saying goodbye!

Our Year 5 children are on their way back after an unforgettable few days in Shoreham-on-Sea! They’ve had an incredible time exploring and making memories that will last a lifetime. We are so proud to share that the staff at the residence complimented our pupils for their excellent manners and impeccable behaviour – a true credit to our school. […]

The fun continues (Y5)

The afternoon did not disappoint and now looking forward to their final night! (Last night’s campfire!)

From steel to skyline! (y3)

In Geography this week, Year 3 have been learning about how steel is made and why it is such an important material in our world today. The children explored the industrial process and discussed how steel production has shaped local communities and landscapes. To link their learning with art, pupils also studied the work of […]

What is behind the computer (Y3)

In Computing, Year 3 have been learning about what happens inside a laptop. Pupils explored the key components that make a computer work, including the CPU, memory, storage and input/output devices. To bring their learning to life, they built their own paper computers to model how these parts work together. Through this activity, pupils were […]

Showdown! remembering the river unicorn (Y3)

This week, Year 3 enjoyed using the Kagan Showdown strategy to recall and discuss their learning from the class text, The River Unicorn. Working collaboratively in small groups, pupils first recorded their individual answers before sharing and agreeing on a team response. This approach encouraged active participation, critical thinking and effective teamwork. The children demonstrated […]

Y1 Paddington adventures!

This week in Year 1, we have been reading the Paddington stories. We learnt that Paddington comes all the way from Peru and that he loves marmalade sandwiches! Inspired by him, we decided to make our own sandwiches, but we chose jam because we like the taste of jam more. While we enjoyed our sandwiches, […]

A fun filled morning!

After a good night’s sleep, the children had the best morning full of fun and discovery! They climbed trees, explored on a scavenger hunt, went pond dipping, searched for bugs, identified leaves and even built their own dens. What a brilliant day of outdoor learning!

Arrived safely and Loving liFE!

The Year 5 children have arrived safely at YHA Truleigh Hill in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex – and they’re already enjoying every minute! The excitement was high as they settled into their accommodation and began exploring the beautiful countryside. Throughout the week, the children will take part in a fantastic range of outdoor learning experiences designed […]

curious minds and creative hearts (y3)

In Science, Year 3 became nutrition detectives! The children researched the different nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy and full of energy. They moved around the room to discover key facts about proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals finding out which foods contain them and how each nutrient helps our bodies. Everyone enjoyed working […]

Teamwork makes the dream work (y4)

Year 4 have been exploring what it means to work well as a team. The pupils have been learning about the key skills that make teamwork effective such as listening to others, sharing ideas, encouraging one another and taking turns. They worked together and used their discussions and ideas to create posters showing what good […]