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Nursery Rhymes

Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 12:04pm

This half term in Nursery we have been exploring a range of traditional nursery rhymes. These rhymes have provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their language, creativity and curiosity while also introducing some early scientific ideas through play and exploration.

We began the half term with The Grand Old Duke of York. The children enjoyed marching, climbing and exploring what happens when we move up and down hills and ramps. Through building and experimenting with different slopes, the children began to notice how objects roll and move depending on where they start. We also explored repeating patterns in our maths sessions and practised creating our own patterns using loose parts.

In week two we explored Hickory Dickory Dock. This rhyme helped the children learn about time, fast and slow movements and how clocks work. The children loved investigating different types of clocks, listening carefully to the ticking sound and moving the hands around the clock face. They also created their own clocks and experimented with moving objects quickly and slowly.

Our third week focused on Row, Row, Row Your Boat. The children explored water, floating and sinking through exciting water play investigations. They tested different objects to see whether they would float or sink and talked about why this might happen. In maths we explored positional language, describing where boats were in the water such as under, over, next to and through. The children also designed and tested their own boats.

During week four we looked at the rhyme Jack and Jill. This helped the children explore ideas about gravity, falling and pulling. The children investigated how objects move when they start at the top of a hill and explored ways of transporting water using buckets and carts. In maths we explored capacity, comparing containers and talking about which ones were full, empty, held more or held less water.

Throughout the half term the children have also taken part in lots of creative activities, including junk modelling, painting, construction and small world play linked to the rhymes. Our physical development sessions have included climbing, balancing, pulling and fine motor activities to help strengthen the children’s muscles and coordination.

Each week we have also enjoyed reading stories for pleasure, encouraging the children to listen carefully, join in with repeated phrases and develop a love of books.

Nursery rhymes are a fantastic way to support children’s communication and language development, and the children have become increasingly confident at joining in with the rhymes, actions and new vocabulary we have introduced.

We have been so proud of how curious, enthusiastic and imaginative the children have been throughout the half term. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope the children have enjoyed sharing some of these rhymes with you at home!

This Week in Reception (WB 9.03.26)

Date: 13th Mar 2026 @ 10:08am

This week in Reception we have been enjoying our learning through the wonderful story Hattie Peck. We have been exploring lots of the words from the story and working hard to understand some of the bigger words, such as “colossal.” The children have been fantastic at talking about what these words might mean and using them in our discussions.

We have also been looking closely at the different animals that hatch from the eggs at the end of the story. As a class, we worked together to create a story map and took part in a story whoosh, acting out parts of the story to help us remember what happens. The children did a brilliant job joining in and we are very excited for them to create their own story maps next week.

In Maths, we have been focusing on ordering numbers. A cheeky kangaroo has been hopping into our classroom and changing the numbers on our number lines! The children used their fantastic number knowledge to work out which numbers were missing and put them back in the correct order.

During our Knowledge and Understanding of the World sessions, we have been learning about the celebration of Mother’s Day. The children created beautiful cards by using celery to print rose patterns. They also wrote special messages inside their cards. We talked about why it is important to celebrate our mums and everyone shared why their mum is special to them. The children are very excited to give their cards to their mums on Sunday!

It has been another wonderful week of learning in Reception and we are very proud of all the children’s hard work.

This week in class 11

Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 4:41pm

This week in class 11 we are continuing our learning of all things French and France with looking at the disaster that was the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral! 

The children will be looking at what happened and have been learning how to be news reporters as well as building on our knowledge to produce a newspaper report next week.

We have also had a very special visitor in Dexter Jr which the class have loved taking care off as well as sharing their learning with him! We will provide more pictures as the week goes on. 

w/b 09.03.2026 This week in Year 2!

Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 7:17am

We have had a great week in Year 2! The highlight was taking part in the Oldham Choral Speaking Festival.

Thank you to all the parents and family members who came along to support us. The children had worked hard for weeks learning their lines and practising how to work together as a team, and they made us all very proud.

Our favourite quote from the adjudicator was:
“What a delightful performance. Everyone contributed with enthusiasm to tell this story. This was a bright, confident presentation. Well done!”

We couldn’t agree more. Well done, Year 2!

This Week In Year 1 (WB 9.3.26)

Date: 11th Mar 2026 @ 5:22pm

Year 1 Weekly Blog

This week in Year 1 we have had another busy and exciting week of learning through our continuous provision activities.

