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We have concluded a very enjoyable unit in science about the human body.  We have absolutely loved learning about the circulatory system and how we process food in the digestive system.  We had a great time spreading germs (glitter) around the classroom on our hands - and thinking about how we can…

What a fantastic week we've had in class! From mathematical investigations to imaginative storytelling, the children have truly shone in every subject.

🔷 Maths Magic: Nets and 3D Shapes

This week, our maths lessons were filled with curiosity and hands-on fun as we explored the nets of 3D…

In history, we have been learning about the Persia Wars, where the Greeks fought against the Persians. Alexander the Great was a Macedonian who wanted to unite the Greek city-states and defeat the Persians. We learned about how when some Greeks refused to join him, he burned down their city and…

Having completed their mixing and painting of orange in Art, this week the children decorated their beautiful flowers which were inspired by Van Gogh. They look amazing in our classroom!

In PE this week the children completed their weather dance. They have been counting to the beat and adding…

🌍 How Maps Help Us Understand the World 🗺️

In Year 6 geography, we used atlases to explore global issues. We learned that wealth and food are unevenly distributed around the world. We discovered that wealthier countries like the U.S. and Europe have much higher GDPs than places in Africa or…

This week has been all about our writing and class text - Aladdin and the magic lamp.  We have really enjoyed reading this magical story and learning how Aladdin outwitted the sorcerer and became a prince.  This week we have been planning our writing and thinking about how we can describe the…

📚 This Week in Class: A Celebration of Learning!

What a fantastic week we’ve had! Your children have been busy developing new skills, sharing brilliant ideas, and showing just how much they’ve grown this half term.

✍️ English In English, we’ve been diving into the world of expressive…

In science, Year 4 have been learning about vitamins and why they are necessary for a healthy body. They have thought about what foods will provide the vitamins and minerals that their body will need, and they have started to understand why their bodies need a balance diet.

In art, we have been…

Wow, what a week it’s been! We’ve been working hard, learning lots, and having plenty of fun along the way. Here’s what we’ve been up to:

📚 English
This week, we began writing our own narratives inspired by our class book, ‘Stig of the Dump’. 🕳️🧒 We explored each section of the story and…

As you know from the children's Reading Logs, we are learning the Extended Code in our Year One Sounds Write lessons. The children have a whole hour of Phonics every morning, straight after Collective Worship school assembly. These lessons are very focused on the systematic learning of sound…

🎨Art Adventures - Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci!🎨

This week in art, we've been learning more about Leonardo da Vinci - and his incredible mural painting, The Last Supper. We discovered that during the Renaissance, murals were usually frescos, which meant they were painted directly onto wet…

What another busy and exciting week it’s been for us!

✏️ English

This week, our focus has been on writing up the story of Barney meeting Stig for the very first time. We used lots of excellent descriptive language 🖋️ and really thought about the emotions Barney would be feeling 💭.
Our…