observational sketching in y5!

This week in Year 5, we spent a creative afternoon doing observational sketches of tropical plants. Earlier this half-term, we learnt about tropical climbing plants like monsteras and pothos, which grow in rainforests such as the Amazon, during our Geography lessons. Sketching these plants gave us a wonderful opportunity to observe them closely and bring […]

Final Day (Y6)

After a good night’s sleep, the Year 6 children were up bright and early, ready for another exciting day. They fuelled up with a delicious breakfast and then jumped straight into the fun with a thrilling morning of zip wire adventures and some action-packed games of laser warriors. The excitement was contagious, and the children […]

Lots of learning in y2

In Year 2 maths curriculum, the children must ‘solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts’. In class, we are making great strides in our maths lessons, and one of the tools helping us to solve problems is Numicon. This hands-on resource is guiding us […]

A magical end to an unforgettable day (Y6)

The children ended the day with a fantastic campfire! They sang, danced under the full moon, and enjoyed delicious s’mores. A perfect way to create lasting memories!

A fabulous day! (Y6)

This afternoon we did two activities: giant swing and survivor. On giant swing we were lifted high in the air and let go to swing! The children faced their fears and despite some initial reservations everyone wanted to go again. In survivor we had to built shelters out of tarpaulin and string. The children had […]

they have arrived! (y6)

Wednesday 16th October: The children have safely arrived at PGL in Liddington, Wiltshire, and were buzzing with excitement as they checked out their rooms before jumping straight into the fun! Their first challenge was climbing the rock wall, and with harnesses on and hearts full of adventure, they bravely faced the heights. It was incredible […]

Y3 shine at football tournament!

Last week, Year 3 were thrilled to take part in an inter-school football tournament. Competing in three play-offs against other schools, one of our Michael Faraday teams made it all the way to the semi-finals! The children showed fantastic perseverance and resilience, supporting each other and demonstrating great sportsmanship throughout. All the adults were so […]

Lucy conquers mera peak!

Huge congratulations to Lucy for reaching the summit of Mera Peak in Nepal, standing at an impressive 6,476 meters! Known for being more challenging than Kilimanjaro, this trek tests both physical and mental endurance, and Lucy nailed it. We loved seeing Faraday written in the snow at the top—what an inspiring moment! After a few […]

A visit from brickies (Y1)

Last week, we had an exciting visitor from Brickies who helped us explore our science topic on animals, habitats and groups. We kicked off the session by classifying animals and discussing the different animal groups. The highlight of the day was a fun challenge where each child had to create an animal and its habitat […]

exploring nature and wildlife

This year’s Forest School has begun with exciting discoveries as our children delve into the wonders of the outdoors. The wet weather has brought fascinating learning opportunities, allowing the children to observe how different conditions can reveal hidden creatures. From wriggling worms to slimy snails and slugs, our budding explorers have been captivated by the […]