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w/c 05.01.26 This week in Year 2!
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 8:19pm
What an incredible first week back after the holidays!
The children returned full of energy and excitement and we launched straight into our new topic with a wow star day that truly lived up to its name.
The day began with a burst of music and movement as we welcomed a professional dancer for a Bollywood dancing workshop. The children were captivated by the vibrant rhythms and graceful steps and it was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they mastered some of the moves. Smiles and laughter filled the room - it was such a joyful start!
Nextt we explored the flavours of India with a food tasting session. There was so many delicious treats to try but the clear favourite was the samosas. Crispy, golden and packed with flavour - they were a big hit with everyone. To compliment the tasting the children rolled up their sleeves and made their own mango lassi - sweet, creamy and refreshing. It was the perfect to drink after all that dancing
To end the day we turned our attention to art inspired by traditional Indian designs. The children created to their own vibrant masterpieces. The classroom was alive with rangoli patterns, colour and creativity and the results were truly stunning.
It was a fantastic way to begin the term and we can't wait to continue exploring this exciting topic together.
This week in Year 6...WB 05.01.26
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 7:02pm
We have enjoyed welcoming the children back into school for an eventful week or snow and powercuts.
Year 6 have enjoyed starting our new topics about the refugees. The children have been exploring the book by Shaun Tan, The Arrival. They have planned and started writing a recount of the story so far.
In Maths we have been extending and consolidating our knowledge of capacity. Keep up the good work Year 6.
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 10:06am
Year 1 Blog – A Super Start to 2026! ❄️✨
Happy New Year to all of our Greenhill families!
We have had a wonderful first week back at school, braving the snow and ice to make a super start to 2026. The children have settled back into routines brilliantly and have been very busy with their learning.
In Literacy, we have been reading The Queen’s Hat. The children have enjoyed orally retelling the story and writing it using time adverbials such as first, next and then. We have been so impressed with their writing this week, and they have also created some beautiful drawings of Queen Elizabeth II.
In Art, we have started our new topic on the sculptor Henry Moore. The children loved learning interesting facts about his life and artwork.
Our new Geography topic is Great Britain Now!. We have been learning about the United Kingdom and even talked about British afternoon tea parties. The children are very hopeful we might enjoy cucumber sandwiches and scones one day!
In Science, we have begun our topic on Animals, learning about wild and domestic animals and sorting them into categories.
In PSHE, we have been learning about medicine safety, and in RE we have discussed who we care for and who cares for us.
We have been practising our handwriting, focusing on using ascenders and descenders correctly. In Computing, we have started learning about pictograms.
The children have also enjoyed lots of physical activity this week. Class 3 enjoyed a dance lesson, while Class 4 took part in sports development. Both classes practised their gymnastics, working on travelling movements and mastering the bunny hop!
We also loved our music session this week.
Reminders
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Homework is due Wednesday next week
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PE days:
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Class 3: Monday and Friday
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Class 4: Tuesday and Thursday
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Thank you for your continued support.
From,
The Year 1 Team 😊
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 9:50am
This week we start our Spring Term learning with a rhyming book called Choo Choo Clickety Clack which is about noisy trains, planes, cars and lots of other vehicles and explores the sounds they make.
Activities in class support the learning from the book and involve imaginative play with small world vehicles and people, exploring mark making with cars and wheels to making tracks and patterns, and sorting/counting activities using numbers 1-5. We will introduce lots of vocabulary, action words and conceps big/small and under/over during this topic.
Class Blog Week Ending 08.1.26
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 8:03am
🐾 ZooLab Visits Year 4 🌿
Year 4 had a fantastic visit from ZooLab, where we learned all about rainforest animals. A ZooLab ranger taught us interesting facts about rainforest habitats and how animals survive there.
We met several amazing animals, including a snake, a frog, and a stick insect. Some children were brave enough to hold them, while others enjoyed watching closely. Everyone asked great questions and learned something new.
We really enjoyed the visit and loved learning about rainforest animals in such a fun way!
This week in Reception (WB 5.01.26)
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 11:42am
Winter Wonders in Our Classroom ❄️
This week our learning has been perfectly linked to the season, as winter arrived with a blanket of snow outside! The children have been incredibly engaged as we explored winter through hands-on experiences, stories, science, maths and outdoor play.
