Bring the Beat! (Y6)

Year 6 have been getting into the rhythm with weekly Samba drumming lessons this spring term! Each session, they explore a range of traditional Brazilian percussion instruments, from the booming surdos to the sharp tamborims, working together to create energetic, lively beats. Samba drumming is all about teamwork, rhythm and fun, and the children are […]

exciting outdoor discovery (Y4)

The week, the year 4 pupils set out on an exciting outdoor adventure to explore the plants around the school playground. With notebooks in hand, they searched for both flowering and non-flowering plants, observing vibrant flowers, fruits, seeds, and even spores. Working in groups, they discussed their findings, categorised the plants and shared their observations. […]

A celebration of stories!

What an exciting day we’ve had celebrating World Book Day! The school was buzzing with energy as children and staff arrived in incredible costumes, bringing their favourite book characters to life. It was wonderful to see such creativity and a shared love of stories. A huge highlight was the amazing book-themed cake made by our […]

measuring magic! (Y1)

In Year 1, we explored measuring different objects in our classroom using non-standard units. We were learning how to measure and count carefully, making sure to place each unit accurately. We had lots of fun investigating the lengths of different classroom items! We discovered that the table leg is 27 cubes long, while our phonics […]

perfect pouches (y2)

Year 2 have been busy developing their sewing skills in their DT Textiles unit! We started by using a template to carefully cut out the fabric for our pouches. Next, we learned how to do a running stitch, making sure to tie a knot at the end of the thread so our stitching stayed secure. […]

From animations to slime! (Y5)

In the first half term, Year 5 completed their computing topic on animation. We created our own animations using an app called Stop Motion. We loved working with our partners and even shared some of our work with a few Year 3 pupils. In science, we wrapped up our topic on forces with jam-packed lessons […]

Ramadan Mubarak!

Ramadan is a very special month for many families in our school community. It is a time when Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset, which means they do not eat or drink during daylight hours. Fasting is an important part of Ramadan because it helps people reflect, show kindness, and think about […]

mission: material detectives (y1)

This term in science, our focus has been on everyday materials. The children have been learning to recognise the difference between objects and the materials they are made from, helping them understand more about the world around them. To put their detective skills to the test, they set off on a special mission around the […]

learning about friendship through re (y1)

As part of the National Curriculum, we learn Religious Education (R.E.) to explore different beliefs, values, and traditions. Throughout primary school, we cover the six major world religions, helping children develop respect, understanding, and awareness of different faiths. In Year 1, our focus this term has been on Christianity, and our theme was Jesus as […]

Girls united football Roadshow

Some of our KS2 girls took part in a weekly football workshop during the first half of this term. They were then invited to an event on Wednesday 26th February where they had the opportunity to show off all the skills they have been learning. These skills were not only football related. They also learned […]