In Computing, Year 2 have learnt that an algorithm is a set of instructions given to a computer. This week, they have used the controls forwards, backwards, left and right to predict how a Bee-Bot would move from one point to another. Before putting their prediction to the test, the children had to
The Tiny Seed We have had a lovely week in Nursery this week. We have carried on our topic of ‘growing’ ‘changing’ and ‘enchanted gardens’ and looked at how to grow seeds. Our main story has been ‘The Tiny Seed’. The children have enjoyed exploring different kinds of seeds in fruits and vege
This week in Reception we have been learning all about sea pollution and the growing global problem our marine life are faced with. The children have watched a number of different Espresso video clips which have explained how much rubbish is in the sea, the dangers it has for the animals and what
This week Year One have started a new block of work in art. The children have been observing shells to find different patterns, lines and shapes. Firstly they looked at pictures of shells and then carefully tore round them to stick them in their books. Secondly, using a pencil, everyone drew
Over the last two weeks, Year 3 children have been learning about castles as part of our History topic. The children have identified features of castles and how the design of castles changed over time. By watching videos, the children have learnt about life in a castle during medieval times. They
Free play sessions are integral to our Forest School ethos, ensuring the children have a confidence and ownership of their environment. Different activities are introduced in these lessons that children can chose to engage in or interpret themselves, alternatively they can use the space and resource
This week, Year 4 have begun to read a new book in English about the life and achievements of Usain Bolt. To launch the book, the children watched a clip of Usain finishing the 100m in 9.68seconds. Following this, the classes went onto the field and had the opportunity to see how far they could ru
It was lovely to be able to take the Year 6 children on a visit where they got to experience a range of activities at Newburn Leisure Centre. There was much excitement during Nerf Wars; some careful aiming during the archery; and some impressive high kicks in the Taekwondo. The children were an abso
In Year 2 this term, the children are learning all about gymnastics. They have been developing their flexibility, co-ordination and control. We have practised lots of different stretches and we have begun to learn lots of tricky rolls! The children have shown how sensible they can be and have been p
All week, the school has been talking about the European Football Championship! Each class in the school has been given a country to support throughout the championships and all of the children are excited to follow their team (and England, of course) throughout their matches. The teams each class h
