This half term reception are looking at the story Baby Mouse as our Talk for Writing stimulus. This week we have been learning the specific vocabulary from the story in order for us to understand the story better. The children participated in different activities to show what each word meant, as well as producing their first piece of writing. In maths, we have been looking at one more and one less using songs and rhymes to aid our understanding. 

Year 1 were fully immersed in their Toys Over Time workshop this week! As part of our history unit on Technology Over Time, the children explored a range of old and new toys to become toy experts. They had great fun digging for hidden toys like archaeologists and even had the chance to become toy makers themselves! It was a fantastic hands-on experience that brought history to life and helped the children see just how much toys have changed through the years.

This week, our Year 2/3 children kicked off their persuasive writing unit with a touch of magic! Equipped with their very own 'Magic Selling Potion', the children set out to transform ordinary objects- like a simple sponge- into must-have treasures. With a sprinkle of imagination and a dash of persuasive language, our budding advertisers crafted their own TV advert that would make any salesperson proud.  

Year 4 has settled back in wonderfully after the half-term break! In English, we have been exploring recount writing through fun short-burst activities.Our Ancient Egypt topic has sparked great curiosity, and the children enjoyed creating a timeline linking British and world history. We also had an inspiring author visit from Ryan Crawford, which really sparked the children's creativity, and a fantastic robotics assembly that got everyone excited about technology. A big thank you for all the amazing Egyptian homework projects- they have been fantastic to see!

A huge shout-out and well done to Year 5 for the truly out-of-this-world creative homework! Your mixed media solar system projects were absolutely stellar and we were amazed by your imagination and creativity. From planets made of ping-pong balls to rockets zooming past starry skies made of glitter and paint, every single project was unique, detailed, and completely brilliant. It was fantastic to see how you used so many different materials to bring the wonders of space to life at home!

This week, a Year 6 pupils visited Vicarage Road for a Show Racism the Red Card event. They took part in a rotation of activities, including a game-based workshop and a stadium tour.

A highlight was a Q&A with an England Cricket Player. Our pupils were Ready to ask thoughtful questions. They showed Respect by listening carefully and demonstrated Resilience when discussing difficult topics. They returned inspired and eager to keep inclusion at the heart of our school.

This week: Mr Kinsella was part of a Trust-wide working party developing the next stage of our geography curriculum with colleagues from the other primary schools; Mr Bristow was at Dehavilland School sharing his maths expertise with the leadership team; I was at 'Positive Regard' training along with other leaders from the Trust as we look to refine our systems around behaviour and regulation for pupils.