Everyone in Year One knows that Mr Grinling, from the Lighthouse Keepers Lunch, loves a peach treat. So, we decided to make one for Mr Grinling. We started the week by reading a non-fiction book called how to make a peach treat. It showed everyone features of instructional text and it also taugh
During the Autumn Term, the topic in Year 6 was ‘Peacekeepers.’ As part of this topic, the children produced various pieces of writing for different audiences and purposes. In the Spring Term, the children chose their favourite piece of writing. Some chose a speech where they had taken the role of W
This week in Reception, we have been immersed in the enchanting story of Jack and the Beanstalk. The children have enjoyed collaborating to create a vibrant class story map, outlining the key events and characters of the tale. Our role play area has been transformed into a magical castle, where the
This week, Year 5 had the fantastic opportunity to visit the Theatre Royal in Newcastle to watch a live performance of Pig Heart Boy, a stage adaptation of the novel by Malorie Blackman. For some of us, this was our first time seeing a live play in such a grand and historic theatre, and the children
This week Year Two took part in a treasure hunt around the school to find out which book they would be reading in English this term. First, they found a clue in their classroom, telling them that they needed to follow the remaining clues to reach their book. Each clue was written as a rhyme and rev
This week we launched our new English text. We enjoyed a pretend picnic with a picnic blanket, basket and delicious food items. The children opened the basket and talked about items that they would enjoy eating on a picnic. They also discovered their new book and looked at clues on the front cover
In Reception class, we embark on an exciting journey of exploration through our ‘Plan, Do, Review’ process. During our sessions, we express our preferences by writing down where we would like to play. This method allows our teachers to support us in following our interests, extending our learning an
The children have begun working on their new text in English called ‘I am Henry Finch’. It is a picture book about the power of thought, and how you need peace and quiet to be able to hear your thoughts properly. The children have loved reading a different kind of text where they have to use their i
This week in Reception Class, we joyfully celebrated Shrove Tuesday, a delightful tradition that marks the beginning of Lent. To enhance our understanding of this special day, we read the story, Mr Wolf’s Pancakes. This engaging tale captivated the children’s imaginations and sparked their enthusia
This week in English, Year Two have started their new book for this half term. They received a parcel and a letter and were very excited to discover what was inside. First, they read the letter which explained that they needed to unwrap each layer of their parcel to discover clues that would tell th
