Year 3 - P.E - Working As A Team
Our Year 3 adventurers have been busy trading their individual capes for team jerseys this week! We’ve started our journey into Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA), focusing on the two most important tools in any explorer's kit: Communication and Trust. This week we worked in teams to build human words which was very challenging. We then used our communication skills to guide a blindfolded team member to a set of words.
Year 3 - Maths - Escape Room Fun
Shiver me timbers! Year 3 have turned into Math-Pirates! Last week, we had a very special visit from Lock Learners, who challenged our Year 3 crew to a high-seas adventure! To find the hidden treasure, our students had to use their finest "Pirate Maths" to crack cryptic clues and hunt for padlock codes.
Reception- Literacy- Reading
Watching Reception children engage with guided reading books on a daily basis is like witnessing a series of small, brilliant light bulbs flickering on in real time. As the children transition from simply "reading" the pictures to decoding phonemes and blending sounds with growing confidence. This daily consistency is key; it transforms the daunting task of literacy into a predictable, rewarding adventure where high-frequency words become familiar friends. The magic lies in the structured support—by revisiting carefully leveled texts every day, children don't just improve their fluency, they build the "reading stamina" necessary for more complex stories. You can see their pride swell as they realize that the squiggles on the page carry meaning, turning every session into a significant milestone in their journey toward becoming independent readers.
Reception- Expressive Arts and Design- Sparking Creativity
In a vibrant burst of curiosity, the reception classroom transforms into a miniature botanical studio as children dive into the world of floral painting. By observing real-life flowers including tulips and daisies alongside vivid photographs, the children learnt to bridge the gap between nature and art, noticing the intricate patterns of a petal or the deep green of a stem. This hands-on exploration does more than just fill a page, it sparks their creative confidence as they experiment with color mixing—discovering how a dash of yellow transforms blue into the perfect leaf-green. Each brushstroke is a lesson in sensory play and fine motor development, allowing their imaginations to bloom as they translate the beauty of the physical world into their own unique, colorful masterpieces.
Nursery/Pre-School - Maths - Matching Shadows
This week, the children in Nursery and Preschool have been busy working in our classroom "Vets" to help identify hurt animals that need their care. The children entered a special "X-ray room" where they were challenged to look at images of animal shadows and bones. This activity focused on their observation skills and their ability to recognize shapes and properties. The children looked closely at the silhouettes to spot identifying features, such as a long tail, big ears, or a sharp fin. Using these visual clues, the children then had to search the veterinary clinic to find the matching animal. This task encouraged the children to use mathematical language to describe what they could see and to use comparison skills to link the 2D shadow to the 3D toy animal. It was a wonderful way to develop their problem-solving skills and attention to detail while engaged in purposeful role-play.
Nursery/Pre-School-Chinese New Year
This week in Nursery/Pre-School we have been celebrating Chinese New Year- The year of the horse. The children have really engaged in our chinese restaurant, cooking up some lovely chinese food from our chinese menus. The children have been learning new fine motor skills to help them when using the chopsticks to pick up the chinese foods. Children have also enjoyed creating and decorating chinese lanterns which are on display around our environment.
Year 6: English - Crime and Detective Novels
This week in English, year 6 has begun reading The Curse of The Maya. We have made evidence based predictions after looking at the front cover and reading the blurb.
Year 6: Maths - Percentages
This week year 6 are continuing to consolidate their knowledge of decimals, fractions and percentages.
Reception- Maths- 1 More
The reception classroom buzzed with excitement as the children embarked on a cosmic mathematical journey, focusing on the concept of "one more" for numbers up to 10. Using a vibrant space rocket as their primary tool, the students took turns placing a digit in the rocket's window and then determining the next number in the sequence to launch their craft. It was wonderful to see them move beyond simple counting; they seamlessly retrieved their prior knowledge from previous lessons, demonstrating a solid understanding of how numerical values grow. By physically writing "one more" to the window, the children didn't just recite numbers—they applied their logic to bridge the gap between abstract counting and concrete addition, proving they are ready for even greater mathematical adventures.
Year 4 Computing - Writing an audiobook script
Year 4 have been learning about audiobook in this Computing unit and have been excited to create our very own audiobook! We have worked with a partner on a script this week, delegating different jobs, such as narrators, sound co-ordinators and technicians. Lots of work, but the end result will be worth it!
Year 4 English - Responding to Visual Clues
In English, we have started a new unit and have immersed ourselves in the world of adventure. What better way to do this, than watching visual clues and responding to them appropriately to aid our understanding!
Reception- Music- Teddy Bears Picnic
The Reception children hosted a Teddy Bears’ Picnic during music class this week. The children showcased their hard work by performing the classic song with enthusiastic hand gestures and impressive rhythmic timing. The atmosphere was heartwarming as each child sat proudly on their blanket alongside a "special guest" brought from home—ranging from well-loved, tattered bears to vibrant plush dinosaurs. To wrap up the lesson, the music transitioned into a peaceful background melody while the children shared a snack with their stuffed companions, perfectly blending musical education with a sweet moment of social bonding.
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