packing for space (Y2)

In Year 2, we have been learning all about the International Space Station and what astronauts need to live and work in space. We imagined packing a bag with everything we would need for life on the ISS and started by sketching our ideas on paper. Then, we used the Sketch app on the iPad […]

Where do woodlice like to live (Y2)

In Robyn’s class, we have been exploring habitats and why different environments suit different animals. This week, we set up an experiment to find out whether woodlice prefer a damp or dry environment. We carefully prepared two areas—one dry and one damp—then observed what the woodlice would do. After some time, we discovered that most […]

Bend it, twist it, turn it (Y2)

In Science, we have been learning all about materials and how their shapes can change. We explored different ways to change solid objects by stretching, twisting, squashing, and bending them. To start, we experimented with playdough, testing how we could change its shape using these actions. Then, we carried out the same tests on a […]

collaborative learning (Y2)

Year 2 have been using lots of Kagan strategies to support our learning. One of our favourites was Quiz, Quiz, Trade, where we quizzed each other on our Talk for Writing text, Pirate Tom. In Maths and English, we used Team, Pair, Solo to help with our learning. This strategy was really useful in Maths […]

rally coaching! (Y6)

Year 6 has been focusing on silent letters in their spelling lessons. To reinforce their learning, the class has been using the Kagan “Rally Coach” strategy, where students pair up to coach each other and demonstrate their knowledge. They take turns coaching one another, which encourages active participation and deepens their understanding of silent letters. […]

Colour splash (Y1)

In year 1, our art unit this term is called Colour Splash! and we’re diving into the exciting world of painting and exploring different ways to use colours. In our second lesson, we created vibrant numbers paintings with a fun twist — we could only use primary colours! It was a challenge not to mix […]

Teamwork, history and swamp monsters (y5)

Lucy’s class has had an incredible start to the new term! We’ve been focusing on building resilience and teamwork through various Kagan strategies, such as Rally Coach and Heads Together. Our new history topic on West Benin has sparked curiosity, and we’ve started a writing unit centred on information report writing. The class has been […]

Electrifying discoveries (y4)

In this weeks Year four science lesson, the children had fun building circuits with wires, bulbs, and batteries. They started by predicting whether their circuits would work and then tested their ideas by constructing them. As they experimented, they discovered that a complete circuit is needed for the bulb to light up and learned why […]

Talking chips (Y3)

Year 3 have been practising our new Kagan co-operative learning skills this week! We’ve learnt ‘Talking Chips’, where children have to ‘spend’ a token to share their idea – a brilliant way of ensuring that everyone has an equal chance to speak. We’ve also done ‘Round Robin’ where children share ideas in their groups, and […]

Unforgettable moments in south downs

What an incredible trip it’s been for our Year 5s! Yesterday was packed with magic – they watched a beautiful sunset, made shadows with torches on their nighttime walk, roasted marshmallows, and even managed to finish a couple of jigsaws. Dinner was a hit too, with the choice of falafel wraps or chicken wraps with […]