Sunset Strolls and fun-filled evening! (Y5)

After a long walk taking in the stunning sunset over the South Downs, the children enjoyed a night packed with fun and games. With all the fresh air and excitement, we’ve sure they’ll sleep soundly tonight – ready for another day of adventure tomorrow!

Big Adventure in south downs begins! (Y5)

Our group of Year 5s have arrived safe and sound at YHA South Downs and are already loving the stunning countryside around them. The children are buzzing with excitement about the days ahead – and who can blame them? The place is amazing! From its cosy farmhouse feel to the breathtaking views of the South […]

Sculpting success (Y3)

This week, Year 3 have risen to the challenge of an exciting art and design project that tested both their creativity and practical skills. Combining their art and DT knowledge, the children were tasked with creating freestanding 3D sculptures inspired by the renowned artists Anthony Caro and Robert Morris. The project began with hands-on experimentation […]

Spring Art Project! (Y5)

Year 5 started off the Spring term with Art week! We started off the week looking at how the Space Race influenced the Retrofuturism movement and discussed the different mediums that could be used to create futuristic art. We then had a go re-creating a section of an image using different mediums ourselves. It was […]

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 […]