We began by talking about the seasons, focusing on winter and the changes we notice at this time of year. The snowy weather gave us a fantastic opportunity to explore some simple science. The children investigated snow by holding it in their hands and observing how it slowly melted. We talked about freezing and melting and discussed how the warmth from our hands caused the snow to change. The children were curious and excited to explore this sensory experience.
In literacy, we shared the story Flower in the Snow. We discussed how Luna lives in a cold place and talked about what she was wearing to keep warm. This led to great conversations about winter clothing and how we can look after ourselves in cold weather. We also explored our winter tuff tray, discussing which animals might live in cold environments and why they are suited to these conditions.
In maths, the children focused on the composition of numbers to 5. They loved taking part in a beanbag game where they threw 5 beanbags and worked out how many landed inside the hoop and how many landed outside. The children recorded their scores, compared amounts and cheered each other on, with the winner being the person who landed the most beanbags in the hoop.
For knowledge and understanding of the world, we continued learning about winter and enjoyed listening to winter-themed stories. We spent time outdoors making a snowman, exploring how to make marks in the snow and listening carefully to the crunchy sounds our shoes made as we walked. We also talked about what animals do during winter, including hibernation and how animals keep warm.
It has been a joyful and exciting week of learning, made even more special by the snowy weather. The children have shown fantastic curiosity, teamwork and enthusiasm as they explored winter both inside and outside the classroom. We are very proud of all their learning this week! ☃️✨
year 1 weekly blog wc 15 12 25
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 9:23am
Year 1 Weekly Blog 🌟
Year 1 have had a very busy and exciting week!
We were incredibly proud of the children during our ‘Christmas Cracker’ performance. They sang beautifully and showed so much confidence on stage. Thank you so much to all the parents and carers who supported their children at home by practising the songs and who came along to watch and cheer them on — your support means so much.
In Design and Technology, the children completed their topic on designing and making a fruit kebab. They carefully designed their kebabs to make sure they were healthy, delicious and colourful, and they loved creating and tasting their final designs.
In Maths, we have been learning all about 2D and 3D shapes. Perhaps you could have a go at spotting different shapes around your home over the holidays!
Our English work has been based on the story Little Robin Red Vest. The children enjoyed drawing and creating their own robins and writing sentences to describe them. Did you know that Year 1 children can now add adjectives to their sentences and even extend their sentences using conjunctions? We are so proud of their progress.
On Thursday, we had our Fantastic Finish for our dinosaur topic. The children had a brilliant time, and we would like to say a big thank you to the parents who were able to come and support this event.
Home learning has been set for over the holidays.
We hope you all have a wonderful two-week holiday. Merry Christmas to all of our families who are celebrating. We can’t wait to see you all again in the new year!
🏃♀️ PE Reminders
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Class 3: Monday and Friday
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Class 4: Tuesday and Friday
Thank you for your continued support! 🎄✨
This week in Year 6...WB 16.12.25
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 4:33pm
We have had a truly fantastic and fun-filled week in Year 6, packed with festive excitement and creative learning. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Christmas Cracker performance, where they sang a range of cheerful Christmas songs with great enthusiasm. A particular highlight was Class 14, who confidently showcased their musical talents by playing their ukuleles—an impressive performance that was enjoyed by all. We were also delighted to have the opportunity to watch the wonderful EYFS Nativity, which was both heart-warming and entertaining.
In Design and Technology this term, our topic has been to design and create an Anderson shelter. The children have worked incredibly hard in their groups, demonstrating excellent teamwork, problem-solving skills and creativity to produce some truly impressive models. We are very proud of their efforts and cannot wait to share their work with you during our Fabulous Finish session on Thursday at 3:00pm.
This week in Year 3 (13/12/2025)
Date: 15th Dec 2025 @ 8:17am
We have had a wonderful week in Year 3. Our Class assembly was a great success and we are so pleased that so many parents came to watch; all of our faces wore huge smiles for the rest of the day!
We have been enjoying writing letters from the perspective of Ogg who is sick and tired of eating weeds and seeds and has decided that meat is what a caveman needs so conjures up a genius plan to catch a mammoth for a pie. It is a funny and engaging story that has got us really thinking about the Stone Age. Please remember that on Thursday 18th December, it is our fantastic finish and our classrooms will be open from 3:00pm for you to come in and see all of your child's learning about the Stone Age from this half term. Please come a little earlier than usual to see your child's learning and to give them a big pat on the back for their acheivements.
Thank you!
w/c 08.12.25 This week in Year 2!
