Let’s take a look at some of the learning this week …

 This week in Nursery, the children have been immersed in exciting role-play activities tied to their literacy journey! They transformed the home corner into a grocery market, taking on roles such as shopkeepers, mums, and dads. The children also had fun practising their writing skills by making shopping lists and even creating receipts—bringing their play to life through mark-making activities!

Reception children have smoothly settled back into their daily routines, showing readiness and enthusiasm for the new school term. This week, they explored the theme of family, talking about their own families and learning about their friends' families as well. To finish off the week, they drew family portraits and independently labelled each family member, using their phonics skills—such an exciting way to build literacy and independence!

Year 1 has had a fantastic week! In maths, they worked on creating number sentences and learning about “fact families.” They tackled challenges with a positive attitude, showing great perseverance! In DT (Design and Technology), they started learning about fruits, vegetables, and balanced diets. Did you know peas are technically a fruit? The children enjoyed discovering these fun facts, as did Mrs Cook!

On Tuesday, Year 2 found a delightful surprise—a suitcase with a bear and a note saying, “Please look after this bear.” The children were thrilled to discover it was Paddington Bear! They read a letter from Aunt Lucy, who asked them to take care of him and even shared a recipe for marmalade sandwiches. The children had a wonderful time making and tasting their very own marmalade sandwiches!

Year 3 kicked off Food Fortnight with their first Design and Technology (DT) lesson, where they learned about recipes and cooking steps. Using iPads and QR codes to access recipes, the children efficiently explored different ingredients and steps to follow, making learning fun and hands-on. They worked well together, and their interest in new foods and cooking was delightful to see!

In Year 4, the children launched Food Fortnight with a taste test of traditional Greek foods like olives, feta cheese, and pita bread. While reactions to the foods varied, the children were able to express what they liked or disliked based on the different flavours. Ella and Mr. Smith even introduced the children to the “umami” taste—adding an exciting new word to their vocabulary!

This week, Year 5 showed great effort and focus in maths, trying different approaches to solve problems and becoming more confident with numbers. They’ve also been diving into their core text, sparking thoughtful discussions and a love for reading as they explore the story’s themes together. It’s been wonderful to see their growing enthusiasm!

Year 6 had a creative week designing posters for DT fortnight, using Canva and Adobe Express to create eye-catching, persuasive posters. The children showcased their creativity by choosing images and phrases that make an impact, building their skills in both design and persuasive communication.

We hope you enjoyed hearing about this week’s learning highlights. Have a wonderful weekend!