Creative writing (Y5)

Year 5 have been creating some wonderful meeting tales. They have been developing their use of speech and the progressive tense to add emotion to their stories, while working hard to apply accurate grammar and punctuation. The results have been impressive – the stories are imaginative, engaging and a real pleasure to read! Year 5 have also […]

choir performance

Michael Faraday’s very own choir club were invited this year to perform at The Sidings very first Christmas grotto in Waterloo station.Despite the hubbub of the noisy busy station, the girls put on a stellar performance, singing their hearts out and spreading lots of festive cheer! They gathered quite a crowd with several commuters stopping […]

festive baking in nursery

In Nursery, we finished the term in the most delicious way possible – Christmas baking! The children had a wonderful morning mixing, shaping and chatting away as the kitchen filled with festive smells and excitement. The bakers were full of confidence and creativity: “First you get your Christmas tree one-yeah-shape cutter. Put cinnamon and sugar. […]

A week of winter magic!

We had a truly wonderful Winter Wonderland this week, with the absolute highlight being Judy’s Grotto, which brought so much excitement and festive cheer to everyone. The celebrations were topped off with a delicious Christmas dinner, beautifully cooked by Tracey and her amazing team — a real treat enjoyed by all. A huge thank you […]

It’s a wrap!

The last few weeks at school have been full of fun for Elmo, Holly and Noel, with plenty of smiles and happy memories along the way. This week’s highlight was by far watching the children enjoy their delicious Christmas dinner, expertly cooked by Tracey and her team. And for now, it’s a wrap for the […]

delicious smoothies! (Y1)

As part of our DT (Design and Technology) curriculum, Year 1 have been learning about nutrition and cooking. We explored different fruits and vegetables and learnt that fruits contain seeds, which we enjoyed identifying in a range of foods. Working in groups, we selected three ingredients to design and make a healthy smoothie. We practised […]

PAwsitively festive fun!

Middi the School Dog is loving the festive season! Snuggled into his festive jumper, he’s been spreading smiles as he enjoys the winter wonderland alongside the children. From frosty walks to festive cuddles, Middi has been reminding everyone that winter is better with warm jumpers, happy children and wagging tails. 🐾

Journey stories (Y6)

Year 6 have been busy writing their own journey stories this week and then have published them to make a class book. We based our stories on ‘The Temple of Gold’ which is about two boys who go on an adventure, meet a villain and try to escape. In our stories, we focused on characterisation, […]

Drumming showcase (Y6)

Our Year 6 children recently did a great job showcasing their drumming skills this week! Drumming plays an important role in our music curriculum. It helps children develop rhythm, coordination, listening skills and teamwork, while also boosting confidence and creativity. Experiences like this give pupils the chance to perform, work together, and enjoy making music. […]

Yellow winners!

Congratulations to yellow house as our house point winners this term! To celebrate, yellow house children from across the school met in the living room to enjoy a bit of Lego building altogether. It was particularly lovely to see older children helping their younger house mates and to see so many children sharing equipment and […]