: Blog items
Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 3:24pm
In a morning we have been practising our spellings in a more creative way. Writing in colourful pens, writing in sand, making words with play dough and using electrical writing pads. It has been fun and has helped us to develop our confidence in spellling and letter formation.
Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 3:05pm
In Redwoods we collaborated on a huge piece of art, where we had to create lots of different circles. We made some of our circle into planets, emojis, balls, animals, faces and many more. It was fun to work together, develop our creativity and share resources.
Lego Therapy - Space adventure
Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 2:59pm
In Redwoods we enjoyed our Lego Therapy session, where we made models and items themed around space. We made space stations, space buggies, spaceships and lots more. Together we collaborated on different projects. We demonstrated lots of good communication skills and resilience.
Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 2:30pm
This term we have been developing our understanding of core words, want, what and who. We have been developing our learning through songs and story's and explicit hands on sessions using the core words in our daily vocabulary and signing.
This weeks story, The enormous Turnip, has been great to explore "who". Who has been pulling up the turnip?
Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 2:17pm
This week's sensory theme was bread art. We had lots of fun rolling and cutting out Easter shapes. We then explored developing our spreading skills, using a choice of strawberry or apricot jam or cream cheese. We had lots of fun exploring the textures with all our senses. It was a great opportunity for us to communicate our choices too.
Nursery Create Three Little Pigs
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 5:18pm
Thhe children have really enjoyed retelling the story The Three Little Pigs using puppets. They really got in to character, using differrent voices and using the correct story language.
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 5:12pm
Nursery are taking part in the Toothbrushing scheme run by Better Start. At the beginning of each session, the chidlren will clean their teeth and learn about the importance of keeping our teeth healthy. Let's hope we don't blind anyone with our dazzling smiles!
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 3:43pm
Today we explored fixed and free axels. We practised making both axels and tested which moved best and which would be more suitable when making our moving vehicle. We decided that the free axel meant the car could turn better and move faster.
Year Two- Understanding multiplication !
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 1:44pm
In Maths, we have completed a range of practical activities to help our understanding of mathematical concepts. This week we looked at creating equal groups by sharing and by grouping.
Year 2- Travelling by Tuba- Birch
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 1:41pm
Today we had an amazing visit from Travelling by Tuba! Firstly we had an exciting assembly travelling all around the world by a range of different instruments and songs! Then Birch class went to a workshop where we learnt a range of different samba rhythms and played a wide range of instruments! They loved working as a team to create this!
Year 2- Travelling by Tuba- Elm
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 1:40pm
Today we had an amazing visit from Travelling by Tuba! Firstly we had an exciting assembly travelling all around the world by a range of different instruments and songs! Then Elm class went to a workshop where we learnt a range of different samba rhythms and played a wide range of instruments! They loved working as a team to create this!
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 12:15pm
This morning, Year 3 enjoyed an energetic and engaging musical assembly from the Travelling by Tuba duo. Designed to inspire pupils across the primary range, the session delivered exactly that. The performers introduced a fascinating collection of unusual wind and brass instruments—many completely new to the children—and filled the hall with humour and captivating storytelling.
Pupils were taken on a musical journey around the world, encountering remarkable instruments such as the Chinese dragon‑headed trumpet, the Swiss alpine horn and giant Tibetan dungs. The children were amazed by their size and unique sounds, and the duo’s lively delivery kept everyone thoroughly entertained.
Year 3 especially enjoyed joining in with rhythms, actions and musical challenges. The performance also reinforced learning across music, history, geography and science, creating a rich cross‑curricular experience. The children left the hall buzzing with excitement and eager to share their favourite moments from this memorable musical adventure.
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 9:38am
This morning, our Year 4 children were treated to an exciting musical assembly delivered by the Travelling by Tuba duo. The session had been designed to engage pupils across the primary age range, and it certainly lived up to expectations. The performers brought a range of unusual wind and brass instruments, many of which the children had never seen before, and filled the hall with captivating stories and laughter.
The assembly took pupils on a musical journey around the world, featuring incredible instruments such as the Chinese dragon‑headed trumpet, the Swiss alpine horn and even giant Tibetan dungs. The children were amazed by the scale and sounds of these instruments and delighted in the humour and energy of the performance. Travelling by Tuba have nearly 30 years of experience entertaining large groups of children.
