Image of Year 1 - Preparing Food Safely
1 Oct

Year 1 - Preparing Food Safely

This week we have discussed all things kitchen safety! We discussed how to prepare food safely, how to use equipment safely and why we do this. The children had fun taking turns to cut a variety of food items including bananas, peppers and apples.

Image of Pre-School- PD-Fine Motor Skills-Funky Fingers
1 Oct

Pre-School- PD-Fine Motor Skills-Funky Fingers

On our Funky fingers table this week ,the children have been using their fine motor skills to dress up the bears, selecting different items of clothing. Our Funky fingers table is a great way for our children to have fun while working those fingers.

Image of Year 6: English - To Effectively Describe a Setting.
1 Oct

Year 6: English - To Effectively Describe a Setting.

Year 6 have been focussing on their use of powerful adjectives, expanded noun phrases and relative clauses, to create realistic descriptions of something magical. They have created their own 'Room of Wonders' inspired by the Nowhere Emporium.

Image of Year 6: Science - Voltage
1 Oct

Year 6: Science - Voltage

In science Year 6 have been building circuits, with the aim of finding the impact that changing the voltage has on the brightness of a bulb. We made predictions and then tested the accuracy of their thinking.

Image of Nursery - Science - Facial Features, Location And Arrangement
30 Sep

Nursery - Science - Facial Features, Location And Arrangement

In our combined Science and Art lesson, the children participated in a focused activity designed to enhance their self-awareness and understanding of personal identity and facial features. The lesson began with the children receiving blank face outlines and a selection of individual features—eyes, noses, and mouths. The core of the activity involved using a mirror to observe their own faces closely. This encouraged careful self-examination as they noticed the placement and quantity of their features. They had to decide on the appropriate features and then attempt to translate what they saw in the mirror onto their paper. The children demonstrated excellent concentration and observation skills during this task, correctly identifying that they needed two eyes, one nose, and one mouth. They did a fantastic job of placing their chosen features to create unique and accurate representations of themselves, reinforcing the idea that everyone is unique and special.

Image of Year 3 - Art - Drawing By Torchlight
30 Sep

Year 3 - Art - Drawing By Torchlight

Our Year 3 students had a wonderfully atmospheric art lesson this week as they explored the dramatic effects of light and dark by drawing with charcoal by torchlight! The children were challenged to focus on how the sharp light of the torches created deep, contrasting shadows. They used the charcoal to capture the difference between the intensely lit areas and the surrounding darkness. This activity significantly developed their observational drawing skills and taught them a lot about chiaroscuro (the use of strong contrasts between light and dark). The resulting artwork was incredibly moody and impressive, beautifully showcasing their understanding of tone and shading. Well done, Year 3!

Image of Year 3 - R.E - Painting Things We Are Thankful For
30 Sep

Year 3 - R.E - Painting Things We Are Thankful For

This week, our Year 3 students prepared some thoughtful and beautiful artwork for our upcoming Harvest Service at the church. The children painted pictures of what they are truly thankful for. They explored ideas of family, friendship, food, nature, and comfort, translating their deep feelings of gratitude into vibrant colours and creative designs. The finished pieces were uplifting and reflective, beautifully illustrating the meaning of giving thanks during the harvest season. Their artwork will be shown in the church as a wonderful addition to the service. We were incredibly proud of the care and sincerity they showed in creating these heartfelt pieces.

Image of Year 3 - English - Visiting The Book Fair
30 Sep

Year 3 - English - Visiting The Book Fair

Our Year 3 students had an incredibly exciting time visiting the school's Book Fair this week. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to explore a wide variety of books—from thrilling fiction and amazing non-fiction to graphic novels and picture books. They spent time browsing, discovered new authors, and many chose a new favorite story to take home. The visit was a wonderful way to foster a love of reading and show them the huge world of stories waiting to be discovered. They all came back to class buzzing with excitement about their favorite finds! We hope they are already enjoying their new books.

Image of Nursery - PSHE - Nurturing And Personal Hygiene
29 Sep

Nursery - PSHE - Nurturing And Personal Hygiene

This week, our PSHE lesson centered on developing nurturing skills and an early understanding of personal hygiene through focused role-play. The children engaged with the baby dolls in the water area, exploring the vital need to keep them clean and wash away any dirt. This care routine was highly engaging, beginning with placing the babies into a bubbly bath. The children worked diligently, utilizing jugs and cloths to meticulously wash the dolls, demonstrating careful and gentle handling. This encouraged a sense of responsibility and empathy. Once the washing was complete, they carefully wrapped the babies in towels to dry them. Through this activity, the children were able to practice essential life skills, understand the sequence of a cleaning routine, and develop their empathy by caring for another, all within a fun and purposeful context.

Image of Year 4 Computing - Hardware and Software
29 Sep

Year 4 Computing - Hardware and Software

Year 4 have been learning about all the different types of equipment that help make a computer function. We have been looking at the different types of hardware and software that we use for a variety of tasks and how these help us in our everyday lives. Year 4 had to put their learning to the test by working together in a group quiz - it was very exciting and some their were great displays of teamwork, discussion and listening to each other.

Image of Year 1 - PSHE - Our Feelings
25 Sep

Year 1 - PSHE - Our Feelings

The children loved reading and listening to Harold's story. We read the story and discussed Harold's feelings during different parts of the story, followed by showing these feelings to each other!

Image of Year 1 Science - Senses
25 Sep

Year 1 Science - Senses

In Science this week, the children used their sense of smell and sight to describe the food item. They smelt and saw bananas, toothpaste, paprika, hot chocolate powder and lemon juice! The children thoroughly enjoyed putting these senses to the test!