Y6 celebrate in style!

On Monday this week, Year 6 enjoyed an exciting trip to the O2 for a fun-filled bowling experience as a reward for all of their hard work following SATs and throughout their final year at primary school. The children have worked tirelessly this year, showing incredible dedication, perseverance and resilience in all areas of their […]

Monsters, Myths and Mighty Writing! (Y4)

Year 4 have been working incredibly hard on their writing the past few weeks. We read and watched the legend of Beowulf, a hero of unmatched courage! We talked about the features of legends, and how they usually feature human protagonists facing legendary monsters or villains. We talked about tools we could use to create […]

Wind, wheels and wonderful engineering (Y5)

Year 5 had great fun in science this week becoming engineers for the day! Working in teams, the children designed and built wind-powered pulley systems to lift a paper cup. Through lots of testing, teamwork and problem-solving, they explored how levers, pulleys and simple machines help movement and make work easier. A fantastic hands-on lesson […]

Papyrus, Paint and Pharaohs! (Y3)

In Art this week, Year 3 have been learning all about Ancient Egypt and discovering how art was used to tell stories and record important events thousands of years ago. The children explored the importance of papyrus in Ancient Egyptian life and learned how early Egyptians created scrolls for writing and artwork. Using parcel paper […]

Y6 showcase their author’s flair!

Whilst SATS is done, the learning is still carrying on! Some of year 6 proved this week that even a quick warm-up activity can produce truly exceptional writing! Before beginning an editing session, the children challenged themselves to craft ambitious sentences using a colon to introduce detailed lists, with semi-colons separating each item carefully and […]

Hard work, smiles and celebrations (Y6)

We are very proud of our Year 6 children and the way they conducted themselves throughout SATs week. They have worked very hard in preparation for their Reading, SPAG and Maths assessments, showing determination and resilience every single day. Most importantly, we could clearly see that every child tried their very best – and that […]

Y3 become nature detectives!

Year Three had a great trip to Walworth Gardens, where they learned about how insects and animals help pollinate plants, and spread their seeds. They had a chance to smell some unique plants like Lemon Verbena and a Coca-Cola plant. They also enjoyed a hands on experience with a worm house.

Happy Birthday to Sir David Attenborough

Today, we celebrated the incredible work and legacy of David Attenborough, an inspirational figure who has helped generations understand and appreciate the beauty of our natural world. Sir David is not only known for his extraordinary documentaries, filled with breathtaking videography and fascinating knowledge about wildlife and our planet, but also for being a passionate […]

Come rain or shine! (Y4)

This term’s computing focus in Year 4 is all about weather forecasting. So far, we have explored where weather apps get their data from, used a spreadsheet to compare temperatures around the world and talked about the reliability of different sources.In this week’s lesson, children were challenged with designing their own machine that would use […]

The Fabric of Nature (Y4)

This term in Art, Year 4 explored the theme “The Fabric of Nature.” Pupils began by creating mood boards using images of rainforest plants and animals to help them identify a mood and theme for their designs. They then explored how drawing can develop ideas for pattern by sketching a rainforest animal from four different […]