Reception - PE - Gymnastics
Today, the children participated in a physical activity session inspired by the theme of woodland animals. Using a variety of apparatus, they explored different ways to create shapes with their bodies while developing their balance, coordination, and strength. As they moved across the equipment, the children focused on squeezing their muscles to maintain their shapes, ensuring their arms and legs were straight when performing straight and star shapes. They confidently climbed, balanced, and jumped, demonstrating increasing control over their movements. Some children experimented with different shapes and actions, thinking creatively about how woodland animals might move through their environment. The session also encouraged important social skills, as the children took turns with their group, ensuring everyone had a chance to use the equipment safely. They showed growing confidence when using the apparatus, supporting and encouraging one another throughout the activity. Overall, this session provided an opportunity for the children to develop their physical skills while engaging their imagination and teamwork in a fun, active way.
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Reception - English - Writing a Sentence
This half-term, we are focusing on writing simple captions and sentences. Each morning, the children will write the stem sentence “I can see” and use their phonetic knowledge to spell different objects. We will be observing their ability to construct phonetically plausible sentences and form letters correctly.
Reception - Maths - One More Than
Today, the children engaged in a hands-on counting activity using ten frames and pom-poms while listening to the story Mouse Count. Each child was given their own ten frame and a selection of objects to use as manipulatives. As the story was read aloud, the children actively participated by adding one more object to their ten frame each time a new mouse was added in the story. They demonstrated careful counting, one-to-one correspondence, and an increasing awareness of number sequences. Some children excitedly anticipated the next number, while others carefully placed each object, checking their total as they went. This activity helped reinforce counting skills in a meaningful and engaging way, encouraging children to connect the story with mathematical concepts. The children enjoyed the interactive experience, showing confidence and enthusiasm as they filled their ten frames.
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Exciting Library Day Change - Fridays in Reception!
Subject: Exciting Library Day Change - Fridays in Reception! Dear Parents, We have some exciting news regarding our library day in Reception! Starting immediately, our library day will now be every Friday. To make this change even more special, we would love for you to join us in the Reception classroom at 3:00 PM each Friday. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to: Choose a new library book together with your child. Share a story and enjoy some quality reading time. The gate will open at 3:00 PM to allow you access to the Reception classroom. We warmly welcome younger siblings to join in the fun too! The library book your child selects will be for you to take home and enjoy throughout the week. Please remember to bring it back each Friday so they can choose a new one. Even if you are unable to join us, please ensure your child brings their library book back on Friday so they can exchange it for a fresh read. If you have any questions about our new library day or anything else, please don't hesitate to contact me. We look forward to seeing you on Fridays! Warmly, Miss Sears.
Year 1 - Science - Testing Materials For Absorbency
Year 1 carried out a test to find out which materials were absorbent. They tested fabric, paper, tin foil and plastic. They found that both paper and fabric were absorbent.
Year 1 - PSHE - Our School Environment
Year 1 talked about our school environment. We discussed who looks after our environment including our own contributions. The children then drew their favourite part of school.
Year 1 - Maths - Comparing Length And Height
Year 1 started their unit on length and height by comparing objects in the classroom. They made sure that they compared two objects fairly by giving them the same starting point. They used the vocabulary of compare, longer and shorter.
Year 4 English
Year 4 have been creating story maps to retell the story of Gulliver's Travels.
Year 5 Maths - Equivalent Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
In maths, Year 5 have been learning equivalence in fractions, decimals and percentages. They are showing their understanding of converting fractions or decimals to percentages on their whiteboards.
Year 5 Geography - Using Digital Maps to Locate the Deserts of the World
In Geography, Year 5 used digital maps including Google Earth and Google Maps, atlases and printed maps of the world to locate the largest desert on each continent.
Year 2 Music - Soundscapes
Year 2 have had lots of fun this week in Music looking at soundscapes!
Year 2 PE - Target Games
We have been practicing our underarm throwing skills this week in our Target Games lesson. Year 2 have also been amazing at teaching one another the correct technique to use for this throw! Well done.
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