This week in Reception, we have been learning all about growing beanstalks and how the process of growing a plant works. We talked about the plants life cycle going from planting a seed all the way to a beanstalk with peapods. The children have enjoyed planting their own beans in the outdoor area an
Over the past two weeks, Year One has been learning about the past. The children firstly learnt what the past is and what the subject of history means. We looked at toys from long ago such as a spinning top, a teddy bear, marbles and a rocking horse. Then everyone made their own cup and ball. We eve
In Year 2 this week. we have been learning all about multiplication. We started by doubling numbers, which was a bit tricky until we realised all of the answers are in our 2x tables! After that, we used number lines and hundred squares to colour in our multiples of 2s, 5s and 10s. We spotted lot
This week, we have started our History work as part of our ‘Leaving a Legacy’ topic. Our focus is on the Romans and the inventions and influences that they have had on British society. We have created a timeline of key dates and figures involve in the Roman invasion and conquest and have also resear
In Gymnastics, Year 3 have been learning about body shapes. They began by learning how to make static shapes including a star, pike, straddle and tuck. This week, they moved onto shapes in the air. Children were given the opportunity to practise jumps and turns, taking off from the bench and landing
The boys and girls have enjoyed learning about bees this week! We read ‘The Very Greedy Bee’ and talked about the bee in the story and whether he should have been so greedy! The children enjoyed making bee puppets, making delicious honey sandwiches and painting buzzy bees. We have planted flowers in
This week, the children in Year 4 have tried their hardest to improves their fitness and athletics skills during their P.E. lessons. The children have enjoyed completing different circuits of activities that included different athletic techniques in the hall and on the school field. In particular, t
As part of our Rainforests topic, the children have been focussing on the continent of South America as part of their Geography lessons. Atlases were used to establish the location of South America within the world; the children then found and named each of the countries, along with it’s capital c
Over the next term both Year 5 and 6 will be taking part in a variety of fire based activities. Whether preparing food, cooking, learning fire safety or fire lighting, it is important that the children are involved in setting these areas up. This gives them a sense of ownership and responsibility. A
This year, as a school, we are taking part in the Royal Mail Heroes Stamp Design Competition. Millions of key workers have kept the country going when many others were told to stay home and there have been many people who volunteered to help in their communities. Royal Mail wants to honour them by p
