The animal man returns (Y5)

Last week, Year 5 had some very special visitors from all over the world at Michael Faraday! As part of our Geography topic, we were introduced to a range of animals native to the Amazon Basin, as well as creatures from other biomes like the African savannahs and rivers. It was incredible to see these […]

Children in Need

For over 50 years, BBC Children in Need has been helping children and young people across the UK reach their full potential. It was wonderful to see our children at Michael Faraday joining in, wearing their own clothes and donating money to support this worthy cause. At Michael Faraday, we believe in helping children not […]

Y5 Take a Walk Down ‘Conscience Alley’

In English, we read our new text, The Caravan, and explored some of the exciting vocabulary. Then, we got stuck into two fun activities to help us dive deeper into the story. First, we created a ‘Conscience Alley’ to explore the warning in the story: “Don’t go playing by the pylon.” We split into two […]

A busy week in Y3

Year 3 have had so many opportunities to be creative this week! We started off with a practical science lesson on Monday where we investigated forces by trying to move ping pong balls in different ways. We discussed how two objects must be touching for a contact force to occur, and how forces can be pushes, […]

Art club’s adventures in the forest!

This week in Art Club, we took our creativity outdoors! Before heading into the school forest, we searched for inspiration online. We found amazing pictures of patterns, animals, and even people, all made from natural materials like leaves, twigs, and soil. The children were buzzing with ideas and couldn’t wait to get started. Once outside, […]

Zones of REgulation

We’re thrilled to be using Zones of Regulation, a child-friendly way to help children identify and manage their emotions. The children recognise their feelings and organise them into four colour-coded “zones”: Blue Zone: for when they’re feeling low, tired, sad, or sick Green Zone: for feeling happy, calm, and ready to learn Yellow Zone: for […]

Creative power prints (y4)

Year 4 pupils have been exploring the world of Power Prints, diving into art concepts like proportion, composition, and patterns. It’s been an exciting journey of learning and creativity! Our young artists used scissors to cut and arrange images, crafting unique and imaginative designs. They then experimented with wax-resist techniques to create striking original prints, […]

lest we forget

Remembrance Sunday is a significant event that holds great cultural and historical importance. It is a day dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices made by soldiers during times of war and expressing gratitude for their courage and selflessness. This solemn occasion takes place on the 11th of November, the anniversary of the armistice that ended World […]

All About biscuits (Y4)

Year 4 had a fun filled day of DT and learning all about biscuits. The children explored the history of biscuits from our wonderful chef and then had the exciting opportunity to learn how to make them. Next, pupils analysed existing biscuit products, focusing on taste, texture, appearance, packaging, and who they are marketed to. […]

Middi’s lunch time fun!

Before half-term, Middi had his last in-school training session with Kay from Wanderdogs Dog Training. Kay guided some of our children in teaching Middi new tricks, understanding his body language, and learning how to play respectfully. It was a fun and educational experience, and everyone had a fantastic time bonding with our beloved school dog! […]