Pre-School-Our Nativity Performance
What an absolutely wonderful treat we had! Our brilliant pre-school and nursery children performed their annual Nativity play, and we could not be more proud. They were all so confident and amazing standing up in front of all the grown-ups, telling the Christmas story with such enthusiasm and charm. Every single child remembered their lines, sang their hearts out, and truly brought the magic of Christmas to life!
Year 1 Computing: Collecting data
In computing this week, Year 1 had an unplugged lesson exploring data. First, we answered questions about some of our favourite things, we voted using cubes. Once everyone had picked their favourite, we could see some very interesting information ... DATA! The information that can be collected and used is called "data" and our data showed that Year 1's favourite animal is a rabbit and our favourite ice cream flavour is a tie between chocolate and strawberry.
Year 1 Phonics: 'ou' as in 'house'
One of our many sounds in Year 1 phonics this week was the phase 5 sound 'ou' as in 'house'. The children listened carefully to the phonemes in different 'ou' words when segmenting, and then used our letter join formation to write the graphemes. It sounds like a lot of work and Year 1 should be shouting loud and proud about their learning! (P.s. How many 'ou' words did you see here?)
Year 2 - Maths - Sorting 2D Shapes
Year 2 pupils engaged in a hands-on, collaborative sorting activity to deepen their knowledge of two-dimensional shapes. Working together brilliantly, they applied their geometric vocabulary to classify shapes based on their type, number of edges, and number of vertices.
Year 5 P.E. - Dodgeball
This week in P.E., Year 5 engaged in the fast-paced, strategic game of dodgeball. Students began by practising core skills—such as throwing accuracy and evasive movements—in small team drills. This focus on technique was crucial before they applied their learning in an energetic, whole-class game. The lesson was highly successful, allowing pupils to develop teamwork and quick thinking while having a great deal of fun!
Year 5 - Parliament Week Activities
Year 5 celebrated UK Parliament Week last Friday by diving into the world of democracy and governance. After watching informative videos detailing the workings of Parliament, students demonstrated their understanding by creating fantastic acrostic poems spelling out 'P-A-R-L-I-A-M-E-N-T'. Putting their learning into immediate action, the class held important votes for their new school house team names and selected classroom activities. Crucially, they actively practised the art of persuasion during these debates, linking directly to the persuasive writing skills they are currently mastering in their English lessons.
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Year 5 Music - Learning about Blues Music
This week, Year 5 began their new music unit, diving straight into the origins and unique sounds of The Blues. Students discovered the powerful historical and emotional context of this genre, learning how The Blues developed in the Deep South of America and how it was used to express feelings of sadness, hardship, and hope. We focused on listening skills, identifying the genre's key features, such as the frequent use of the call and response structure and the distinctive twelve-bar chord progression. The children enthusiastically explored the concept of the blue note (a slightly flattened note that gives the music its emotional depth) and began to understand how simple musical elements can communicate deep feelings. This engaging introduction sets the stage for future lessons, where Year 5 will develop their understanding of chord structures and even begin composing their own blues pieces.
Year 3 - English - Developing A Persuasive Argument
Year 3 students channeled their inner advocates and dived into the exciting world of persuasive writing. We focused on developing strong, coherent arguments by tackling a very local and important issue: persuading the council to keep our beloved local fast food restaurant open.
Year 3 - Maths - Mastering Times Tables
Year 3 class successfully embarked on a mission to master our times tables using the fantastic online resource, Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS). We adopted our rock star alter egos and dove headfirst into the world of multiplication and division.
Reception- PSHE-Healthy Eating
In our PSHE lesson, our wonderful Reception children became super Healthy Eating Experts! We focused on learning all about healthy eating and making good choices to keep our bodies strong and full of energy. Introducing the Healthy Food Plate We used the Healthy Food Plate (sometimes known as the Eatwell Guide) to help us understand the different types of food and how much of them we should eat. It was a fantastic visual tool! The children learned that foods can be sorted into groups, and that some foods are like 'everyday fuels,' while others are 'sometimes treats.' We had a brilliant hands-on activity where the children worked together to sort various food pictures onto the plate. They had to decide: ✅ Good Choices: Foods we should eat lots of every day (like fruits, vegetables, and starchy foods). ❌ Sometimes Choices: Foods we should only eat in small amounts and not all the time (like sugary sweets, fizzy drinks, and some processed snacks). It sparked great discussions! We talked about why milk and water are the best drinks, and how crunchy carrots and juicy apples help us grow big and strong.
Year 4 P.E. - Gymnastics
Year 4 have been building upon their gymnastics skills by incorporating different movements and balances to create a routine, including a variety of equipment. Year 4 have enjoyed watching and performing their group routines for others - they are very impressive to watch!
Year 4 Music
Year 4 have been practising their singing and choral styles in Music this week and have enjoyed discussing the words / lines and singing a new song together.
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