Image of Year 1 - Phonics and Maths
17 Sep

Year 1 - Phonics and Maths

Year 1 have been busy using this phonics knowledge to match letters to images to create the correct words and practicing number formation in provision!

Image of Nursery - Expressive Art And Design - Imaginative Play
16 Sep

Nursery - Expressive Art And Design - Imaginative Play

In our Expressive Arts and Design lesson, the children had a wonderful time exploring our dressing-up basket, which was full of different costumes. Each child took a turn to choose an outfit, transforming into a variety of characters and people, from a police officer, firefighter, and builder to a doctor and chef. The children embraced their roles and acted out different scenarios. Some children took great care of the babies, taking their temperature and checking their heart beats, while others worked together to build structures with various resources. We also had a chef who had a wonderful time using their imagination to cook up some yummy dinner in the home corner. This activity provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their creativity and imagination, while also exploring different roles and experiences in the world around them.

Image of Nursery - Music - What Sound Does The Instrument Make?
16 Sep

Nursery - Music - What Sound Does The Instrument Make?

In our recent music lesson, the children had a wonderful time exploring and experimenting with a variety of instruments. They were encouraged to investigate each one, learning about the different ways we can play them and listening carefully to the unique sounds they produce. The children enjoyed creating the different sounds. To help them further understand how to control the sound, they practiced mimicking movements to get a specific sound from the instruments. This interactive approach helped them develop their listening skills and their ability to follow instructions, all while creating some amazing music together!

Image of Pre-School-Understanding The World-Changes As We Grow
16 Sep

Pre-School-Understanding The World-Changes As We Grow

Last week in Understanding the World, I asked parents to send in a baby photo of their child. The children loved looking at their pictures and talking about how much they’ve changed since they were babies and what they look like now. This simple activity sparked so much learning: • Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Talking about their own baby photo helped the children build confidence and recognise how they’ve grown. • Physical Development: They could see how their bodies have changed – from not being able to walk to now being able to run, jump, and climb. • Understanding the World: The children explored the idea of change over time, learning that people and living things grow and develop as they get older. • Communication and Language: They enjoyed using descriptive words, asking questions, comparing their photos, and sharing their memories.

Image of Pre-school-Maths-Counting through song
16 Sep

Pre-school-Maths-Counting through song

In maths this week, we have been singing nursery rhymes such as Five Little Ducks, Five Speckled Frogs and Five Cheeky Monkeys. The children enjoyed acting them out as they sang. They also had the chance to practise recognising numbers 1 to 5 using flashcards.

Image of Reception - Maths- Matching
16 Sep

Reception - Maths- Matching

The children had a wonderful time in maths today, going outdoors to find different natural objects in the gardens. The children selected leaves and sticks of all different shapes and sizes. When we got back to Reception, we looked through what we had found and started to put some order to them. We were looking for objects that looked the same. Did it have the same colour? Was it the same size? Did they look the same? The children pointed out that the leaves looked the same colour but they were a different size. Sticks matched in length and colour. Working together we matched a lot of the objects up and made groups.

Image of Year 2 - English - Freeze Frames
16 Sep

Year 2 - English - Freeze Frames

In our English lessons, we have been enjoying the book 'The Way Home Wolf.' We focused on the descriptive words the author used to show how the wolves moved. We acted out these scenes and wrote our own sentences. We used the word 'and' to connect our ideas and make our writing more detailed.

Image of Nursery - Computing - Exploring Using Torches
15 Sep

Nursery - Computing - Exploring Using Torches

In our computing lesson, the children had a wonderful time exploring with torches. They learned how to turn the torches on and off, which helped them understand the basic concept of control and cause and effect. The children's interests led them in many different directions. Some were fascinated by shining the lights on the roof, walls, and floor, while others enjoyed creating beautiful light displays by placing coloured scarves over the beams. A few children also showed great curiosity by using their torches to make shadows with toys from around the classroom inside a box. They explored how their movements changed the shape and size of the shadows. This hands-on lesson encouraged the children to be creative and independent while developing their understanding of light, darkness, and simple technology.

Image of Year 6 - Communion
11 Sep

Year 6 - Communion

Rev. Kev led a spiritually enriching service at the church, where Year 6 students were able to experience the profound practice of Christian worship. Through his fantastic speaking and shared prayers, the service highlighted the core tenets of the Church of England, fostering a deeper connection to faith and community for the children.

Image of Year 5 Maths - Place Value with Gattegno Charts
11 Sep

Year 5 Maths - Place Value with Gattegno Charts

Year 5 students have been exploring the fascinating world of place value! Using Gattegno charts, they've been busy mastering how numbers change when we add or subtract 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, or even 100,000. These charts have been a fantastic visual tool, really helping the children grasp the true value of each digit.

Image of Year 5 Science - Separating Mixtures by Sieving
11 Sep

Year 5 Science - Separating Mixtures by Sieving

This term, Year 5 scientists have been exploring the fascinating world of mixtures! This week, we became gold prospectors, using different-sized sieves and colanders to separate a mixture of soil and gold glitter flakes. We discovered that the smaller the holes, the more finely the mixture is separated. It was a hands-on lesson that really helped us understand the principles of separation.