In English, we have been enjoying the story Tell Me a Dragon by Jackie Morris. The children loved exploring the different dragons in the story and thinking about how they might look, move and feel. We focused on using adjectives to describe dragons, such as fiery, sparkly, enormous and gentle. During our provision time, the children had opportunities to design and describe their own dragons, thinking carefully about the words they could use to make their descriptions more interesting.

In Maths, we have been learning about division through sharing. The children have been practising sharing objects into equal groups using concrete resources such as counters and cubes. We also began to represent our sharing using pictures, helping us move from practical learning to pictorial methods. The children worked really hard to make sure each group had the same amount.

In Science, we continued our learning about carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. The children explored different animals and thought carefully about what they eat. Through sorting activities and discussions, they practised categorising animals into the correct groups depending on their diet.

In History, we have continued our topic about castles, focusing on how castles have changed over time. We looked at pictures of different castles and talked about how they were built in the past compared to castles that still stand today. The children enjoyed spotting similarities and differences and discussing why castles were built the way they were.

We have also been very busy this week creating our Mother’s Day cards. The children put lots of effort into making them special and we hope the recipients love them!

PE Days

• Class 3 – Monday

• Class 4 – Tuesday and Thursday

Please ensure children come to school wearing the correct PE kit on these days.

Homework
Please continue to read at home regularly with your child and remember to record this in their reading diary.

Well done Year 1 for all of your fantastic learning this week!

This week in Year 6 - WB 09.03.26

Date: 11th Mar 2026 @ 11:50am

This Week in Reception (WB 2.3.26)

Date: 6th Mar 2026 @ 2:04pm

This week in Reception we have continued our learning all about the farm by revisiting our focus book A Day at Greenhill Farm. The children have enjoyed remembering our trip to the farm and talking about the animals that we saw there.

In Literacy, the children drew a picture of a farm animal they saw when we visited the farm. They then wrote sentences to describe their animal. We practised starting our sentences with “It is…” and “It has…”. The children worked hard to think of interesting features to describe, such as fur, feathers, tails and horns.

In Maths, we have continued our learning about subtraction. The children played a fun game in pairs using ten stones. Each player took turns subtracting 1, 2 or 3 stones each time. The aim of the game was not to take the last stone – the person who did not take the final pebble was the winner! The children enjoyed thinking carefully about how many stones to take each turn.

In Understanding the World, we continued learning about the farm, with a special focus on baby animals and what they are called. The children were very interested to learn that a baby cow is called a calf, and we also talked about other baby animals that live on farms.

It has been another lovely week of learning and the children have really enjoyed sharing their memories of the farm visit!

World book day in Pre-school...

Date: 6th Mar 2026 @ 8:44am

This week we finished the Goldilocks and the three bears topic with a fabulous World Book Day.

Children were dressed up in fantastic costumes and brought a bear to class. The children (and bears) had lots of fun storytelling, playing Lycra games where all the teddies jumped in the air and we finished off with a teddy bears picnic at snack time and had a lovely day!

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Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 10:05am

What we have been LEARNING IN CLASS 12SR

Date: 2nd Mar 2026 @ 3:00pm

Welcome to Class 12's blog:

This week in Numeracy we have been looking at Place value (including SQUARED and CUBED numbers).

In Literacy we are studying Madeline writing our own CHARCTER DESCRIPTION - the text for the 2 weeks is Madeline, we are really enjoying the rhyming in the story.

In Comprehension our text has been based Imelda and the horned owl - I like how all the comprehension is in one book as it's easy to work through and all links - Noor

In Science we are learning about Materials and their properties, the experiments are fun - Ismail

In Topic (Geography) we are currently learning about France.  We started the week of with our WOW FRANCE afternoon - please see the photo's on the school newsletter.  It was amazing afternoon of FUN learning.

Thanks Mr S.Rahman and Class 12SR

Class Blog Week Ending 27.2.26

Date: 27th Feb 2026 @ 11:15am

🌟 Welcome Back, Year 4! 🌟

 It’s been wonderful to see everyone return with big smiles, positive attitudes, and a real eagerness to learn. What a fantastic start!

There is so much to look forward to this term, and we’re already off to a great beginning.

In Maths, we’ve been diving deeper into place value, making sure we understand how numbers are built and what each digit represents. We’ve also started exploring something brand new for many of us: negative numbers!

We’ve been learning how numbers can go below zero, just like temperatures in winter or the levels on a lift. The children have enjoyed comparing, ordering, and investigating the patterns we can find when numbers move into the negatives. Great perseverance, Year 4!

