Year 1 PE: Gymnastics
Year 1 had an amazing PE session this morning. We had lots of apparatus out to help us to practise our skills. The children had to practise frog jumps and bunny hops along a bench, caterpillar crawling around cones, practising bear crawl and crab crawl and a new roll called ‘Rock and Roll’. Their favourite station was climbing up high and jumping off onto a mat in a star position. It was great to see the children being brave to jump off from a high platform.
Year 1 Creative Area: Animal Prints
Year 1 have loved practising drawing different animal prints this week in the Creative Area. This links to our Science topic about animal groups and our Art unit looking at different line types.
Year 2 Maths
This week in maths, Year 2 have compared and ordered numbers to 100 using the greater, less than and equal to symbols. We have also looked at the patterns involved in counting in 2s, 5s and 10s and used this knowledge to complete number sequences. We have been working exceptionally hard. Well done Year 2.
Year 2 Geography- Continents and Oceans
In Geography, we are learning to name and locate the seven continents and five oceans of the world. Today, we wrote our own riddles with clues to help Miss Flynn and Miss Lyons guess the continent or ocean we were writing about. Our clues included using positional language (near, above, below, next to, beside etc..), the size, the temperature and the compass direction to help us to explain which continent or ocean we were describing.
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Rev Ben’s Worship - Moses & the Burning Bush
On Thursday, Rev Ben led a worship all about following instructions. The children thoroughly enjoyed an active game of Captain’s Orders to begin with. They then listened to the story of Moses and the Burning Bush. Rev Ben posed questions about why Moses was afraid to follow God’s instructions at first and how people show trust in God.
Year 3 - PE: Throwing and Catching
This week in PE, the Year 3 class were set some skill challenges to demonstrate their level of hand-eye coordination. Our first game was called Sevens. In this game the children completed seven throwing and catching challenges, such as clapping, spinning, or touching body parts between catches. We also played Fists, a game in which children had to pass a ball around the circle catching it between their fists.
Year 5 - French
Today, Year 5 learned how to conjugate French verbs in the present tense. The children practised changing verbs using examples connected to hobbies and everyday activities. They applied their understanding through written tasks and an interactive game, focusing on choosing the correct verb ending.
Year 6 - DACA Visit
Today, Year 6 had the exciting opportunity to meet Mr Glover, Principal of DACA, who came to speak to the children about the exciting opportunities that await them as they make the transition from Year 6 to Year 7. He also invited them to the open evening on Wednesday 30th September. Mr Glover shared lots of information about life at DACA, helping the children understand what they can expect when they move to high school. He spoke about the wide range of subjects they will have the opportunity to study, including how their learning will develop and become more specialised as they progress through the school. The children were also able to find out more about the different clubs, activities, trips and opportunities available at DACA, as well as the support they will receive as they settle into Year 7. A huge thank you to Mr Glover for taking the time to speak to our Year 6 children and helping them look ahead to this exciting new chapter in their education!
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Online Safety: Discord
Discord gives young people a space to chat, play games and join communities based around shared interests. While it can be a positive way to connect with friends, there are also important risks for parents and educators to understand. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide highlights: • Contact with strangers • Harassment and harmful behaviour • Exposure to inappropriate content • Gaming and socialising becoming a distraction • Spending and subscription risks It also shares practical advice on using Discord’s Family Centre, reviewing privacy and spending settings, talking openly about suspicious behaviour and agreeing clear expectations around screen time. Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5jh5f #Safeguarding #OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #Education
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Year 3 - Live Author Session
On Tuesday, Year 3 class took part in a live author session on Zoom provided by Picture News. We heard from a number of authors including Jon Lock and Nich Angell, co-creators of the Tiny Hercules book series, and Dadbot author Jack Noel. During the live session, the children had the opportunity to ask questions and take part in challenges, but their favourite part was drawing Tiny Hercules and then creating their own character.
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KS2 Football Training
Today at football club, the children worked on a variety of different ways to score, with a particular focus on first-time finishing. We looked at timing our runs, creating space in and around the box and reacting quickly to opportunities to shoot. The children practised finishing from different angles and distances, focusing on getting their body position right, keeping their eyes on the ball and striking with control and accuracy.
Reception: Aliens Love Underpants
We have had out-of-this-world fun in Reception this week exploring our story of the week, Aliens Love Underpants! The children have been thoroughly engaged in reading and retelling the hilarious tale, bringing the story to life across all areas of our provision. Taking inspiration from our handwriting sessions, the children have been busy making marks and practising their letter formation directly onto cut-out underpants. Over in the malleable area, little hands were hard at work shaping, squeezing, and decorating their very own playdough aliens, while our creative station saw vibrant alien portraits painted with endless imagination. In maths, the children put their counting skills to the test by matching and placing the correct number of stars onto different spaceships.
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