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! […]

Adventure to tower of London (Y6)

Year 6 had an exciting trip to the Tower of London, where they took part in a hands-on workshop about pirate prisoners. The children enjoyed learning about infamous historical figures and the stories behind the Tower’s fascinating past. It was a day full of fun, exploration, and discovery! This exciting trip supported the Key Stage […]

Lucy’s reaches Everest Base Camp!

Lucy has achieved an incredible feat, reaching Everest Base Camp at a breathtaking 5,364 metres! Last night, she climbed up to Kala Pattar at 5,600 metres for sunset. She was rewarded with a view of Mount Everest glowing red in the evening light, feeling as if she could almost touch it! The previous week, Lucy […]

Making fruit smoothies (Y1)

This week in Year 1, we put on our chef hats for a fun Design and Technology project—making our own fruit smoothies! We started by learning about what makes a fruit a fruit (it has seeds!) and explored where different foods grow, whether underground, above ground, or on trees. This helped us understand more about […]

Exploring autumn (nursery)

This week in Nursery, we’ve been getting creative with an exciting Autumnal Leaf Printing activity! With autumn leaves all around us, we headed outside to explore and gather a beautiful collection for our artwork. The children loved searching for different leaves, noticing their shapes, textures, and colours. Tabi shared her excitement, saying, “I collected the […]