Shading, Sketching and Stunning Flowers! (Y3)

Year 3 have made a fantastic start to the year! In art, the children explored art and had the chance to show off their creativity. They learned different shading techniques and used careful observation to sketch everyday objects in the classroom, including bulbs. Building on this, the class then experimented with pastels and crayons to […]

settling into y1

In Year One, we have been busy settling into our new classroom, reconnecting with friends and diving into our learning. We have been practising our sentence writing and working on adding to ten in Maths. Our wider curriculum focus this week was Music. The children really enjoyed making music together and developing their sense of […]

Reception adventures begin

What a fantastic start we’ve had to Reception at Michael Faraday! The children have settled in beautifully and are already beginning to build lovely friendships with their new peers. We’ve spent time getting to know our daily routines and learning the boundaries of our classroom environment – and the children are taking it all in their […]

A wonderful time in Nursery!

Our Nursery children have made a wonderful start to school and are settling in beautifully. This term, we are learning all about me – exploring who we are, what we like and how we can work and play together. The children have been practising being kind, sharing and taking turns and they especially enjoyed a […]

Spellbound in Y5!

Year 5 had a fantastic time during their spelling session this week. Pupils worked collaboratively with their Kagan partners, taking turns to dictate sentences using their spelling words. It was a great opportunity to practice their vocabulary in a fun and engaging way, while also developing their speaking and listening skills.

A colourful start to Y4

Year 4 have had a fantastic start to the year! Ibrahim and Kate have been really impressed with how much the children have grown-up over the summer – they are already showing great resilience, team work and an appetite for learning. We kicked off with a creative challenge – practising our drawing skills of using […]

End of Year 2025

And just like that — another year is done! It’s been a year of growth, challenges and achievements. What stood out most was the incredible resilience of both children and staff and the respect shown every day — in classrooms, on the playground and beyond. We’ve had so much to celebrate and we hope you […]

Y6… We are so prouD!

Today we celebrated our wonderful Year 6s as they get ready for their next big adventure. Our message to them was simple: seize every moment, say yes to new opportunities and embrace the challenges – because that’s how you grow! Wherever life takes you, remember you’ll always have a piece of Michael Faraday with you. We’ll […]

KS1 celebrate the UK!

Key Stage One recently enjoyed an exciting celebration of the United Kingdom, with each classroom transformed into one of the four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In England, children experienced a traditional afternoon tea, complete with sandwiches, biscuits and (pretend!) tea while practising their best manners. Scotland offered crafts inspired by Highland cows, […]

Perfect Send-Off: T-Shirts, Parks & Paddling Pool Fun (Y2)

To celebrate the end of a fantastic year, Year 2 got creative by designing their own t-shirts. Using line drawings, they illustrated their favourite colours, memories and interests — a perfect keepsake to remember their time together. We proudly wore our t-shirts on our special trip to Ruskin Park Playground and Paddling Pool! The children […]