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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!
Date: 12th Dec 2025 @ 10:09am
In the final two weeks of term week, we are focusing activities in class on a book called MY PRESENTS by Rod Campbell.
We have been talking about different celebrations -birthdays, parties, Eid and Christmas. We have introduced new vocabulary around the theme and have done lots of counting as we find out how many objects are inside the boxes.
The children have been encouraged to write cards and envelopes, explore different boxes to see what surprises are inside and have a go at wrapping presents.
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.
This Week In Year 1 (WB 24.11.25)
Date: 27th Nov 2025 @ 11:20am
What an amazing week we’ve had in Year 1! We are starting this week’s blog with a HUGE celebration of our class assembly 🎤✨. Every single child performed brilliantly – they spoke clearly, sang beautifully and showed such confidence. We are incredibly proud of them and hope you enjoyed watching their fantastic performance. Well done, Year 1! 🌟👏
Phonics 🔤
In phonics, we learned four new spelling patterns: e-e (ee), ew (oo/yoo), ie (ee) and aw (or). The children explored these sounds through reading and writng sentence using thier new sounds. They are becoming brilliant phonics detectives! 🔎📚
English ✍️
This week in English, we continued our work with the story The Somethingosaur. The children practised retelling the story using time adverbials such as first, next, after that and finally. We were so impressed with how confidently they sequenced the events and used expressive language to bring the story to life. 🦕📖
Maths 💰
In maths, our focus has been money. The children have been learning to recognise coins and order them from the lowest to the greatest value. Sorting trays and real coins helped them develop their confidence in a practical and fun way. 🛒💷
Science 🌦️
In science, we explored the four seasons and the changes we can see and feel throughout the year. The children talked about weather, clothing and how nature changes. They enjoyed sorting seasonal pictures and using objects in our continuous provision to match each season. 🍁🌼❄️🌞
History 🦴
In history, the children learned about Mary Anning, a famous fossil hunter. They were fascinated by her discoveries and her important role in helping scientists learn about the past. Our fossil-digging activities were a big hit! 🪨🔍
PE 🕺
This term in PE, we have been practising our season dance, and the children loved performing it for you. They moved confidently and expressed each season beautifully through dance. We are so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm! 💃🍂
Reminders 📝
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Homework: Please continue reading at home and completing activities on Purple Mash. 📚💻
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PE Days:
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Class 3: Monday and Friday
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Class 4: Tuesday
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Next Week: Children may wear sportswear on Monday with a donation of a bottle for the Winter Fair. 🧃🎁
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Winter Fair: Wednesday 3rd December after school 🎄✨
Thank you for your continued support. We are excited for another brilliant week ahead! 😊
Class Blog Week Ending 28.11.25
Date: 27th Nov 2025 @ 11:18am
This Week in Year 4
This week has been full of creativity and learning in Year 4!
In English, we’ve been diving into the classic European tale “Beauty and the Beast.” The children have been exploring the story from a new perspective by writing in the first person as the Beast. It’s been wonderful to see their imaginations come alive as they give voice to this iconic character.
In Maths, our focus has been on decimals, particularly tenths. The children have been developing their reasoning skills and applying their understanding in problem-solving activities. It’s great to see their confidence growing with these important concepts.
To keep the energy flowing, we’ve also continued practicing our Greek dancing, learning the traditional Sirtaki steps. The class has really enjoyed moving to the rhythm and embracing a bit of cultural fun!
What a fantastic week of learning and creativity!
This Week in Reception (WB 24/11/25)
Date: 26th Nov 2025 @ 2:35pm
What a wonderful week we’ve had in Reception!
This week we began our new focus story: The Three Little Pigs. The children have absolutely loved getting to know the characters and joining in with the familiar phrases. Our literacy sessions have been full of enthusiasm as the children used puppets to retell the story, practising their storytelling voices and remembering key lines such as, “Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin!” and “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house down!” It has been fantastic to see their confidence grow as they acted out each part. We continued exploring the story by pretending to build houses from straw, sticks and bricks. The children enjoyed experimenting with the materials and talking about which houses might be the strongest—just like in the book!
In maths, we have been learning about 2D shapes. The children were introduced to squares, rectangles, triangles and circles, and used these shapes to design and build their own houses. They were brilliant at spotting shapes around the classroom and talking about their features.
In KUW, we explored different materials and investigated which ones are waterproof. The children loved testing out various objects and discussing what “waterproof” means. Lots of great scientific thinking and curiosity on display!
It’s been a busy, exciting week full of learning and fun. We can’t wait to continue our story adventures next week!
Date: 26th Nov 2025 @ 10:17am
Year 6 Update
This week, Year 6 pupils have been exploring The War Diaries as they begin writing their own versions from the perspective of a child living through World War II. They have been developing rich vocabulary, learning to use subordinating conjunctions, and drafting their opening paragraphs. Next week, they will focus on evaluating, editing, and refining their work.
In Maths, the children have been working hard on assessments, completing previous SATs papers to help identify strengths and areas for improvement.
In Computing, our topic has been Networks. The pupils have enjoyed learning about LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks, as well as the origins of the internet and the World Wide Web. This week, they researched and created fact files on Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the founder of the internet and their work was outstanding!
w/c 17.11.25 This week in Year 2!
Date: 20th Nov 2025 @ 7:12pm
What an exciting week it’s been in Year 2!
We’ve been learning all about the Space Race—the incredible competition between nations to explore outer space. The children were amazed by the stories of astronauts and moon landings! To bring this learning to life, they designed and built their very own moon buggies in DT. Creativity and problem-solving were in full swing as they thought about wheels, axles, and how their buggies could move.
In Maths, we’ve been sharpening our subtraction skills. Using Dienes blocks and 100 squares, we explored different strategies to make subtraction easier and more visual. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow!
Our Science lessons took us on a journey through different habitats. The children learned about rainforests, deserts, and jungles, then created their own miniature habitats. They thought carefully about the animals and plants that live there and what makes each environment unique.
It’s been a week full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on learning. We can’t wait to see what next week brings!
This Week in Reception (WB 17/11/25)
Date: 20th Nov 2025 @ 4:34pm
We continued looking at the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The children enjoyed recapping the story and creating their own story maps to help retell it. It was wonderful to see their creativity and understanding of the sequence of events.
In maths, we focused on comparing sizes. Using the characters from the story, we explored the concepts of big, medium, and small. The children had fun sorting and comparing objects and animals by size.
This Week in Reception (WB 10/11/25)
Date: 20th Nov 2025 @ 4:33pm
This week in Reception has been full of excitement and hands-on learning!
In Literacy, we have been using puppets to retell the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The children loved taking on the roles of the different characters and acted out the story with great enthusiasm. Their confidence in storytelling is really growing!
In Maths, we explored length. The children used playdough to create snakes of different lengths and practised using the words long, short, longer, and shorter. They also built trains using blocks and compared their lengths, showing fantastic investigative skills.
In KUW, we learned about Autumn animals and how they prepare for winter. The children were fascinated to discover how different animals gather food, grow thick fur, or hibernate to stay safe and warm during the colder months.
Well done, Reception, for a brilliant week of learning!
Date: 20th Nov 2025 @ 12:06pm
Year 5 had an amazing time on their trip to Jodrell Bank.
The children enjoyed exploring the large telescopes and were amazed by the incredible dome experience.
The children are looking forward to using what they have learnt on their trip to enhance their science learning in school.
To continue their enthusiasm and learning at home, please ask your children questions about their trip and what they learnt while they were there.
