Year 1 - Fluency Bee -Finding Doubles
Year 1 have been using the Rekenreks to support their understanding of finding and representing doubles. The children used the Rekenreks to represent the double number and then we put this into a number sentence. The children also represented the double using their fingers.
Y1 - PE - Developing Balance When Holding Poses
The Year 1 children have been working hard in PE this week, focusing on their balance and control as part of our Get Set 4 PE curriculum. We’ve been exploring how to hold different poses with stillness and purpose, which is trickier than it looks! It was great to see their persistence—even when a pose felt a bit wobbly, they kept trying until they could hold it for a count of five. These activities are fantastic for building core strength and body awareness, all while having plenty of fun in the process.
Reception- Maths- How many ways can we make 10?
Our Reception classroom was absolutely buzzing today as the children got stuck into a making ten challenge. With piles of brightly coloured Numicon shapes scattered across the tables, there was a lovely sense of focus in the room. It was wonderful to watch them work it out for themselves. Rather than just looking at numbers on a page, they were using their hands to test their ideas—layering a six and a four or a seven and a three over the big blue 10 plates to see if they fitted. By turning maths into a hands-on puzzle, the concept of adding up really started to click. There was so much excitement as they swapped pieces and shared what they’d found with each other. It didn’t feel like a heavy lesson to them; they were simply playing their way towards a proper understanding of how numbers work.
Reception- EAD- Building For A Purpose.
Our construction area turned into a proper building site today as the Reception children got to work with the wooden blocks. It was brilliant to see them moving past simple towers and starting to build with real purpose and some great ideas.
Year 2 - Guided Reading - New Vocabulary
This week, we began exploring a new text all about climate. To prepare for our reading, we went on a vocabulary hunt around the classroom! We spotted new, tricky words and used Widgit images as clues to help us work out what they might mean. The children did a brilliant job acting as "vocabulary detectives," using the picture clues to write predictions on their whiteboards. We focused on understanding specific climate types, including Mediterranean, arid, tropical, and polar. It was fantastic to see the children using their inference skills to tackle these big words before we started our reading. We are now ready to dive deeper into the text!
Year 4 Geography and Science
This half term, Year 4 have really enjoyed their cross-curricular learning with similar themes between different subjects. We have conducted a water cycle experiment in Science to see the process in real life, and applied this to our Geography topic, learning about rivers. Our favourite part of this is the water cycle dance! The actions and song really help us remember the key words and different processes.
Year 4 R.E. - Jesus
In this week's R.E. lesson, we looked at the story of Jesus' transfiguration and used Lego to represent our ideas to some of the questions asked. Year 4 worked really well in small groups to include everyone's thoughts and were able to explain in detail about what they had created. It was a really enjoyable way to share our ideas and understanding with one another.
Year 2 - History - Norman Castles
Year 2: Castle Builders! This week, Year 2 have been busy learning how William the Conqueror protected himself after the Battle of Hastings. We discovered that he built strong castles to keep his army safe and help him rule over England. Working together, the children built their own Motte and Bailey and stone castles! We had great fun naming the different parts, including the high motte mounds, the bailey courtyards, and the deep moats. Well done to our fantastic junior historians for such brilliant teamwork!
Year 2 - RE - Jesus Heals the Blind Man
This week in RE, Year 2 have been learning the story of Jesus healing the blind man. We explored the miracle of how Jesus restored the man's sight and discussed why this caused a stir with the Pharisees. We talked about how the Pharisees were cross because Jesus had performed the healing on the Sabbath, which was meant to be a strict day of rest. To help us understand the story better, we used blindfolds to experience what it might be like to lose our sense of sight. This helped the children reflect on how the man might have felt before he met Jesus and why the miracle was so life-changing. The children showed wonderful empathy and had some very thoughtful discussions about kindness and following rules.
Year 3 - Science - Investigating Water Transportation
Science in Action: Water Transportation Investigation Year 3 have been putting their scientific inquiry skills to the test this week as they investigate how water travels through plants. To make this invisible process visible, the classroom has been transformed into a colorful laboratory. Using celery stalks and vibrant food dyes, the students set up a classic transpiration experiment. By placing the stalks into coloured water, they are able to observe how the plant's internal systems—specifically the xylem—pull moisture upwards against gravity.
Nursery And Pre-School - PSHE - My Family
This week, the children in Nursery and Preschool have been exploring the theme of "Important People" by focusing on their own families. The lesson began with a lovely group discussion where the children talked about who lives in their houses. This was a wonderful way for the children to build their confidence in speaking and to celebrate their own unique identities and home lives. To represent their families, the children created special "family bracelets." They used individual pieces of pasta to represent each person in their family, carefully threading them together to create their designs. This activity allowed the children to think deeply about their loved ones while also providing a fantastic workout for their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Once finished, the children wore their bracelets with great pride. It was heartwarming to see them showing off their creations to their peers and teachers, happily explaining exactly who each piece of pasta represented. This session successfully fostered a sense of belonging and community, helping the children feel proud of their families and excited to share their stories with others.
Year 5 Holy Communion Service
Reflections and Sandwiches! Year 5 had a very special morning visiting our local church for Holy Communion. From reading powerful scripture in Proverbs and Corinthians to sharing their own personal prayers, the children were fantastic ambassadors for our school. We topped off the morning with a lovely indoor picnic on the church floor! A huge thank you to the church team for such a warm welcome!
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