Foundation Stage In the Foundation stage the children have been recreating Monet's lily pad artwork. They started creating a bridge using masking tape which they will peel off when their paintings are finished. Next week they will be using paintbrushes and skills to create a pond. They can't wait to celebrate their achievements and show you the finished masterpieces.

Key Stage One KS1 have been so busy this week. Year 2’s have been completing their SATS tests and have worked so very hard. We are all very proud of them! Year 1’s have been learning all about plants and their features. They got to explore our lovely garden and appreciate all our trees and plants. The trainee teachers in school have excelled themselves by growing avocado plants, Amaryllis flowers, a walnut tree and cress.

Lower Key Stage Two In LKS2 we have been stepping into the role of Arthur from our story Arthur and the Golden Rope. We have been recounting his first day using emotive language in preparation to write a diary recount from Arthur's perspective. Can you guess who was brave enough to step into the hot seat? We have also begun our time unit in maths. So maybe your children will be able to tell you when it is bed time!

Upper Key Stage Two This week, UKS2 have been really busy! They have been learning more about the Maya Civilisation and their daily life - it was interesting to see how the men, women and children were treated. They also had great fun making papier mache Maya masks - who doesn't love peeling dry PVA glue off their hands!! On Numeracy day, they were delighted to be part of a Guinness World Record attempt alongside TTRockstars. We are pleased to say that... THEY SMASHED IT (along with thousands of other schools!). Year 5 have been learning about 3D shapes in maths; they have been recognising, describing and making them.

Every child from Year 2 upwards has a TTRockstars account which can be accessed in school or at home via the website TTRockstars

Each issue we will list the latest leader board for Times Tables Rockstars. To get on the leader board, you need to play 'studio' on TTRockstars and you need to play at least ten times.

There is no change to this week's top ten but lots of children are moving closer and are ready to challenge the top spots.

Below are the attendance figures for Week 4 of Term 5. Well done to all classes and pupils who are maintaining the schools standard of 96% and above.

Please remind children that toys, keyrings, pencil toppers and fidgets are not permitted in school. These items will be left in the office for adults to collect if they are found in school. Thank you.