Image of Nursery - Computing - Exploring The Garden Centre
24 Mar

Nursery - Computing - Exploring The Garden Centre

Linked with our spring story 'Grow it!', the children have been exploring the garden centre on purplemash. Understanding a tap and drag movement to place different items into the garden. The children discovered many different plants, mini beasts and equipment that we have been learning about this week and were given the opportunity to put their new vocabulary knowledge into practice. The children observed the effects that the watering can had on the bulbs and seeds, watching the flowers grow once they had been watered, this was definitely the favorite feature!

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24 Mar

Year 1 Maths - Comparing Capacity

In Year 1, your child is learning about capacity – how much something can hold. This lesson focuses on comparing the capacity of different containers using terms like 'full,' 'empty,' 'more than,' 'less than,' and 'the same as.' We used hands-on activities to make learning fun and engaging, helping them develop practical skills and a solid understanding of measurement concepts. Get ready for some water play (and maybe a few spills!) as we explore the world of capacity.

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24 Mar

Year 1 Design Technology - Painting Fabric

Year 1 enjoyed this fun and engaging activity which allowed them to explore colors, patterns, and textures while developing essential fine motor skills. Using child-friendly fabric paints, they transformed plain fabrics into unique masterpieces in readiness to make their mittens.

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21 Mar

Year 1 - History - Comparing Toys From The Past With Toys From The Present

Year 1 learned how to understand that things change over time, even the toys they play with. We explored how toys from the past are different from the toys we enjoy today, especially due to the development of new materials such as plastic. Year 1 explored basic historical concepts like 'past' and 'present' in a fun and relatable way by looking at toys.

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20 Mar

Year 6: English

In English lessons this week year 6 have been focussing on creating their own detective, who will be the main character in their upcoming independent writing. We thought about personality traits, interests, specific items and the relationships that their character will have.

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20 Mar

Year 6: History

In History year 6 have continued their learning about the Maya Civilisation. This week we focussed on finding the similarities and differences between Maya and Anglo-Saxon homes, we used a venn diagram to compare and contrast our findings.

Image of Year 2 RE - The Easter Story - Symbolism
20 Mar

Year 2 RE - The Easter Story - Symbolism

In RE this week, Year 2 explored symbolism through a tasting activity. They examined the symbolic significance of Easter eggs, hot cross buns, and plain bread, engaging in a discussion about their meanings.

Image of Year 2 PE - Target Games - Aiming
20 Mar

Year 2 PE - Target Games - Aiming

Year 2 enhanced their aiming skills in PE this week during their target games unit. They explored techniques, focusing on precision and control, and demonstrated significant progress in their accuracy.

Image of Year 2 Computing - Creating Pictures - Impressionism
20 Mar

Year 2 Computing - Creating Pictures - Impressionism

Year 2 developed their digital art skills while learning about Impressionism. They studied the techniques of Impressionist painters and then applied those principles to create their own digital Impressionist artwork on the computers.

Image of Year 5 Geography: Writing About the Human Uses of the Desert
20 Mar

Year 5 Geography: Writing About the Human Uses of the Desert

This week in Geography, Year 5 explored the diverse ways humans utilize desert environments, including mining, renewable energy, tourism, settlements, and farming. To deepen their understanding, they creatively wrote narratives from the perspective of a personified desert, sharing its experiences and observations of these human activities.

Image of Year 5 World Book Day: Creating 'Lost Thing' Potatoes!
20 Mar

Year 5 World Book Day: Creating 'Lost Thing' Potatoes!

Year 5 engaged in a hands-on World Book Day activity, using potatoes as a medium to explore the themes and characters of Shaun Tan's 'The Lost Thing.' This project encouraged them to think critically about the book's imagery and symbolism, and allowed the children to demonstrate their understanding of the book's unique visual style

Image of The Benefits of Reading Every Day!
19 Mar

The Benefits of Reading Every Day!

Reading with your child every day has a huge impact on their learning and development. It helps to build their vocabulary, improve their imagination, and develop a lifelong love of books. Just 10-15 minutes of reading each day can strengthen their confidence, comprehension skills, and ability to express themselves. Encouraging daily reading—whether it’s a bedtime story, sharing a book together, or letting them read aloud—helps to support their progress in school and beyond. Thank you for making reading a special part of their day!