Surfing Trip!

A small group of our children have set off on an exciting adventure to the coast for a surfing trip, organised by the brilliant team at Get City Kids Surfing! They’re heading to the coast of Devon for a few days of fun, sunshine and learning how to ride the waves! Our final update: The […]

Busy hands, bright ideas (Rec)

In Reception, the children have been working hard to develop the control needed for writing letters and numbers with the correct formation. They have particularly enjoyed using the Letter Join programme, which has helped them focus on forming letters with care and accuracy. It’s been wonderful to see how proud they are of their handwriting! […]

Ladybirds robbers & farmyard fun! (Rec)

In Reception we have been reading and talking about our core text What the Ladybird Heard. The children have really enjoyed retelling the story through role play using puppets and masks to bring the characters to life. One of the most exciting parts was ‘hot seating’ the robbers – Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh! The […]

Exploring the isles of scilly (Y2)

This term in Geography, Year 2 are learning about the Isles of Scilly, a small group of islands off the south-west coast of England. As part of our locational knowledge, we are learning to identify the UK and its surrounding seas and to name and locate significant places on a map. To kick off our […]

Y6 writing stars!

Year 6 have been working incredibly hard in the lead-up to their SATs, showing focus, resilience and determination every single day. One of their recent challenges was to write a longer piece of high-quality writing… and wow, did they rise to the occasion! We’re so proud of the effort every single child put into their […]

BREAKING NEWS! TROLLS ON THE LOOSE! (Y3)

This week, Year 3 were tasked with the very important job of informing the nation of a threat to our security. The children explained how trolls have taken over our cities and advertised for troll trappers to come and tame these unruly beasts. The children did a fantastic job of presenting in front of the […]

A calm and Cozy Escape: house in the woods

From the School Council: During playtime one day, we asked the children how they felt about spending time outside. While many enjoy the fresh air and fun, but then some children shared that the playground can sometimes feel a little too noisy and busy for them. We listened closely and brought their thoughts to Riana. […]

Hands-on History at horniman (y3)

This week, Year 3 were lucky enough to visit the Horniman Museum. We took part in a workshop linked to our history topic on Ancient Egypt, where we handled artefacts thousands of years old and discussed who they might have belonged to and what they were used for. We learned that we must wear gloves […]

Celebrating hard work and having fun! (Y6)

Our Year 6 children have been working incredibly hard this year, preparing for their Key Stage 2 SATs. These tests are an important opportunity for pupils to demonstrate their core Literacy and Numeracy skills and help them feel confident and ready for the challenges of secondary school. At the same time, we are committed to […]

Greek day glory! (Y5)

This week, Year 5 put our knowledge of Ancient Greece to the test as we ‘travelled back in time’ on Greek Day! It was amazing to see everyone’s spectacular costumes—from powerful gods to wise Athenians and fearless Spartans. We truly felt like we’d stepped into history. We began by exploring what the Ancient Greeks valued […]