Can Spaghetti really grow on Trees? (y3)

Year 3 had a really interesting lesson yesterday which started with a video on spaghetti trees! Yes, you heard that right! Some children who watched the famous BBC April Fool’s prank really believed that spaghetti grows on trees – luckily, other pupils were savvy and reminded us that we can’t always believe everything we watch online. See the […]

Designing a healthy wrap (y2)

Year 2 have been learning all about balanced diets and the importance of eating a range of food types. In DT lessons, they practised key food preparation skills, including chopping, grating, snipping, and spreading ingredients safely. The children explored different combinations of proteins, fruits, vegetables, and dairy, learning to create balanced, nutritious meals. Using this […]

filtering fanatics in Y5

In Science, Year 5 have become expert engineers as we designed our own water filters for our topic on ‘Mixtures and Separation’. We’ve been learning about the difference between mixtures and solutions this half term, and how they each require different methods of separation. Mixtures are a combination of two or more substances that are […]

observational sketching in y5!

This week in Year 5, we spent a creative afternoon doing observational sketches of tropical plants. Earlier this half-term, we learnt about tropical climbing plants like monsteras and pothos, which grow in rainforests such as the Amazon, during our Geography lessons. Sketching these plants gave us a wonderful opportunity to observe them closely and bring […]

Final Day (Y6)

After a good night’s sleep, the Year 6 children were up bright and early, ready for another exciting day. They fuelled up with a delicious breakfast and then jumped straight into the fun with a thrilling morning of zip wire adventures and some action-packed games of laser warriors. The excitement was contagious, and the children […]

Lots of learning in y2

In Year 2 maths curriculum, the children must ‘solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts’. In class, we are making great strides in our maths lessons, and one of the tools helping us to solve problems is Numicon. This hands-on resource is guiding us […]

A magical end to an unforgettable day (Y6)

The children ended the day with a fantastic campfire! They sang, danced under the full moon, and enjoyed delicious s’mores. A perfect way to create lasting memories!

A fabulous day! (Y6)

This afternoon we did two activities: giant swing and survivor. On giant swing we were lifted high in the air and let go to swing! The children faced their fears and despite some initial reservations everyone wanted to go again. In survivor we had to built shelters out of tarpaulin and string. The children had […]

they have arrived! (y6)

Wednesday 16th October: The children have safely arrived at PGL in Liddington, Wiltshire, and were buzzing with excitement as they checked out their rooms before jumping straight into the fun! Their first challenge was climbing the rock wall, and with harnesses on and hearts full of adventure, they bravely faced the heights. It was incredible […]

Y3 shine at football tournament!

Last week, Year 3 were thrilled to take part in an inter-school football tournament. Competing in three play-offs against other schools, one of our Michael Faraday teams made it all the way to the semi-finals! The children showed fantastic perseverance and resilience, supporting each other and demonstrating great sportsmanship throughout. All the adults were so […]