Y2 Gymnastics Session
During Year 2 gymnastics, pupils explored a range of ways to travel safely over different equipment, including benches and mats. They focused on moving with control and being aware of others around them. The children also practised jumping, learning how to take off and land safely with bent knees and good balance. Throughout the lesson, […]
Proud Podium Superstars
We are so proud of these three superstars! They have been doing a fantastic job in maths, learning how to add amounts of money and understand the value of different coins and notes. Even better, they have been applying this learning to real life by talking about pocket money – how to count it, save […]
Y4/5 Miner Strikes in History
The children are really enjoying their new History topic this term, where they are learning all about the 1984 Miners’ Strike and the impact it had on our local area. Yesterday was especially exciting as one of our pupils brought in a very special item to share with the class. Everyone had the opportunity to […]
Science in Y2
This half term in Science, Year 2 have been learning all about forces. As part of their learning, they carried out a fair test to investigate how a toy car travels across different surfaces. We made sure to change only one variable – the surface the car travelled on. The surfaces tested were carpet, bubble […]
Y5/6 Gymnastics
Today in PE, Year 5/6 have been refining their gymnastic skills, focusing on concentration, balance and teamwork. They showed great trust in one another, relying on their teammates to help them maintain balance and support them safely. It was fantastic to see their willingness to take risks, try new skills and learn from mistakes. An […]
Y3/4 Design and Technology
Year 3 and 4 have been researching Light-Up Photo Frames, which sparked an exciting investigation into circuits. The children have been exploring how electricity flows, experimenting with lights, buzzers, and even small motors to make helicopters spin. It’s been a hands-on week of learning – let there be light… and sound… and motion! #WeAreEquippedToLearn
Maps and Journeys in EYFS
Our EYFS learners have been having a fantastic time exploring maps and journeys this term, inspired by our focus books, Little Red Riding Hood and The Gingerbread Man. The children have been learning how to follow routes, create their own maps, and think carefully about the paths characters might take in each story. They have […]
Reading in Y6
This term, Y6’s class novel is Black Powder by Ally Sherrick. Set in the 1600s, the story has allowed pupils to travel back in time as they follow the fortunes of Tom Garnett and his family. Everyone has been highly engaged with the text, thinking carefully about how the characters’ actions and reactions reveal their […]
Reading in Y2
Over the last two weeks, Y2 have been full of excitement about their new book, Into the Forest by Anthony Browne. The story has completely captivated them, and everyone has loved taking part in the range of learning activities inspired by it. The children’s reading skills are developing really well, and they especially enjoy reading […]
Music in Y5/6
On Monday, Y5/6 began learning how to use boom whackers to create different sounds and rhythms in their Music lesson. The children explored how changing notes and working together could create exciting pieces of music. It was an excellent session, with everyone joining in enthusiastically and showing great focus and teamwork throughout. Well done, Y5/6! […]