In English, we have begun using The Story Leaf to inspire our imagination and spark our creativity. Each leaf reveals a moment, an image, or an idea that helps us build a story—piece by piece.

We’ve particularly focused on writing a setting descriptions, using powerful adjectives, expanded noun phrases, and our senses to bring places to life. 

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Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 4:03pm

This week in class 11

Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 2:56pm

This week in class 11 we have been learning about all things French! We are linking our topics throughout this half term looking into different aspects of France, including food, games, music and stories from France.

We were lucky enough this week to sample some French cuisine in school and I hope the class have told you all about what they got to taste! 

In English we are looking at Madeline - the petite little girl who has some wonderful adventures.

In DT we are going to be exploring the food Ratatouille - we look forward to that!

In Geography we are looking at the whole of France and the features found. 

The class will also continue to have their weekly MFL lessons in French as well! 

Week beginning 23.02.2026

Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 1:47pm

This week in Year 6, we’ve been using our iPads to explore an important topic: refugees. Our aim has been to understand who refugees are, why people sometimes have to leave their homes, and what challenges they face on their journeys.

Working in pairs and small groups, we used trusted websites to gather more information. We learned about the difference between refugees and migrants, discovered real-life stories from children around the world and explored how charities and countries support people seeking safety.

As we researched, we collected notes, key vocabulary, and interesting facts and worked in pairs to create a research poster. All of this information will help us write our own non-chronological reports about refugees. These reports will explain the topic clearly, using subheadings, technical vocabulary and the facts we’ve gathered.

It’s been inspiring to see how thoughtfully everyone has approached this topic. We’re looking forward to turning our research into informative and powerful writing that helps others understand the experiences of refugees.

w/b 23.02.2026 This week in Year 2!

Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 11:40am

Year 2 have had a fantastic first week back and have been working incredibly hard on our pledge point, #beaperformer.

We have been busy rehearsing for the upcoming Choral Speaking Festival and were very proud to perform during the whole school assembly. We have focused on using loud, clear voices and speaking in time with each other. We received lots of positive feedback from the Year 6 pupils, which has made us even more excited for the real performance!

We have also been developing our performance skills in our computing lessons. We have been creating music using Purple Mash and Chrome Music Lab, and sharing our compositions with our classmates. It has been wonderful to see everyone performing their musical creations with confidence.

Well done, Year 2 — what a brilliant start to the term! 🎭🎶

This Week in Reception (WB 23.2.26)

Date: 24th Feb 2026 @ 12:02pm

This week in Reception we have had a very exciting week of learning!

Literacy

In Literacy, we have been reading the story A Day at Greenhill Farm. The children loved exploring what happens during a busy day on the farm. We used our small world farm to act out the story and think about what we might see there. The children enjoyed naming and playing with the different farm animals and objects, including cows, sheep, chickens, barns and tractors. They used their imaginations beautifully to create their own farm adventures!

To end the week, we went on a very exciting trip to Cockfield’s Farm. The children had such a wonderful time riding on the tractor, feeding the animals and exploring the farm. It was fantastic to see them confidently talking about the animals they recognised from our story.

Maths

In Maths, we have been learning about subtraction. We started by listening to the story Kipper's Toybox, where Kipper’s toys reduced each time. The children were very good at noticing how many toys were left. We then used our own class toy box to practise taking toys away. The children counted carefully, removed some toys, and then counted again to find out how many were left. We were very impressed with their careful counting and growing confidence with subtraction!

Understanding the World (KUW)

In Understanding the World, we continued learning about farms. The children enjoyed talking about what they saw at the farm and discussing the different jobs a farmer does, such as feeding animals, cleaning barns, collecting eggs and driving tractors.

It has been a busy and hands-on week full of wonderful learning experiences. We are so proud of how enthusiastically the children joined in and shared their ideas! 🌟

W/c 09.02.26 This week in Year 2!

Date: 12th Feb 2026 @ 6:43pm

Thank you for everyone who joined us at our Fantastic Finish event this afternoon. The children loved sharing their work and selling some mango lassi and cupcakes.

We raised £87.96 in total - many thanks for your support! 

Have a lovely half term! 

This Week in Reception (WB 9.2.26)

Date: 12th Feb 2026 @ 11:23am

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Date: 12th Feb 2026 @ 10:15am

🌟 Year 1 Weekly Blog 🌟

What a fantastic and busy week we have had in Year 1!

