Making Porridge in EYFS
Our EYFS children have been very busy following instructions to make porridge as part of their learning about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. They also developed their fine motor skills by mark making in porridge oats, helping to build the control needed for writing. It was a fun (and slightly messy!) way to learn, and […]
Measuring Skills in Y1
This week, Year 1 have been exploring how to measure length. Yesterday, they particularly enjoyed using tape measures to compare the size of their arms, heads and ankles. The pupils learned the importance of starting at the zero on the tape measure to ensure accurate results, and they worked together brilliantly throughout the activity. Great […]
Y4/5 History
As part of their ongoing work on the Miners’ Strike, Y4/5 continued to explore the key causes of the strike during today’s History lesson. The learning was brought to life when a member of the class kindly shared some special artefacts linked to the topic, including his great-grandad’s mining jacket and a small gold lamp […]
Proud Podium!
We are incredibly proud of this pupil for the fantastic effort she has put into improving her handwriting. Through hard work and determination, her handwriting is now consistent across all of her books, and she has even taken the exciting next step of using a handwriting pen. This is a wonderful achievement and a brilliant […]
RE in Y2
Recently, after watching a guided tour of a mosque, Year 2 pupils used their imagination to experience what it would be like to visit a mosque, supported by some of their class experts. The children took part in a wudu washing process, respectfully removed their shoes, and then entered the prayer hall to learn about […]
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 […]