Date: 12th Dec 2025 @ 2:09pm
We had a fantastic trip to see the Beauty and Beast pantomime yesterday! The children loved the colourful costumes, funny characters and all the singing and dancing. There were lots of happy faces and plenty of giggles throughout the performance and lots of tired faces when we got back to school.
On Wednesday we had a special visitor - Santa! He arrived with a sack full of gifts and very kindly gave each of us a book as a present.
We have been working hard in the classroom too...
In English, we have been writing a retell of 'Toys in Space', focusing on sequencing events and using descriptive language.
In Maths, we have learnt about arrays and explored how they help us understand repeated addition and early multiplication.
We have a busy week next week too. Don't miss our brilliant events:
Monday 15th December - 9.30am Christmas cracker performance in the main hall
Thursday 18th December - 3pm - Join us in class as we celebrate our amazing work from our Space topic
Have a great weekend!
Christmas holidays- Week Ending 19.12.25
Date: 12th Dec 2025 @ 9:40am
Goodbye 2025 – Hello 2026!
As we come to the end of an amazing year in Year 4, we want to take a moment to celebrate everything we’ve achieved and look forward to what’s next.
A Wonderful Year
We’ve learned so much this year – from exciting maths challenges to creative writing, music-making on Purple Mash, and even Greek dancing! We’ve laughed, shared, and grown together as a class. Thank you to everyone for working so hard and making this academic year so special.
Our Christmas Wishes
Now it’s time to enjoy a peaceful and joyful Christmas break. Spend time with your family, relax, and recharge your batteries. Maybe read a good book, play some games, or just enjoy the magic of the season. We hope your holidays are full of happiness and cheer.
Looking Ahead – Our New Topic: The Rainforest
When we return in January, we’ll start an exciting new topic: The Rainforest! We’ll explore the amazing plants and animals that live there, discover why rainforests are so important to our planet, and learn how we can help protect them. Get ready for an adventure full of colour, life, and fascinating facts! On Friday- Zoolab will be in school and we are asking children to come to school as their favourite animal from the rainforest.
Class Blog Week Ending 12.12.25
Date: 12th Dec 2025 @ 9:31am
Our Amazing Week in Year 4!
This week has been full of fun and learning in Year 4! We’ve done so many exciting things, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Trip to the Pantomime – Beauty and the Beast
On Thursday, we went to see the pantomime Beauty and the Beast. It was incredible! The costumes were bright and colourful, and the actors were so funny. We loved joining in with the singing and shouting.The Beast’s transformation was magical, and the whole show taught us about kindness and bravery. It was a day we’ll never forget!
Learning About Length in Maths
In maths, we explored length. We measured objects around the classroom and we learned how to convert centimetres to metres and cm into mm. Some of us were surprised at how accurate our guesses were! Measuring is such an important skill, and now we feel like real mathematicians.
Greek Dancing Fun
In PE, we tried Greek dancing! It was so much fun learning the steps and moving in a circle to the music. We discovered that Greek dances often tell stories and bring people together. It was a great way to exercise and learn about another culture at the same time.
Making Music on Purple Mash
We also became musicians this week using Purple Mash. We created our own tunes and experimented with different instruments and rhythms. It was amazing to see how technology can help us make music. Some of our songs were so catchy that we couldn’t stop humming them!
Date: 12th Dec 2025 @ 8:24am
This week the children in class 11 attended the annual christmas Pantomime.
The children watched 'Beauty and the beast'.
They started the day by walking up to Queen Elizabeth Hall. There they found their seats and got ready to watch the show.
They had an amazing time, singing, dancing and laughing along with the actors.
When we arrived back at school they all shared their favourite part of the show.
They can't wait to go again next year.
This Week in Reception (WB 8.12.25)
Date: 11th Dec 2025 @ 4:13pm
We have had a wonderful week in Reception, filled with festive learning and lots of excitement as we get closer to Christmas!
In Literacy, the children have been exploring the story The First Christmas. They have enjoyed using puppets to retell the Nativity story in their own words, showing great confidence and understanding. This has also linked beautifully to our upcoming Nativity performance, and the children are already showing how well they know the characters and events.
In Maths, we have been learning all about height. The children have been using words such as taller, shorter, tallest, and shortest to describe and compare the height of different objects. One of our favourite activities this week has been building candy cane towers with blocks and then comparing their heights. The children worked so well together, discussing their ideas and using fantastic mathematical language.
