Year 3 join 'The Great Big Live Assembly' Easter Story
This morning, Year 3 participated in a "Great Big Live Assembly" alongside hosts Krish and Gemma to explore the global significance of Easter. The session kicked off on a high note with a visit from Krish’s two-week-old kittens before diving into the fact that over 2 billion people celebrate the holiday worldwide. The students explored Easter through the lens of literature, learning about the Easter story of the resurrection, written by Charles Dickens for his own children to highlight themes of mercy and love and the story of Christ's resurrection. The interactive session kept everyone engaged with a virtual quiz and "Easter egg" hunt involving artwork from the National Gallery. The assembly also featured a visit with Olivia from a school in Grantham and concluded with a student-led prayer centered on forgiveness and second chances, followed by a reading from Michael Rosen’s poetry collection, On the Move: Poems about Migration.
Reception: Firefighter Visit
Reception had a truly "spark-tacular" morning today as we welcomed a very special visit from Jordan (Indie’s Daddy) and his fantastic team of firefighters! We spent our session learning exactly what to do in an emergency: shout for help, tell a grown-up, get out of the building, and call 999. We watched a fascinating video about their equipment and spent time distinguishing between "good fires," like birthday candles or toasting marshmallows, and "bad fires" that can hurt us. The children learned the golden rule to never play with matches or lighters, and we discussed the importance of having a fire plan. We even learned a clever safety trick: using pillows and blankets under a door to help stop smoke and fire from spreading. The excitement reached a new level when Glenn showed the class the heavy-duty gear firefighters wear, including breathing apparatus, torches, and even a heat-seeking camera. A huge well done to Chester and Ohana, who were our brave volunteers and tried on the official firefighter uniform! To top off the morning, we all got the chance to sit inside the fire engine and try our hand at using the real fire hose. What a treat! We want to say a massive thank you to Jordan and the whole crew for visiting us and for the special treats they left behind. Homework Alert: Please help your child check that you have a working smoke alarm at home tonight!
Craft Club
Today at Craft Club we took on the very tricky challenge of weaving! The children chose a range of coloured paper strips and ribbons to make a woven Easter egg whilst enjoying some Easter chocolate. We can’t wait for the next block of Craft Club after the holidays!
Year 3 - English-An Analysis of Chapters 3 and 4
In English today, we analysed Iron Man’s emotional state during Chapters 3 and 4, focusing on his shift from a powerful giant to a trapped, vulnerable captive. We used specific evidence from the text to show how his feelings evolved from curiosity to a sense of deep betrayal and confinement.
Year 5 - RE
In RE, we continued our study of the Easter story. After summarising the story, each child chose six key elements of the story to draw a picture of and explore its significance to Christians or the Easter story. The focus was on the theme of Jesus’ victory over death and sin alongside children’s personal connections to the story.
Year 6 - Football
Today in PE, Year 6 focused on developing their football skills, with a particular emphasis on technique and maintaining position during play. The children worked hard to keep possession, demonstrating control, awareness and teamwork throughout the session. The children practised accurate passing, movement off the ball and supporting their teammates to create space and build play effectively. A key focus was understanding positioning, helping the children to stay organised and make better decisions during small sided games.
Year 6 - Measuring Angles
Today in Year 6, the children focused on developing their understanding of measuring angles and calculating missing angles within triangles. Using protractors, they worked carefully to measure angles with increasing accuracy and precision. The class applied their knowledge of the properties of triangles, knowing that angles within a triangle add up to 180°, to solve a range of problems. The children demonstrated great focus when aligning their protractors correctly and reading scales accurately, showing a growing confidence in their mathematical skills.
Year 3 - Science-The Journey from Organism to Fossil
In Science today, we explored the fascinating process of how fossils are formed, which begins when an organism dies and is quickly buried by sediment, such as sand or mud carried by wind or water. This is essential because it protects the remains from decaying or being destroyed before they can be preserved. Over a very long period, layers of this sediment turn into solid rock, preserving the imprint of the living thing. These fossils are eventually discovered through natural erosion, such as wind wearing away a cliff face, or by palaeontologists searching in sedimentary rock formations. To understand this scientific process, we became "experts" by creating our own trace fossils. We started by mixing 200g of salt, 150g of flour, and 100ml of cold coffee to create a "sediment" dough. After kneading the mixture until it was no longer sticky, we used some toy dinosaurs from the Reception class to create our imprints. By pressing the dinosaurs into the dough and gently peeling them off, we replicated how living things leave behind an embedded shape that eventually dries and hardens into a fossil. By studying these remains, scientists can unlock secrets about the anatomy, behaviour, and extinction of ancient creatures, providing a vital record of the history of life on Earth.
Year 1 Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day
To celebrate World Down Syndrome day, we rocked out in our best socks. We learned about what Down Syndrome is, how it is caused and how it can impact people. Most importantly we learned that children with Down Syndrome are just the same as others.
Year 1 Maths: Counting in groups of ten
Year 1 helped to work at a sorting factory. They had a variety of different objects such as beads, cotton wool and straws. They had to fill up as many ten frames as they could and leave any extra ones to the side. To count their number, they counted in tens for the full ten frames and then added the ones. The children absolutely loved sorting these objects and it allowed them to practice their counting skills.
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Reception: Fire Engine Craft
Our Superhero topic took an exciting turn this week as we shifted our focus to the real-life heroes of our community: firefighters! The children were buzzing with energy as they stepped into the role of engineers to design and build their very own fire engines. It was wonderful to watch them take full creative control, carefully selecting their colours to ensure their vehicles looked rescue-ready. The classroom was a hub of construction as the children practised their "joining" skills, figuring out the best ways to connect paper and card to build sturdy structures. To add that final heroic touch, they focused on the finer details that make a fire engine special. From crafting tall ladders for high-up rescues to adding bright sirens and windows, their attention to detail was impressive. This project wasn't just about crafting; it was a fantastic way for the children to develop their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities while celebrating the brave people who keep us safe. We can't wait to meet a real firefighter tomorrow!
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Doodle and Dance Club
What a wonderful way to wrap up our sessions! Today marked our very last Doodle and Dance Club, and the children certainly made it a memorable one. We kicked things off by following step-by-step instructions to draw our very own Easter bunnies, and Mrs Wilkinson was so impressed by the focus and determination in the room. Everyone worked incredibly hard, resulting in some fabulous drawings that showcased their unique creative flairs. We finished the club on a high note with lots of high-energy dancing to our favourite tracks, leaving us all with big smiles.