Year 3 were very lucky to engage within a Magent workshop that enabled them to extened their learning for the term. The children thoroughly enjoyed the activities from making the magnets dance, to looking at forces through experiment. They modeled our values beautifully throughout the session. 

Year 4 were lucky enough to have a visit from a Ranger and her collection of animals.  The Ranger was very informative about the different species. We were able to ask questions, refering back to what we have learnt over the past two terms, about characteristics of different animal groups and classification.  We had the amazing opportunity of holding and touching the animlas, including Jimmy the Gecko and Banoffee the Python! 

Year 5 have been using a crumble controller to bring their code to life. By clipping wires from the controller to small LED lights called 'sparkles' they are learning how to build a working circuit. They have been using a simple computer programme where they snap instruction blocks together to tell the lights exactly what to do. 

Year six thoroughly enjoyed learning all about DNA when they participated in the Science workshop. They became forensic scientists and took their own fingerprints before identifying which type of fingerprints they had. We also learnt about genes and discovered if we had a specific gene that makes broccoli and brussel sprouts taste bitter. Most of us did not have the gene and should therefore really enjoying eating sprouts! Finally we removed the DNA from a strawberry and learned that the strawberry has DNA that is approximatley 50% the same as ours. The year 6 children were amazed by this and are looking forward to learning more about ourselves.

Jackson Class was very excited to have a response from the King after sending him letters about pollution and sustainability as part of term 2's learning.

DEC has enjoyed an internet safety workshop and a work out with the athlete Heather Olver to raise money for resources that promote physical activity. Heather's badminton journey began when her parents signed her and her brother up for a local club. Her career soared, leading to a European bronze in 2010, double Commonwealth silver in 2014, as well as multiple national titles. Please bring your sponsor money in by next Thursday. 

An Engaging Day of Sport

From the moment she arrived, Heather brought an infectious enthusiasm that captivated students across all year groups. It wasn't just a talk; it was an interactive experience. The children were thrilled to:

• Participate in high-energy fitness circuits led by Heather herself.

• Hear firsthand accounts of what it takes to compete at the Olympic Games.

• See that with dedication and a positive mindset, any goal is achievable.

The smiles on the children's faces and their eager participation made it clear just how much they enjoyed meeting a real-life sporting hero.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Parents

Events like these are made possible by the incredible strength of our school community. We want to extend a huge thank you to all the parents and guardians for your overwhelming support and generosity with the sponsorship money.

Because of your efforts, we have raised significant funds that will go directly toward:

• New sports equipment to support our PE lessons.

• Enhancing our playground gear for active break times.

We are deeply grateful for your continued partnership.

Adding Up the Fun: NSPCC Number Day

Our school was buzzing with mathematical energy for NSPCC Number Day! It was fantastic to see so many children "Dressing up for Digits," filling the classrooms with creativity. Throughout the day, children dived into engaging math challenges and interactive puzzles, proving that numeracy can be both fun and impactful. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our parents for your incredible support and donations. Your generosity helps the NSPCC continue its vital work protecting children, making this a truly successful day for a great cause.