Year 4 particularly enjoyed the interactive elements, joining in with rhythms, actions and musical challenges. The performance also subtly reinforced learning across subjects including music, history, geography and science, offering a rich cross‑curricular experience. Overall, the children left the hall buzzing with excitement, eager to share their favourite moments from this memorable musical adventure.
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 9:22am
In our first science lesson on Light, Year 3 explored how we see objects and what happens in darkness. We began with a cardboard box filled with small play objects hidden inside. With the lid closed, we asked: Can we see the objects? The children quickly discovered that we couldn’t. We then pierced a single hole in the box and checked again—still no objects! Adding more holes didn’t help either; everything remained dark.
Next, we shone a torch through a hole at the top of the box. This time, the children noticed that they could see some of the objects directly in the torch beam. But when we shone the torch through a side hole, nothing appeared. Why? Because light travels in straight lines, and without the beam reaching the objects, they stay hidden.
We finished by learning that darkness is the absence of light—a great start to our new topic!
Year 3 - Computing Stop Motion
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 9:16am
In today’s Computing lesson, Year 3 explored creating media through stop‑motion animation using the Chromebooks. We began by looking at how stop‑motion works and how a series of still images can be combined to create the illusion of movement. The children were excited to try it themselves and used simple stick‑figure characters to animate actions such as kicking a ball, throwing a ball, and other small movements.
We also learned about onion skinning, an important tool that helps animators see a faint outline of the previous frame. This made it easier for the children to make tiny, gradual adjustments and keep their characters’ movements smooth and consistent.
Once they understood the technique, pupils worked in pairs to capture their own short animations, carefully moving their figures a little at a time. The class showed fantastic creativity and teamwork, producing some brilliant first attempts at stop‑motion!
Year 4 - Did Ancient Egyptians write anything down?
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 8:53am
This week, we looked at how we know about Ancient Egyptians and what evidence they left behind. Ancient Egyptians wrote in hieroglyphics and historians decoding this version of the writing to find things out about them. We found out that not everyone could write. People who could were called scribes and they had to go to school to learn how to do it.
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 8:51am
We loved going upstairs to visit the library this week. We took our class books and read that up there as well as choosing a library book for independent reading in class.
Date: 11th Mar 2026 @ 5:23pm
The children first listened attentively to the traditional folk song “Erie Canal”, taking in its simple melody, catchy chorus, and the story it tells about life along the historic canal. They were encouraged to appraise the song, discussing elements such as the rhythm, instrumentation, and the narrative in the lyrics. Many noticed the repetitive, sing-along structure that makes the song memorable and easy to engage with.
After this, the children listened to a modern interpretation of the same song by Bruce Springsteen. This version had a different style and energy. The children compared the two versions, discussing how the mood, tempo, and instrumentation changed the feel of the song.
Year 4 - Learning About Sacrificial Love (Agapé)
Date: 11th Mar 2026 @ 4:56pm
This week in RE, Year 4 have been exploring the idea of sacrificial love, known in Christian teaching by the Greek word agapé. Agapé means selfless, unconditional love – choosing to care for others without expecting anything in return. We discussed how many Christians try to live this out in everyday life: by helping people in need, forgiving others, standing up for what is right, and showing kindness even when it is difficult.
To understand this more deeply, the children learned about Oscar Romero, a well‑known Christian figure who became Archbishop of San Salvador. Motivated by his faith and by Jesus’ example of sacrificial love, Romero spoke out against injustice and defended poor communities, even though it put his own life at risk. His courage and compassion helped the children see what agapé can look like in real‑life action.
The class then had the opportunity to respond with their own thoughts and ideas, and then they designed their own Romero crosses, explaining how the colours and symbols represented his message of love and hope.
We are incredibly proud of the thoughtful discussions Year 4 have had and the empathy they’ve shown throughout this unit.
Date: 11th Mar 2026 @ 4:55pm
In our third Royal Ballet lesson, Year 3 dancers began by focusing on posture, ensuring long spines and lifted chests before moving into first position and finishing our warm-up with a graceful révérence. We then recapped last week’s creative work, exploring our spiralling galaxies and collecting stars. The children practised making expansive movements, using sweeping port de bras, gentle turns while spotting a fixed point, and experimenting with balances at different levels—remembering to engage their abdominal muscles for control.
