Image of Year 5 Music
22 Apr

Year 5 Music

In Music, Year 5 continued learning how to play the djembe. After recapping the 3 main ways of hitting the drums (tone, slap and bass), the class began to learn words from a range of African languages and use them as a rhythmic guide for their playing. Counting and clapping exercises were used to rehearse increasingly complex drum rhythms, which were shared with the class.

Image of Reception-PSHE- Healthy Eating
22 Apr

Reception-PSHE- Healthy Eating

In class we learnt all about the importance of healthy eating. We were able to name different foods from different food groups. We also learnt the importance have having some sugary foods only in moderation as too much sugar could cause tooth decay. The highlight of our lesson was being able to taste the foods from different food groups.

Image of Year 6 Junior Jam - Music
22 Apr

Year 6 Junior Jam - Music

Year 6 had a fantastic music lesson with Junior Jam, this week. They learned a traditional Swahili song and then played the hand drum parts alongside the song. The end result sounded great!

Image of Year 2- Earth Day
22 Apr

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.

Image of Year 2 - Art - Creating texture with paint
22 Apr

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.

Image of Year 2 - Science - Planting seeds
22 Apr

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.

Image of Year 3 Celebrating Earth Day 2026
22 Apr

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.

Image of Year 3 - Earth Day 2026- Pobble Live Writing Session
22 Apr

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.

Image of Year 4 - Earth Day
22 Apr

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.

Image of Year 4 - RE: Are All Places of Worship the Same?
22 Apr

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.

Image of The WOW Group - Spiritual Garden Activities
22 Apr

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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22 Apr

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