It’s been a brilliant week of learning, creativity and festive fun. Well done, Reception! 🎄✨
This Week In Year 1 (WB 08.12.25)
Date: 11th Dec 2025 @ 2:35pm
Year 1 Weekly Blog – A Dino-Tastic, Festive Week!
What a wonderfully busy week we’ve had in Year 1! Our classroom has been bursting with learning, laughter and lots of festive fun.
In English, we continued our exciting topic on dinosaurs. The children have been using their brilliant phonics skills to write fantastic dinosaur facts during continuous provision. We were so impressed with the way they sounded out word to help them write like real palaeontologists!
In Maths, we have been practising counting in 2s and exploring our 2 times table. The children enjoyed using practical resources to count in two's and work out simple multiplications.
We’ve also been very busy getting ready for our Christmas Cracker performance. The children have been practising their song beautifully, and we can’t wait for you to see them shine on Monday.
One of the highlights of the week was making our super fun reindeer hats ready to meet Santa. The children looked fantastic, and Santa was so impressed that he gave everyone a little gift—such a magical moment!
To top off our week, we went to the Pantomime, where the children had an amazing time joining in with the laughs, songs and excitement. It was a wonderful experience full of joy and awe.
It has been a busy week, but one filled with fun, learning and lots of core memory moments. Well done, Year 1—we are so proud of you! 🎄✨
This week in Year 6...WB 01.12.25
Date: 9th Dec 2025 @ 7:52am
This week in Year 6 we have continued to write our 'War Diaries' in role as Flossie Albright. She was a 9 year old girl living in the countryside during World War 2, when her father signed up for the war and her life changed forever. Children in Year 6 have tried hard to include all the different features of a diary and have produced some fabulous learning.
In Maths this week, we have been learning about percentages and how we find percentages of amounts. The children have had to use lots of different Maths skills to tackle this weeks learning and we have been so impressed with their attitude and effort. Keep up the good work everyone.
In DT we have started our topic about 'Air Raid Shelters'. We have started our research and we look forward to planning and beginning to build an Anderson shelter next week. Watch this space for our final pieces!
This week in Year 3 (05/12/2025)
Date: 8th Dec 2025 @ 10:28am
Year 3 have worked so incredibly hard during assessment week and have been doing their Maths and Reading assessments. Make sure that you give your child a huge well done and pat on the back to congratulate them for their hard work and effort- we are so proud and impressed of the progress that they have all made.
We are continuing our learning on Light and the Stone Age and Year 3 have engaged so well with these topics. We have loved to see the home learning that has come in and we would love to carry on seeing how you are carrying on their learning at home.
It will be our Year 3 assembly on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 9:05, please come and see your child's contributions. We are so excited to present to you!
w/c 01.12.25 This Week in Year 2!
Date: 5th Dec 2025 @ 2:56pm
What an exciting day we had on Monday! We went on a very special trip to watch 'The Snowman' with a live orchestra. It was amazing to see the musicians while the story came to life on the big screen. We especially enjoyed the snowman walking down the aisle and giving us a high five!
When we came to school on Tuesday we had a surprise waiting for us... Eddie the Elf came to visit Class 5 and Elvie in Class 6. They are both very cheeky and have been making us laugh all week.
We have had a great week filled with music and Christmas cheer and cannot wait for the Panto trip next Thursday (11th December).
Have a great weekend!
Date: 4th Dec 2025 @ 11:35am
🌟 Year 1 Class Blog 🌟
What a wonderfully busy week it has been in Year 1! This week was assessment week, and the children have worked incredibly hard. They should all feel very proud of what they have achieved — we certainly are!
In our learning, we have been diving into the exciting world of dinosaurs. We explored four fascinating favourites: Triceratops, Stegosaurus, T-Rex, and Spinosaurus. The children have been learning the new vocabulary ‘herbivore’ and ‘carnivore’, and have enjoyed using these words in their dinosaur writing throughout the week.
The children also completed their phonics assessments, and the Year 1 staff are delighted with the fantastic progress they have made.
One of the highlights of our week was the school fair. We had a wonderful time, especially enjoying the delicious hot chocolates! Thank you to everyone who supported the event by sending in donations, attending, or purchasing items — it really means a lot.
A gentle reminder to please complete your homework on Purple Mash. Homework is set every Friday and should be completed by the following Wednesday. Please also remember to read with your child each night (or as often as you can) and sign their reading record.
