In Science, Year Two have been learning all about living things. They have explored what a plant or animal needs to survive and how they adapt to their environment. To begin, the children discussed whether something was alive, dead or had never been alive. They were able to identify living things
In Computing this term, we have learned all about the different digital devices in our lives, and how networks link them all together. We have learned about network switches that help direct and organise material, how information travels down the various wires and cables around school and how all th
This week we have had fun reading ‘Whiffy Wilson, The Wolf Who Wouldn’t Wash’ and we enjoyed exploring different items we use to keep clean. We also talked about going to the dentist and how to keep our teeth clean. We had a fantastic time using toothbrushes and toothpaste to brush the plastic tee
This week in PSHE, our class explored the important topic of harmful substances. Throughout the lesson, the children learned what a drug is and discussed how different substances — including alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and medicines — can affect the body. We began with a game of “Odd One Out�
This week has seen the start of our art block of work. It all started with learning about primary colours. We learnt that the primary colours are red, yellow and blue. Every child coloured a red, yellow and blue primary colour wheel. The colouring was so neat! Next the children investigate
Over the past two weeks, Year 6 have been learning techniques to improve their sketching. The children started off by looking at the different gradings of pencils and how they can produce different tones and shades. they then used pencils to practise shading techniques including hatching, stippling
This week, the children enjoyed a wonderful assembly led by Reverend Elaine all about Harvest. The theme focused on being grateful and thankful — not only for the food we eat, but also for all the people who help bring it to our tables. Reverend Elaine shared the fascinating journey of a potato to
Over the last few weeks children have been focusing on teamwork in their Forest School sessions. As their confidence and collaborative approach has developed so they are now ready to be given more freedom. They now can choose who they work with and the theme becomes more open ended rather than a set
Article 28: We all have the right to a good quality education. This week, Year 4 have been exploring sound in science. We revisited previous learning, made predictions and planned our experiment by thinking about the equipment we needed and which variables needed to stay the same/change. We then com
This term in Art, Year Two have been studying the artist Henri Matisse. They have been using collage to recreate one of his famous pieces, as well as creating their own artwork. First, the children learnt about primary and secondary colours. The children found out that you can make secondary colours