This week we have been celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week, and the children have taken part in lots of wonderful activities to help us think about keeping our minds and bodies healthy. We enjoyed dance sessions, yoga, mindful breathing and mindful colouring. These activities helped us to relax, focus and feel calm.

One of our favourite activities was our Freddie Fit session! We had so much fun while learning about the importance of eating a variety of fruit and vegetables, getting enough sleep and exercising to keep our bodies strong and healthy.

It has also been Safer Internet Day. We have been learning about voice assistants and how they can be helpful in our homes. We also talked carefully about how to stay safe when using technology and who to ask for help if we are unsure about something online.

In English, we have been reading The King’s Pants — which made us giggle! We were very excited to write our own letters to King Charles. The children worked so hard on their writing and should feel very proud.

In Maths, we have been consolidating our learning on addition and subtraction. The children are becoming much more confident when solving number problems.

We were so proud during Parents’ Evening. The children loved sharing their hard work, and they were very happy with the lovely comments they received. Thank you to all our families for your continued support.

A special thank you as well for your support with our Fantastic Finishes — the marmalade sandwiches were absolutely delicious!

📌 Reminders

• Homework has been set for over half term and can be found on Purple Mash.

• Please remember PE kits:

  • Class 3 – Monday

  • Class 4 – Tuesday and Thursday

This week in Year 2...WB 09/02/26

Date: 11th Feb 2026 @ 11:51am

As part of our half‑term topic, All About India, the children explored the vibrant tradition of Rangoli. They designed their own digit Rangoli patterns, using words and symmetrical shapes to create colourful artwork. This activity helped them develop pattern‑making skills and an appreciation for Indian culture while having great fun experimenting with colour and design.

 

In English, the children have begun writing a non-chronlogical report all about India to go into our school library. They have been learning how to write clearly, organise facts, and use features such as headings and factual sentences. So far, they’ve researched and written about:

• Traditional Indian food
• Famous landmarks such as the Taj Mahal
• Traditional clothing and how it varies across regions

The children are becoming confident young researchers and are very proud of the facts they’ve gathered!

In Maths, Year 2 have been learning how to collect and present data. Together, the class created their own:

• Tally charts
• Tables
• Block diagrams

They gathered real data by voting on topics such as:

• Their favourite colour
• How they travel to school
• Their favourite sport

This hands‑on approach helped them see how numbers and information can be organised and compared — and they loved seeing the class results appear in colourful graphs.

It’s been a brilliant week of learning across the curriculum, and the children have shown fantastic enthusiasm. We can’t wait to see what they do next half term!

 

     

This week in Year 6....WB 09.02.26

Date: 11th Feb 2026 @ 11:25am

It has been another busy and productive time in Year 6!

In English, we have continued developing our first-person narratives inspired by The Island. The children have been working hard to capture the thoughts and feelings of their characters, using powerful vocabulary and descriptive techniques to build atmosphere and tension. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they refine their writing and focus on crafting engaging openings and thoughtful reflections.

In Maths, we have been focusing on area and perimeter. The children have been applying their knowledge to solve problems involving rectangles and compound shapes, ensuring they can confidently distinguish between calculating the area and the perimeter. Alongside this, we have also been revisiting and strengthening our understanding of converting measurements, including length and area, and applying these skills in a range of reasoning and problem-solving contexts.

In DT, the children are thoroughly enjoying making sweet empanadas as part of our food technology unit. They carefully followed recipes, practised key preparation skills, and demonstrated excellent teamwork in the kitchen. The results were delicious, and it was fantastic to see the pride they took in creating their finished products.

Well done, Year 6, for your continued hard work and positive attitude to learning!

This week in Year 6…WB 02.02.26

Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 2:55pm

This week in Year 6, we have been busy learning across the curriculum and thinking deeply about both skills and feelings.

In maths, we have been learning all about time. We practised reading and using the 24-hour clock, calculating the duration of events, and interpreting timetables. We learned how important it is to work step by step, especially when calculating how long something lasts or converting between 12-hour and 24-hour time. These skills helped us solve real-life problems and become more confident with time-related questions.

In English, we have been enjoying the powerful and thought-provoking book The Island by Armin Greder. The story sparked lots of discussion and helped us think about mood, atmosphere, and character viewpoints. We explored the text in detail, planned our ideas, carefully chose ambitious vocabulary, and began writing the opening of our own first-person narrative. We focused on creating tension and emotion to hook the reader from the very first line.

