Quiz masters in Jen’s class

This week in Year 5, Jen’s class engaged in a fun and interactive Quiz Quiz Trade activity to revise the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) in our Maths lesson. Using Kagan strategies, we paired up, asked each other questions related to the operations, and then swapped cards with our partner after each round. […]

Happy New Year 2025: A Perfect Square Year!

We want to wish all our families a very happy new year! 2025 is extra special—it’s a perfect square year, something rare and remarkable in the world of numbers. What makes 2025 a perfect square? It’s the result of 45 × 45. But there’s even more to it than that: •If you add up all […]

a magical Winter wonderland!

Our Winter Wonderland day was an absolutely wonderful! The children loved every moment, from exploring the festive activities to the excitement of Judy’s magical grotto – which, as always, did not disappoint. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the most delicious lunch prepared by Tracey, our amazing chef, and the kitchen team. The food […]

farewell, elf family – hope to see you next year!

We’ve been so excited to welcome Elmo the Elf back this year – and he’s brought his wife, Holly, along for even more festive fun! The duo tried to deliver a snowman from the North Pole, as true concert fans, they found the best seats in the house with a perfect bird’s eye view. Then, […]

Visit to Burgess Park (Y1)

Last week, Year 1 had a fantastic trip to Burgess Park as part of our geography topic, Local Area and Maps. Using our fieldwork skills, we explored the park to answer the question: What do you like about Burgess Park and what could be improved? We visited lots of exciting areas, including the BMX track, […]

A show to remember!

What a spectacular Winter Performance we had this year! The children wowed us with their talent, energy, and enthusiasm, bringing our theme of Songs from the Movies to life. From classics to modern hits, they performed with such confidence and joy that they truly entertained us all. A big thank you to all the parents […]

Do Woodlice Prefer Damp or Dry Conditions? (y2)

This week, Year 2s had fun investigating the living habits of woodlice with a fascinating experiment! Working in groups, each team had a specific role. Some of us traced around petri dishes, others carefully cut out paper towels, and a few made sure the towels were damp. Once everything was set up, we began our […]

Exploring the rainforest through fabric art (Y4)

In Year 4, we’ve been having a lot of fun exploring the wonders of the rainforest through fabric art! We learned a fun technique called batik, where we use wax or glue and dye to create beautiful patterns on fabric. To start, we researched the rainforest and discovered all the amazing plants and animals that […]

Prehistoric art adventure (y3)

Year 3 have had such a fantastic time finishing off our Prehistoric art project! We began by making our own paint using natural pigments from spices and herbs, just like Stone Age people did. Next, we created our very own ‘cave walls’ by adding texture with lentils, sunflower seeds, and couscous to pieces of card. […]

Bright sparks investigating circuits (Y6)

This term, our Year 6 children delved into the fascinating world of electricity as part of their science curriculum. They explored how the number of bulbs in a circuit affects their brightness. Through hands-on investigations, they discovered that adding more bulbs to a circuit made each bulb dimmer. The class linked their observations to the […]