Year 1 PE: Throwing and Catching
Year 1 continued to practise their skills of throwing and catching. We introduced chest passes to make straight, quick throws and practised catching the ball with our arms out ready to receive. Year 1 noticed that if you have a larger distance between a partner, it was easier to bounce pass the ball.
Year 3 - Class Worship- How can music bring people together?
In class worship today, we explored the theme "Together in Tempo," focusing on the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. We discussed the Christian value of Joy and how music acts as a powerful tool for communication, bringing people from different cultures together. To conclude, the children sang "My Lighthouse" to celebrate how sharing a song can create unity and connection.
Year 6 Junior Jam - Computing
Year 6 have enjoyed another lesson working on their remixes of popular songs, using the 'GarageBand' app, adding more live loops and altering the tempo and key of the song. They all enjoyed listening to each other's songs.
Reception: Class Worship
Our Reception class shared a heart-warming Songs of Praise worship today to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. It was a beautiful start to the morning spent exploring our emotions and supporting one another through the power of music and reflection. The children sang their hearts out to some of our favourite songs, including "I Can Make a Difference," "My Lighthouse," and "Build Up." These songs helped us think about how we can shine and use our words to encourage our friends. We finished our worship with moving Thank You Prayers, where the children shared their gratitude for family, friends, and the things that make them feel happy.
Year 3- P.E-Rugby: Mastering the Three Touch Ball
In P.E. today, the class focused on Invasion Games through a game called Three Touch Ball, which is based on Rugby skills. The children worked on mastering the swing pass, learning to form a 'W' shape with their hands and swinging the ball from chest to hip height toward their target. We also practised receiving by watching the ball into the hands and bringing it back to the chest to prepare for the next move. Beyond the physical skills, we focused on tactics such as running into space, using hand signals to communicate, and working as a team to pass the ball at least three times before scoring in the hoop. Finally, the children took turns acting as officials, ensuring everyone followed the rules and played fairly.
Kids with Bricks Lego Club
Last week's Kids with Bricks Lego Club theme was 'Mega Machines." We watched our weekly video, which gave us facts about some of the biggest and most powerful machines around the world. We were then tasked with building our own, either copying those we learned about in the video, or imagining our own. A special well done to our builder of the week - Frankie! A new Kids with Bricks club for next half term will shortly be going live on the website on Wednesday 13th May: https://www.kidswithbricks.com/
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Reception: All About Minibeasts
The Reception class had a truly unforgettable afternoon thanks to Fiia and her dad, Adam from the Animal Garden who introduced the children to an incredible array of minibeasts. The session was packed with tactile learning, starting with the massive Giant African Land Snails and the fascinating life cycle of Pachnoda bugs, which the children learned eventually transform into vibrant fruit beetles. The class also got a glimpse into the animal food chain by meeting Mario worms, cockroaches, and locusts—the "snack pack" typically used to feed pet lizards. The highlight for many was the tarantula gallery, featuring the Red Rump tarantula (appropriately named for its red "bum") and a South American Curly Haired tarantula affectionately known as "Chewy." The children learned about their unique defense mechanism: the ability to flick itchy hairs at predators to stay safe. By examining a discarded tarantula skin, the students were able to get an up-close look at the spider's teeth and red mouth without any risk. The excitement continued with the arrival of the sleek Asian Forest Scorpions, adding an extra layer of mystery to the day. The afternoon concluded with a wonderful takeaway about how spiders do not have a brain! They simply know how to live. Thank you so much to Adam and Fiia, we learnt so much!
Year 1 RE: How Do Muslims Welcome Babies?
Today in RE, we explored the question: How do Muslims welcome babies? We learned about Aqiqah, a ceremony that many Muslim families use to welcome a new baby into the community. We discussed some traditions that may take place during Aqiqah, such as cutting the baby’s hair, giving to charity and gathering with family and friends to celebrate. We then compared similarities and differences between Aqiqah and Baptism. The children identified that Baptism often involves the use of water and oil, whereas Aqiqah may involve cutting the baby’s hair. We also discussed that, in Christianity, people can be baptised at different ages, not only as babies. The children recognised that both celebrations can represent belonging, welcoming and the importance of family, faith and community.
Year 6 - Expressing our views of Jesus
Today during our RE session, the children focused on expressing their own views and understanding of Jesus. They explored how Jesus can represent guidance, hope, love and faith in people’s lives. Using creativity and reflection, the children designed and created their own crosses to symbolise their personal interpretations of Jesus and what He means to them. The children thoughtfully selected different images and symbols to include in their designs, such as lighthouses to represent guidance and safety, pathways to symbolise direction and following the right path, gates to show welcome and new beginnings and flowers and elements of nature to reflect beauty, growth, peace and creation. The activity encouraged the children to think deeply about their beliefs and express their ideas in a meaningful and imaginative way.
Year 3- English- Prediction and Discovery
Today, our classroom was transformed into a mysterious moonlit garden, complete with a nighttime insect soundscape and dimmed lights to help us immerse ourselves in our new story, It Fell from the Sky. The children discovered a display of pebbles, moss, and flowers surrounding a "mystery object", a glimmering crystal orb that appeared to have landed in the centre of the room. After exploring the display and the book's front cover, the children practised their grammar skills by using 'a ' or 'an ' to describe the "extraordinary wonder". To finish the session, they used these clues to write their own predictions about what this object is and where it might have come from.
🌟 Good Luck, Year 6! 🌟
A massive well done to our incredible Year 6 pupils who have officially kicked off their SATs week! 🚀 We are so proud of the effort and determination you’ve shown throughout your preparations. This morning, it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying a relaxing breakfast together, fueling up and sharing some smiles before the hard work began. You tackled the first two tests today with such confidence and enthusiasm—keep that positive energy going! ✨ A Quick Reminder... While we want you to do your best, always remember: SATs do not measure everything. > They don’t measure your kindness, your creativity, your athletic talents, or the amazing person you are becoming. You’ve got this, Year 6! Get some rest tonight, and we’ll see you tomorrow for round two. 💪📚✨ #Year6 #SATsWeek #ProudSchool #Determination #GoodLuck
Reception: Class Worship for Mental Health Week
Today in Reception, Mrs Wilkinson led a special Class Worship to launch Mental Health Awareness Week. We began by exploring the concept of mental health together, which led to a heartwarming discussion with our talk partners about the people who fill our hearts with love. The room was buzzing with affection as Poppy shared her love for Mummy and Daddy, Mason spoke about his Grandad, Bowen mentioned his brother, and Eva told us all about her Nanny. Moving from love to laughter, we explored the things that bring us pure joy. It was wonderful to hear such a variety of answers: Luna finds happiness in spending time with her family, Jackson loves a good tickle, and Eryna’s face lit up talking about trips to the play centre. We also took a moment to reflect on our "cheer-up" strategies—those special activities we turn to when we need a little boost. For Coban, that meant getting creative with writing; for Phoebe, it was all about the rhythm of dance; and Erin shared her passion for gymnastics. To wrap up our session, we put our words into action! We finished our worship by dancing together, filling the room with energy and big smiles. It was a truly joyful and uplifting way to start the week, reminding us all of the simple things that keep our minds and hearts healthy.