Thank you to all the parents who have already paid for the pantomime. If you haven’t yet sent the payment in, please do so as soon as possible.
A huge well done to Year 1 for their hard work, enthusiasm, and brilliant attitude this week. We are very proud of you all!
Class Blog Week Ending 05.12.25
Date: 4th Dec 2025 @ 7:48am
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Year 4 Adventures: Learning, Singing, and Spreading Joy!
This week in Year 4 has been full of festive fun and exciting learning opportunities!
We’ve been getting into the Christmas spirit by learning traditional Christmas songs. The small hall has been filled with music and cheer as everyone practices their singing ready for the big performance.
In English, we’ve been working on non-chronological reports, exploring how to organise facts and present information clearly. The children have enjoyed researching and writing about fascinating topics, showing off their creativity and knowledge.
Our geography lessons have taken us on a journey across Europe! Each pupil explored a European country, discovering its culture, landmarks, and traditions. It’s been amazing to see the curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about places beyond our own borders. They have created a webpage.
In French, we’ve been practicing how to present family members. The children have loved sharing details about their families in a new language, building confidence in speaking French.
To top it all off, Year 4 has been spreading joy throughout the school by delivering Christmas cards to different classes. It’s been a wonderful way to share kindness and celebrate the festive season together.
What a fantastic week it has been—full of learning, laughter, and holiday cheer!
Date: 3rd Dec 2025 @ 9:09am
This week class 11 have been practicing their sewing skills.
The learnt how to thread a needle and how to use running stitch and cross stitch.
They will be using these skills over the next few weeks to create their own family crests.
The children are very excited about their DT project and look forward to showing the parents on Thursday 18th December.
This Week in Reception WB 1/12/25
Date: 2nd Dec 2025 @ 12:39pm
What a fantastic week we’ve had in Reception! The children have been busy learning, exploring, and sharing their ideas with great enthusiasm.
Literacy
We are continuing our work on the story The Three Little Pigs. This week, the children have been creating their own story maps, drawing key parts of the tale and using their phonics skills to label their pictures. They have enjoyed retelling the story in their own words and thinking carefully about the order of events. It has been wonderful to see their confidence growing as storytellers!
Maths
In maths, our focus has been on 3D shapes. The children have explored a range of shapes and hunted around the classroom to find objects that match each one. They enjoyed comparing different items and deciding whether they were a cube, sphere, cylinder, or cone. Lots of brilliant shape detectives this week!
KUW
We have been learning about special people. We talked about who Jesus is and how he helped others. The children listened to the story of Feeding the 5000 and shared their ideas about how we can help and share with people today—especially how we might share food with others who need it.
Well done to all the children for their hard work and wonderful ideas this week. We can’t wait to see what learning adventures next week brings!
w/c 24.11.25 This week in Year 2!
Date: 28th Nov 2025 @ 8:38am
What a busy and exciting week we've had in Year2!
This week the children have absolutely loved designing and building their very own moon buggies! They explored different materials, thought carefully about strong structures and worked hard to create moving wheels.
Linked to this, the children became real-life NASA engineers as they wrote clear, step by step instructions on how to make a moon buggy for the next space mission. They focused on using time conjunctions, imperative verbs and adeverbs.
In Maths, we've been learning all about money. The children practised recognising coins and notes, making amounts and finding totals. They enjoyed solving real-life money challenges and completing a Kahoot quiz!
Upcoming events on Monday 1st December:
Parent Open Morning: we can't wait to welcome families into the classroom to see our learning in action. Please arrive at the main office for 9.15am where someone will meet you and bring you to the classrooms.
'The Snowman' trip: in the afternoon we will be walking to Queen Elizabeth Hall to enjoy a magical performance of the Snowman with a live orchestra. Please ensure the children have appropriate clothing for the weather.
Date: 28th Nov 2025 @ 8:29am
This week Class 8 have loved their experiment in Science all about reflection. We used torches to test different materials to see which materials are the most reflective. We concluded that soft, smooth surfaces are the most reflective such as foil and a mirror. #ExpertLearners
Date: 27th Nov 2025 @ 12:36pm
This week in Class 11 the children have begun to design their cross stitch family crests.
The began the week by researching different family crest designs.
They then used those designs to create their own crest.
Next week the children will begin sewing their family crests.
We hope that they will be finished in time for our fantastic finish afternoon where the childrens parents will be able to come and see all of their learning from this term.
