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Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 1:28pm
We have absolutely loved Science Day today! We were given our investigation question, “Which temperature of tea is best for dunking biscuits?” then we had to plan the investigation and carry it out. We managed to sneak in a biscuit too! We found that warm tea (around 60–70°C) is ideal because it softened the biscuit just enough, so the biscuit absorbs tea quickly and gets that perfect “gooey but not collapsed” texture. Warm tea didn’t soften the biscuit quick enough and the cold/ice cold teas hardly softened the biscuit at all.
Afterwards, we went to a workshop in the hall where we took part in lots of different experiments with Rebecca. The first thing we looked at was circuits and how if a circuit breaks then our lights/buzzers wouldn’t work. Then we had a physics challenge where we had to use blowing to remove a cup from a stack. Afterwards, we used physics again to create a tornado type effect to get a sunken satsuma from the bottom of a water filled jug to the top.
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 12:08pm
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 11:07am
Acorns had a fabulous time watching Spark Curiosity and exploring a variety of activities in the hall for Science day.
we loved looking at the flashing wands and learning that they only flashed when we touched the metal ends, conducting electricity. They even worked when we held hands passing the current through us all.
We then had fun creating silly string circles. Following by watching big bubbles being made and having a turn, watching the bubbles rise over us.
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 10:11am
Today was Science Day across school! Our theme was curiosity and we explored this by asking and answering scientific questions. We started the day with an amazing workshop where we explored many practical ways of exploring scientific questions! We even fit inside a giant bubble!
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 9:55am
As part of our pathway this half term, we had to draw a buffet of food. We were given large sheets of paper (which we pretended were tables or blankets) and we drew what we'd like at a feast!
Year 4 - Together Time with Fit2Go
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 9:52am
We enjoyed sharing what we have been doing in Fit2Go when our parents and carers came in for Together Time this week.
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 7:58am
Today was a very special Together Time as we welcomed our parents into the classroom to share in our learning. Over the past few weeks, we have been exploring animal habitats—the places where different animals live and how these environments help them survive.
To celebrate our learning, children and parents worked side by side to create colourful habitat dioramas. Each child chose one habitat from the four we have been studying:
- Desert
- Woodland
- Polar
- Ocean
Together, we talked about what makes each habitat unique—its weather, plants, and the animals that call it home. Then, using a mix of craft materials, imagination, and teamwork, the children built a miniature world showing what an animal needs to survive, such as food, shelter, water, and protection.
It was wonderful seeing families creating, chatting, and learning together. From polar bears in icy landscapes to bright ocean scenes filled with fish, every diorama was a brilliant expression of creativity and understanding.
Thank you to all the parents who joined us today. Your involvement makes our learning so much richer, and the children were incredibly proud to share their knowledge with you.
We can’t wait for our next Together Time adventure! 🌟
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 7:55am
This week, we learnt about the history of the festival of Sukkot and how this is celebrated by Jewish families today by talking to our visitor Rachel! She gave us an introduction to Judaism where we impressed her with what we have learnt so far and learnt that Sukkot is a time for Jewish people to remember to be grateful to God for keeping his promise and providing them with all that they need. Rachel brought lots of things to show us and we spent lots of time asking and answering questions to support our understanding.
Date: 17th Mar 2026 @ 3:40pm
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.