In topic, our learning has linked closely with our English work as we have been learning about refugees. We considered what it might be like to leave your home suddenly and how that would feel emotionally. We also thought about what belongings we would choose to take with us and why, helping us understand how difficult these choices would be.

This week’s learning helped us develop not only our academic skills, but also our empathy and understanding of the world. Year 6 continues to challenge us, but we are rising to it with maturity and thoughtfulness. 🌍📘⏰

This week in Year 6 …WB 26.01.26

Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 2:50pm

This week in Year 6, we’ve been working hard to prepare ourselves for the SATs in May while also developing our creativity and empathy through an inspiring story.

We completed practice SATs papers to help us understand what the real tests will be like. These practice papers helped us build confidence, manage our time, and identify areas where we need to improve. We learned how important it is to read questions carefully, stay focused, and use strategies we’ve been practising all year. Although some parts were challenging, we know that practising now will help us feel calmer and more prepared in May.

Alongside this, we explored the powerful story The Journey. The story made us think deeply about the experiences of people who are forced to leave their homes and face difficult choices. We discussed the emotions of the characters and the challenges they encountered along the way, which helped us understand the story on a deeper level.

Inspired by The Journey, we wrote a persuasive speech in role, trying to convince a guard to let us cross the border. We focused on using emotive language, strong arguments, and persuasive techniques such as rhetorical questions and repetition. We also thought carefully about tone, aiming to sound hopeful, desperate, and determined. This task really challenged us to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes.

This week showed us that learning isn’t just about tests – it’s also about understanding the world around us. We are proud of the effort we’re putting into our SATs preparation and the maturity we showed in our writing. Year 6 is busy, but we’re ready for the challenge! 🌟

This week in Year 6 …WB 19.01.26

Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 2:32pm

This week in Year 6, we’ve been working hard across different subjects and showing just how much we can challenge ourselves when we focus and persevere.

In maths, we have been learning how to calculate missing angles. We used our knowledge of angles on a straight line, around a point, and within shapes to work out unknown angles. We practised spotting what information was important, choosing the right strategy, and explaining our reasoning using correct mathematical vocabulary. At first, some questions were tricky, but with careful thinking, modelling, and lots of practice, we became more confident and accurate. We learned that showing our working really helps when problems become more complex.

In English, we have been writing a recount inspired by The Arrival by Shaun Tan. This powerful, wordless book encouraged us to think deeply about feelings such as confusion, fear, hope, and belonging. We imagined ourselves as the main character and wrote in role, describing their journey to a strange new land. We focused on using descriptive language, expanded noun phrases, and varied sentence starters to bring emotions and experiences to life. Because the book has no words, we had to be creative and infer meaning from the illustrations.

Both lessons helped us develop important skills: problem-solving in maths and empathy and creativity in writing. We are proud of the effort we’ve shown and how we continue to push ourselves to improve. Year 6 learning is challenging, but we are rising to it every day! 💪📚✏️

This week in Year 6….WB 12.01.26

Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 2:21pm

Last week, Year 6 took learning beyond the classroom walls and headed to Robinwood Residential at Dobroyd Castle – and what an unforgettable experience it was! From the moment we arrived, it was clear this trip would challenge us, inspire us, and help us grow in ways no worksheet ever could.

Throughout the week, we took part in a huge range of adventurous activities designed to test our teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving skills. Whether we were climbing high ropes, navigating the piranha pool, or tackling the dreaded dungeon, we had to communicate clearly, listen to each other, and work together to succeed. Trust was a big part of our learning – trusting our instructors, trusting our friends, and most importantly, trusting ourselves.

One of the biggest lessons we learned was about stepping outside our comfort zones. Many of us faced fears such as heights, dark spaces, or cold water, but with encouragement from our classmates and the Robinwood leaders, we found the courage to give things a go. Even when activities felt tricky, we learned that perseverance and a positive mindset make a huge difference.

The residential also helped us develop our independence. We were responsible for organising our rooms, managing our time, and looking after our belongings. These may sound like small things, but they helped prepare us for secondary school and beyond. We also learned how important it is to support others and celebrate everyone’s achievements, big or small.

Of course, learning wasn’t just about the activities. Evenings were filled with laughter, reflection, and team games that strengthened friendships and created memories we’ll never forget. By the end of the week, we returned tired but proud, with muddy shoes, huge smiles, and a stronger sense of what we can achieve when we work together.

Robinwood at Dobroyd Castle wasn’t just a trip – it was a life lesson. 💚