Year 2- Earth Day
In Year 2, we learned about the problem of plastic pollution. We wrote pledges for what we will do to help the world, made some collages and created some fantastic Earth Day posters.
Year 2 - Art - Creating texture with paint
Year 2 have been mixing primary colours to create the correct colour to represent natural objects. Then they used a variety of objects to create different textures with paint.
Year 2 - Science - Planting seeds
Year 2 have been planting seeds. We will give the seeds all of the things that they will need to grow well.
Year 3 Celebrating Earth Day 2026
To celebrate Earth Day, the children came to school dressed in earth colours like green, blue, and brown. It was a wonderful way to show our respect for the planet! Throughout the day, we took part in some fantastic hands-on activities. First, we made wooden coasters representing the Earth. For this project, we used recycled wooden wheels because using reclaimed materials helps us protect our forests and reduces waste, which is exactly what Earth Day is all about. The children also took part in planting sunflower seeds. This was a particular highlight because it gave everyone a chance to get their hands in the soil and connect with nature. They especially enjoyed the feeling of responsibility that comes with nurturing a living thing. These sunflowers will be very useful for our Science topic next half-term, as the children are starting their plant diaries this week to track how their seedlings grow.
Year 3 - Earth Day 2026- Pobble Live Writing Session
We joined a very special live session with Pobble, where the children produced some amazing writing. The story starter was very exciting: the Earth itself had landed right in our school yard! The children wrote about the Earth whispering a powerful question to them: "What are you doing to protect me?" It was a fantastic way to use our imagination to think about important environmental issues.
Year 4 - Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day, Year 4 took part in a live English lesson via Zoom which was centred on crafting a story called ‘The Day the Earth Spoke’. The children were given the beginning of the story and were tasked to continue it, considering what the Earth asked when it spoke, why it asked and then what action the character would do to help the Earth. The children were presented with lots of prompts and ideas and they were given time to collaborate with their partners to discuss a range of climate issues before choosing which they would use to develop their story. The class fully embraced this challenge and created some very thought-provoking pieces of writing.
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Year 4 - RE: Are All Places of Worship the Same?
The first lesson of our new RE topic gave children the opportunity to explore a variety of places of worship from around the world. The children used Chromebooks to take virtual tours and make observations as they explored. Some of the children then gave the rest of the class a guided tour of their chosen place, sharing their observations as we took a look around.
The WOW Group - Spiritual Garden Activities
Our WOW group split off into smaller groups to deliver their planned activities across lunchtimes last week. The group pictured invited children to hunt for natural materials around them and then use them to show off their creativity, making pictures. The children loved exploring different shapes and colours in nature and sharing their designs with their friends.
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Online Safety: YouTube
YouTube continues to be one of the most popular platforms for young people, offering a mix of entertainment, creativity and learning. However, its vast content library and recommendation systems can also expose children to risks that are not always easy to spot. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide highlights key concerns, including: • Inappropriate or extreme content • Interaction with strangers • Risky trends and challenges • The impact of short-form content It also offers practical advice, such as using YouTube Kids, setting parental controls and watching content together. Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/4zbr3 #OnlineSafety #Safeguarding #DigitalParenting #WakeUpWednesday
Year 1: Celebrating Earth Day
This morning, we celebrated Earth Day. We came to school dressed in green and blue. We watched a short video from the BBC about Earth Day, climate change and ways we can help our Earth. We then created our own fizzy Earth using baking soda, vinegar and paint. Finally, we wrote some beautiful thank you prayers to God, thanking Him for the nature on our Earth like trees, snow, animals and the sea.
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Reception- UoW - Earth Day
In class we learnt all about ways we can look after the Earth. First we pretended to be different animals from around the world. Then we took a quiz on what is good and bad for the Earth like plastic and cars, we did very well getting 7/7! Finally we all drew or wrote on a leaf for our display of ways we look after and love our Earth. The children came up with some lovely ideas like litter picking, looking after animals and plants.
Year 5 - PSHE
In this lesson, we considered the skills and qualities needed to be successful at a range of jobs. The children discussed the potential careers that may interest them, including science, sport, construction and medicine. We then thought about what characteristics are needed for each role. For veterinary medicine, we decided that you should be ambitious, compassionate, hard working and mentally strong. We also considered how important the characteristics of dedication, discipline and confidence are for sports people.