Year 3 - PSHE - Thinking About Our Relationships
Year 3 have been growing their understanding of healthy connections in PSHE by creating Relationship Trees. The children used roots to represent the people in their lives, branches for how we maintain connections, and green leaves for positive qualities. They also considered brown leaves to identify behaviours that can spoil a relationship. Some fantastic, mature discussions from our young learners today.
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Year 3 - R.E - What Does Prayer Look Like To You?
Our Year 3 class had an incredibly moving RE session this week using LEGO Serious Play kits. We asked the children a big question: "What does prayer look like to you?" The creativity in the room was absolutely inspiring. From quiet spaces of reflection to bridges connecting people together, the children built some truly wonderful pieces. What blew us away even more were the deep, thoughtful conversations that happened around the tables as they explained their models. It is amazing what children can express when they have the right tools to build their ideas.
Nursery And Pre-School - Maths - Using Positional Language
This week, our Nursery and Pre-School children focused on developing their understanding of positional language during their mathematics lesson. The session began at the maths table, where the children used coloured bears and small tubs to explore spatial concepts. Using visual picture references as a guide, the children practiced placing their bears in various positions around the tubs, such as inside, next to, or behind. They were then encouraged to name the position of their bear, either speaking independently or repeating their teacher. Following this structured practice, the children took their learning into the wider classroom environment. They independently tested their new knowledge within the continuous provision areas, applying the positional vocabulary to everyday, familiar toys. This hands-on session successfully boosted the children's confidence in both understanding and using mathematical language during play.
Year 1 - Geography - Identifying Human and Physical Features
Today, our Year 1 adventurers kicked off their brand-new Geography topic: What is it like to live in Shanghai? To start our learning, we went on a local walk to hunt for human and physical features in our school's neighbourhood. The children did a fantastic job spotting everything from trees and grass (physical) to fences, roads, and buildings (human)! Next week, we will be using our brilliant fieldwork notes to create our very own maps before we start comparing our local area to the bustling city of Shanghai! A huge well done to Year 1 for their excellent behaviour and sharp eyes today. Check out some photos from our busy afternoon! #Year1 #PrimaryGeography #Fieldwork #LocalArea #SchoolCommunity
New Active Uniform!
We are thrilled to announce a fresh, modern update to our school uniform policy starting this coming September. After careful consideration and from feedback from the parental questionnaire, we are transitioning to a full active uniform. This change is designed to simplify your mornings, reduce overall costs, and—most importantly—ensure our pupils are ready for movement, play, and learning every single day. The active uniform replaces the traditional split between formal wear and PE kits. By moving to a single, versatile wardrobe, we aim to provide: ● Increased Physical Activity: pupils can jump straight into sports or active play without the need for changing breaks. ● Cost-Effectiveness: One set of clothes for the whole week means fewer items to purchase. ● Comfort and Focus: High-quality, flexible clothing helps students stay comfortable and focused on their studies. A Special Note for Year 6: To celebrate their final year, Year 6 pupils will not require the half-zip red top. Instead, they will be provided with their Leavers Hoodies to wear as their outer layer throughout the entire academic year! We also have some exciting news regarding our school identity! We are hoping to update the school badge this year, which means the branding on the new uniform items may change as we roll out the fresh design. Because of this—and to support our families—we are treating the 2026-2027 academic year as a transition year. If you have old uniform items that you still need to use, it is perfectly fine for your child to wear them during this first year. There is no pressure to buy the new badged items immediately if your current ones still fit. We want to ensure that no clothing goes to waste and that the move to the Active Uniform is as stress-free as possible for your budget. Our badged items (the half-zip sports tops and badged T-shirts, along with black track pants and shorts) are available on our official uniform website as usual. All other items, such as plain black bottoms and trainers, can be sourced from any retailer of your choice, provided they meet the no branding requirement. We truly believe this shift will foster a more energetic and inclusive environment for our children.
Nursery And Pre-School - Music -Loud And Quiet
This week, our Nursery and Pre-School children explored the concepts of "loud" and "quiet" during their music lesson. The session began in a circle, where the children were introduced to visual prompts representing different volumes. They practiced regulating their voices, matching their vocal output to the picture shown. Next, each child selected a musical instrument. Using the same visual cues, they experimented with how to physically play their instruments to create both loud and quiet sounds. To conclude the lesson, the children took turns demonstrating their new skills to the class. Each child proudly performed a solo, choosing their own volume level to showcase. It was a wonderful session that built both musical confidence and control.
Year 4 English - Information Texts
Year 4 have been looking at different types of information texts recently and are experts at identifying the features! They used their Computing skills to research information effectively and put their skills to the test, designing and creating their own information texts. The results were amazing! Well done, Year 4!
Year 3 - Science - The Mummification Process
Today, our young historians took a deep dive into Ancient Egypt by learning all about the fascinating process of mummification. From understanding the ritual steps to learning about the purpose of canopic jars, the children were absolutely captivated. Safe to say, we have some future archaeologists in our midst. Check out our little embalmers in action in the photos below.
Year 4 Art - 3D Sculpture Painting
Year 4 have been working really hard during their art topic, learning about sculptures, the plinths they stand on and the famous artists associated with these types of display. After weeks of creating a 3D sculpture of an Anglo-Saxon warrior, it was a pleasure to see them come to life during our painting session. Year 4 are rather proud of their efforts!
Reception- UTW- Interactive Board Drawing For A Purpose
Our Reception children have had a wonderful time using Purple Mash this week to bring the story of Handa's Surprise to life! Using the 2Paint tools, the children practiced their fine motor skills to carefully select vibrant colors and draw something from the story. Selecting different colours to draw fruit or animals. It was fantastic to see them navigate the software so confidently, practicing their clicking and dragging while retelling the story with so much enthusiasm.
Year 2 PE: Writing Yoga Stories
Year 2 have been using this half-term's yoga learning to create their own yoga flow in the form of yoga stories. Using previously learnt yoga poses, the children created story maps to sequence their flow. Some of the yoga stories included "hungry lions", "seals trapped on boats" and "very calm butterflies". Miss Mulligan was incredibly impressed with the creativity and leadership skills Year 2 showed during this lesson!
Nursery/Preschool-R.E-David And Goliath-Role Play
This week in Nursery/Pre-school the children have had an exciting time exploring and acting the story of David and Goliath. The children loved playing different parts of role play such as Goliath the giant, David the young boy, King Saul and Soldiers. The children got straight into character and played their role amazingly.
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