stay on the surface and which would sink to the bottom of the water trays. There were plenty of splashes and cheers as they tested their theories in real-time! Through this hands-on exploration, the children began to grasp the concept of density, discovering that it isn't just about size, but how "heavy" an object is for its size. By comparing how a large, light leaf dances on the surface while a tiny, solid pebble plunges downward, our young learners are already mastering the foundational physics of floating and sinking.
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Year 2 RE: The Bread and Wine as Easter Symbols
Year 2 had an amazing RE lesson as we explored the story of The Last Supper. We were delighted to welcome Rev Kev, who listened to us retell the events of Holy Thursday. Together, we shared bread and water, reflecting on the significance of the meal and looking at the story through the eyes of the different disciples. It was an incredible way to showcase our RE knowledge and delve deeper into some big questions!
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