Image of Year 3- Online Safety- Investigating conspiracy theories
16 Oct

Year 3- Online Safety- Investigating conspiracy theories

Today, our Year 3 class explored the important online safety poster about conspiracy theories. We discussed the importance of being critical thinkers online, questioning what they see, hear, and read, and verifying information from trusted sources. We also talked about how some information online might not be true and how to recognise and avoid misinformation. This is a crucial step in helping them navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

Image of Year 6 - E-Safety - Memes
15 Oct

Year 6 - E-Safety - Memes

This week in Year 6, our E-Safety session focused on the dangers of memes online. The children discussed how memes can sometimes be used to spread unkind messages or misinformation and explored ways to stay safe, respectful and responsible when sharing or viewing content on the internet.

Image of Online Safety: Memes
15 Oct

Online Safety: Memes

More than just a meme! This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide unpacks the risks behind meme culture, from misinformation to mockery and how adults can help young people scroll safely. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4agin

Image of Year 3- Computing- Making our own podcast
15 Oct

Year 3- Computing- Making our own podcast

In today's computing lesson, Year 3 focused on online platforms like YouTube and learned about creating a contents page for a podcast. The children analysed different examples from various users to see what makes a good one. A big part of the lesson was protecting our identity online, because a channel can combine many forms of communication, including a written description, links to other sites, and even videos about ourselves.

Image of Year 6 - LBQ Maths
14 Oct

Year 6 - LBQ Maths

Today, Year 6 demonstrated excellent focus and determination during their arithmetic practice using LBQ. Pupils worked carefully through a range of challenging questions, applying their calculation strategies with increasing accuracy and confidence. It was fantastic to see such perseverance and enthusiasm.

Image of Year 3 - LBQ Maths
13 Oct

Year 3 - LBQ Maths

Year 3 began their LBQ journey, focusing on addition and subtraction within 100 using related facts. The children showed great enthusiasm as they explored different strategies to solve problems and strengthen their understanding of number relationships.

Image of Online Safety: Dealing with traumatic and challenging events
8 Oct

Online Safety: Dealing with traumatic and challenging events

Support children through adversity. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide offers compassionate advice to help young people navigate traumatic and challenging events. Download your FREE copy here: https://vist.ly/49nng

Image of Year 2 Maths- Familiarising Ourselves With the New Tablets
3 Oct

Year 2 Maths- Familiarising Ourselves With the New Tablets

This morning, Year 2 had their first experience with the new tablets now available for Key Stage 1. They did an outstanding job logging into Purple Mash and quickly getting familiar with the device. Students then explored a variety of engaging maths games on the platform, practising times tables, number sequences, and number bonds. Well done, Year 2 – great work!

Image of Online Safety: EA Sports FC 26
1 Oct

Online Safety: EA Sports FC 26

Kick-off caution! EA FC 26 brings back all the footballing fun – but with potential #OnlineSafety concerns around voice chat, in-game purchases and scams, our #WakeUpWednesday guide gives trusted adults the full picture. Download your FREE copy here https://vist.ly/48tux

Image of Year 2 Junior Jam Sessions- Music, Computing and French
25 Sep

Year 2 Junior Jam Sessions- Music, Computing and French

Year 2 are enjoying their Junior Jam sessions, In French, they've been asking and answering questions about their age and birthdays, growing in confidence with each lesson. In Music, the children have been getting creative by learning how to write a story to music, using rhyme to bring their ideas to life and add rhythm to their storytelling. In Computing, they've been exploring voice recording as a form of communication—learning how to record and share their own voice notes clearly and effectively.

Image of Year 6 Junior Jam - French, Music and Computing
24 Sep

Year 6 Junior Jam - French, Music and Computing

Year 6 have enjoyed another fantastic morning with Junior Jam, today. In French, the children revised vocabulary relating to members of their family, verbally rehearsing and then writing sentences about who they lived with and where. In music, they learned how melodies in a song can portray emotions, writing and composing melodies of their own on the glockenspiels. Computing this week was all about web design, and the children were tasked with creating a new web page for Junior Jam.

Image of Online Safety: Youth Violence
24 Sep

Online Safety: Youth Violence

1 in 4 young people in the UK are affected by youth violence – our #WakeUpWednesday guide with advice from the Ben Kinsella Trust offers expert advice to help parents and teachers keep children safe. Download your FREE copy here https://vist.ly/47wwn