Next, we returned to first position to work on pliés, concentrating on alignment and smooth, controlled bending of the knees. We followed this by developing arm movements to coordinate with the lower body.
Reception- Waste Week in Reception
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 5:17pm
This week, following a whole school assembly, Reception have been learning about how to reduce and reuse food waste.
They have been making sure that they put any rubbish in the correct rcycling bin as well as trying to reduce wasting food at lunchtime.
"Always put fruit or toast in the blue food bin to recycle it" Noah
"Only get what you like to eat from the salad bar" Faith B
"Choose a dinner that you like" Zane
"Don't take just one bite out of your apple at snacktime" Reggie
"Only paper and card can go in the brown bag" Raya.
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 4:54pm
Waste Week is a national campaign aimed at helping schools reduce food and plastic waste while engaging students in sustainability education.
This year we are focusing on reducing food waste in school and also at home.
Over 10 million tonnes of food are wasted in the UK every year! Wasting food wastes money, water, energy, and time.
When we waste food, we also waste all the resources used to grow, transport, and store it.
The law says: schools cannot mix food waste with other waste. Schools must recycle food properly. Schools must sort all recyclables (paper, glass, metal, food etc.).
Our Eco Warriors will be ensuring everything gets recycled correctly and less food is wasted at lunchtime.
"Don't take too much from the salad bar if you can't eat it" Darcy.
"Use leftovers to make another meal" Albie
"If you have to leave food put it in the new compast bin" Esme.
"Eat food before it goes out of date" Ellie- May
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 3:47pm
🏃♂️ Parkour Session 3 – Vaulting & Safe Landings!
Today, Year 6 took part in their third exciting Parkour session, building on the skills they’ve already started to master. This week’s focus was all about vaulting and landing safely — two essential Parkour techniques that help us move confidently and in control.
🤸 Learning to Vault
We used a range of low equipment so everyone could practise safely and try out new movements at their own pace.
Pupils worked together in small groups to learn how to:
- 👀 Keep their eyes looking forward
- ✋ Use their hands to support and guide their movement
- 🦵 Swing their legs smoothly over the equipment
- 🦶 Stay light on their feet
It was brilliant to see everyone challenging themselves and celebrating each other’s progress!
🛬 Landing Safely
A key part of Parkour is making sure we land with control and care. Today we practised:
- 🦵 Bending our knees to absorb impact
- ⚖️ Keeping our balance centred
- 🤫 Landing softly and quietly
- 💪 Using our arms for extra stability
With each jump, pupils became more confident and more aware of how their bodies move.
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 3:42pm
📚 This half term, we have been developing our narrative writing skills by creating our own stories inspired by Rock, Paper, Scissors.
🎬 To begin, we watched a short silent film that introduced us to the three main characters—Rock, Paper, and Scissors. Without dialogue, we had to pay close attention to their actions, expressions, and interactions to understand the emotions and relationships portrayed in the video.
🧠 As a class, we discussed what we thought the characters were feeling, why certain events happened, and how their personalities could be shown through descriptive writing. We also explored how music, movement, and timing in the video helped build tension and atmosphere.
✍️ Using the film as our inspiration, we planned and wrote our own narrative version of the story. We focused on developing:
- 🌟 Strong character descriptions
- 🌈 Detailed settings
- ⚡ Powerful verbs and figurative language
- 📖 Clear story structure with a beginning, build-up, conflict, and resolution
🖊️ Each pupil then drafted their story, edited it carefully, and created a polished final version. We are extremely proud of the creativity, imagination, and effort shown in every piece.
🌟 Have a read through some of our fantastic stories and see how we brought the characters of Rock, Paper, and Scissors to life!
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 3:37pm
Today, our school was filled with excitement, rhythm, and a whole lot of noise as we welcomed Travelling by Tuba for a fantastic day of music-making!
We kicked things off with a lively assembly, where we were introduced to an amazing collection of instruments from all around the world. From deep, booming brass to unusual instruments we’d never even seen before, every demonstration came with a burst of fun facts, sound effects, and plenty of laughs. It was a brilliant way to discover just how diverse—and entertaining—music can be.
What an incredible experience! 🎵✨
