Nursery - Maths - Capacity, Full And Empty
In our maths lesson this week, the children engaged in a hands-on and sensory-rich exploration of capacity. Using a variety of different-sized jugs, along with water and pompoms, they had the opportunity to physically investigate a fundamental mathematical concept. The children enthusiastically scooped up both water and pompoms, which allowed them to learn through different textures. They quickly discovered that filling a jug with liquid was different from filling it with solid objects. As they worked, they were continuously testing their knowledge of full and empty. They had to decide when their jug was full and what to do when it was still empty.
Year 6: Maths - Understanding Common Factors
Year 6 have been using their times tables knowledge to find factor pairs of increasingly large numbers. This will help us when we move on to looking at written methods for multiplication and division.
Year 6: English - Writing a Character Description
In English, year 6 are enjoying the Nowhere Emporium. This week we are focussing on the character of Lucien Silver, and using powerful adjectives to describe his personality and appearance.
Year 4 Art - Drawing with Charcoal
Year 4 are continuing to extend their skills of storytelling through drawing, and this week have used charcoal to create different effects and create an image that tells a story. The results were amazing!
Reception Class - Toothbrushing
Hello Reception parents! ???? We're so excited to announce that we've started our toothbrushing initiative in class! This is a fantastic step in helping your little ones develop great oral hygiene habits right from the start. Our Brushing Routine ???? The children have been doing an amazing job learning their new routine. Each child has been allocated their own special toothbrush and they're learning to: Find their own brush: This helps them build independence and responsibility. Add their own toothpaste: We're teaching them how to use just a small, pea-sized amount. Brush their teeth: We're practicing the correct way to brush, covering all surfaces of their teeth. Put their brushes away: This is the final step in the routine, ensuring everything is clean and tidy for next time. This is more than just brushing; it's about developing independence and building a healthy habit that will last a lifetime. A massive thank you to AP Smilecare for generously providing all of our brushes and toothpaste! Their support has made this wonderful initiative possible. We're incredibly proud of how well the children are doing and look forward to seeing their confidence grow with each brushing session. Keep up the great work, everyone! ✨
Reception Class - Phonics - Guided Reading
The Great Phonics Adventure Has Begun! ???? We're so excited to share that our Reception children have officially started their phonics journey, and they're already doing an incredible job! We're building the foundation for reading and writing, and the children have embraced every step with enthusiasm. This week, we've been exploring the story 'A Wet Walk'. The children have absolutely loved: Looking at the pictures and talking about what they can see. Discussing the characters and the journey they take. Practising their oral blending skills, which is a crucial first step in reading. It's wonderful to see them building confidence as they sound out words and put them together. The focus has been on listening to the sounds and blending them to hear the whole word. This skill is a super important building block for their future reading success. We're so proud of their hard work and can't wait to see their reading skills blossom! Keep up the amazing work, Reception! ✨
Year 5 History - Viking Trading Route Board Games
Year 5's History studies this term are currently immersed in the fascinating world of the Vikings. This week, we focused specifically on the critical importance of trade to their civilisation, analyzing the extensive Viking trade routes across the seas. To consolidate this learning, students ingeniously created board games based on these very routes, effectively illustrating the vital role commerce played in Viking life.
Year 5 English - Mythological Creatures Top Trumps
Year 5's English study of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe led us into the realm of mythology this week. To prepare for innovating a new character inspired by Mr. Tumnus, students delved into researching legendary creatures. We kicked off the unit with an exciting game of Top Trumps, exploring the unique attributes of monsters such as the Gorgon, Siren, and Cyclops, which will serve as excellent inspiration for their final writing task.
Nursery - Literacy - Fine Motor Skills - Threading
During our fine motor activity this week, the children used wooden dowels and large beads to practice threading, which was a bit tricky at first. Many of the children found that the beads kept sliding off the bottom, but they didn't give up. Instead, they found a solution, learning to hold the dowel with one hand and carefully use the other to thread the beads on. This activity not only helped them develop their hand-eye coordination and concentration but also allowed them to use their problem-solving skills.
Year 2 - Science - Life Cycles
In Year 2, we have been learning about animal life cycles! We discovered that some animals, like chickens, hatch from an egg, while others, like puppies, are born as live young. To show what we've learned, we created our very own life cycle wheels to illustrate the amazing journeys of different animals. It's been so exciting to learn about how animals grow and change throughout their lives!
Year 2 - Maths - Flexible Partitioning
Year 2 have been busy in maths, extending our knowledge of partitioning numbers! We've moved beyond just tens and ones to discover that there are so many more ways to split a number. This is called flexible partitioning. Instead of only thinking of 23 as 20 and 3, we now know it can also be 10 and 13, or even 15 and 8. We're getting much more confident with this new skill, which helps us with our mental maths and problem-solving!
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Year 1 - Science - Senses
In science we have been learning about the 5 senses. We looked at and tasted foods to use 'smell' and 'sight' senses. The children tasted lemon juice, chocolate, popcorn and dark chocolate and used the terms 'sour, sweet, salty and bitter' to describe them.
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