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3 Dec

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.

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2 Dec

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!

Image of Year 4 Music
2 Dec

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.

Image of Pre-School-Literacy-Story Map
2 Dec

Pre-School-Literacy-Story Map

In literacy, we’ve been enjoying We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. The children worked together to create a story map, marking out the key events from beginning to end. Everyone added their own part, drawing the moment they remembered came next in the story. They were completely absorbed in the task, and it sparked lots of rich vocabulary. I was really impressed with how much they could recall.

Image of Year 6: PSHE - UK Parliament Day
2 Dec

Year 6: PSHE - UK Parliament Day

This week year 6 have learnt about the role of democracy in our society, how the UK parliament is structured and the roles of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Image of Year 6: R.E. - Advent
2 Dec

Year 6: R.E. - Advent

This week year 6 have learnt about who John the Baptist was, and his role in the life of Jesus. We worked collaboratively to bring ideas together. L.O: To understand the role of John the Baptist.

Image of Reception Maths: Exploring 4 and 5
2 Dec

Reception Maths: Exploring 4 and 5

Our children have been getting to know the numbers 4 and 5 through lots of practical work. The photo shows them deep in conversation, comparing finger patterns, building sets with cubes and counters, and using numicon to spot number arrangements. There was plenty of talk around the table as they checked their counting, noticed patterns and explained how they knew they had the right amount. Activities like these help them see number in different forms and build real confidence with early counting. It’s lovely to see how much teamwork and focus they bring to these sessions.

Image of Nursery - Communication And Language - Decorating The Christmas Tree
1 Dec

Nursery - Communication And Language - Decorating The Christmas Tree

The children in nursery class were full of excitement this week as we marked the start of the Christmas countdown by decorating our Christmas tree. This activity became a rich foundation for developing communication and descriptive language. While using their fine motor skills to carefully hang the decorations, the children spontaneously engaged in conversation, actively discussing the different sizes, shapes, and colours they could see. This provided a natural opportunity to expand their descriptive vocabulary. Furthermore, the excitement prompted the children to share personal experiences, talking about their own Christmas trees at home and sharing their thoughts and knowledge about Santa. The activity successfully promoted peer-to-peer communication and the sharing of imaginative ideas.

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1 Dec

Pre-School- P.E-Ball Skills

In P.E. last week, the children were practising their throwing skills. They worked in pairs, with one child holding a hoop as a target and the other pretending their ball was a snowball to throw through it. They had a great time and worked really well with their partners. Lovely teamwork all round.

Image of Year 6: English - Subordinating Conjunctions
27 Nov

Year 6: English - Subordinating Conjunctions

This week during our grammar starters in English, year 6 have been practicing using subordinating conjunctions. We follow the i-model and use kung-fu punctuation to help!

Image of Year 4 Assessment Week
27 Nov

Year 4 Assessment Week

It's been a tough week at school, with various assessments taking place throughout the week. Year 4 have tried their best to show all of their learning so far this term and hope to achieve some great results!

Image of Year 1 PE: Tracking the ball
27 Nov

Year 1 PE: Tracking the ball

This week in PE, Year 1 focused on developing the vital skill of tracking the ball. This involves using both their eyes and their body to follow the ball's movement . Each child had to defend their net against an opponent trying to score, which meant constantly keeping their eyes on the ball, anticipating where it was going, and using quick body movements to successfully intercept or block the shot. The children demonstrated great effort in staying balanced and reacting quickly to the path of the ball, which is a key skill for many sports!