Reception Science Week - Experimenting with Ice
For Science Week, Reception have been experimenting with ice to see how it can change from a solid to a liquid. We based our Science lesson around The Evil Pea from Supertato, where the children had to help free the vegetables from the ice using different tools or equipment. We helped to free the vegetables by breaking the ice, using warm water to melt the ice and by pouring on salt to dissolve the ice. The children loved observing the changes as the vegetables were freed from the blocks!
Year 5 - PE
We continued to develop our football skills this afternoon by playing a variety of skill based activities in small groups. The children improved their dribbling skills by considering the space around them and moving new directions depending on the position of other children. Then we worked in pairs to dribble between cones before passing to a partner, with a focus on close control and accuracy. We finished by combining dribbling and shooting.
Year 5 - Computing
In Computing, Year 5 learned how to create character movement for an animation. The children first drew 3D shapes on their whiteboards and then made a sequence of shapes in the Animation app to help create forward motion.
Year 5 - French
In French, Year 5 continued on the topic of food. Having revised vocabulary for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the children then learned how to link times of the day to specific meals. They practised telling the time in French, using phrases such as ‘Three o’ Clock’ and ‘half-past’ and then used written and spoken sentences to describe what they eat at those times.
Science Week - Year 2
This Science Week, we have been thinking about curiosity and asking lots of questions like can you pick up an ice cube without using your hands? With the help of some salt to lower the temperature of the water, we managed it!
Reception: Mother's Day Celebration
We are still smiling after our wonderful Reception Mother’s Day celebration! A huge thank you to all the incredible mums, grandmothers, and special figures who joined us today. We were absolutely thrilled with the turnout—having our school hall filled with so much love made the day truly special. Seeing the joy on the children’s faces as they shared this time with you is exactly why we love what we do. We hope you have a restful and well-deserved Mother’s Day this Sunday. You do so much for everyone else; we hope this weekend is all about celebrating you! A huge thank you to our local author, Collette for visiting and reading a story. Her book can be purchased here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/what-s-that-mummy/c-k-lee/9781035880720 If you enjoyed the book at the Mother's Day Celebration and want to support Collette in another way, reviews are very much appreciated on Waterstones or Amazon, you don't have to purchase the book from them to leave a review. Videos will be posted to Dojo shortly.
Year 3- Class Meeting-If one feeling could follow you around all day like a little helper, which would you choose?
This week, the Year 3 class meeting was led by Archie, with Molly acting as our note-taker. We discussed the question: If one feeling could follow you around like a little helper, which would you choose? The discussion showcased incredible maturity and oracy skills, as students debated the complexities of kindness. Many felt that being kind all the time can leave you vulnerable to bullying. Drawing on our school values and the teachings of Jesus, we spoke about the balance of being a "better person", combining gentleness with the strength to stand up for ourselves. Ultimately, many groups voted for confidence, eager to embrace the bravery needed to tackle new challenges and navigate social situations with a strong, clear voice.
Year 1 Music: Playing Ukuleles
In Music, Year 1 were practising playing ukuleles. They learnt how to tune the strings and take care of the instrument. They also played a simple beat to music.
Reception - PSHE - Looking after our community and the environment.
In our lesson today we looked at the environment and little things we can do to save energy and look after the world around us. We talked about how litter can hurt nature and animals and that if we can recycle our rubbish we can reuse it in the form of a new bottle, or glass or paper. We then had a go at sorting out our rubbish into the correct recycling bins.
Year 1 PE: Rolling
Year 1 practised rolling. They recapped the egg roll, pencil roll and rock and roll. They also learnt the straddle roll. They enjoyed balancing equipment whilst rolling, as well as rolling on equipment. They demonstrated great teamwork and encouragement.
Year 3 Class Worship-Year 3 Explore Robotics and Respect
During our class worship, Year 3 were inspired by a recent news story about humanoid robots performing at China’s Lunar New Year Gala. We used the theme "Beyond the Battery" to explore our Christian value of Respect while discussing how technology is rapidly changing the world around us. During our "Pupil Talk" session, the children were fascinated by how robots could spin, jump, and dance to music. This inspired them to develop some truly innovative ideas for robot jobs in our own lives. They suggested that robots could be designed to help with difficult chores, assist people with disabilities, help them with their homework, give out hugs and teach the children a dance routine. We also took time to think deeper about the difference between a living person and an object made by human hands. Reflecting on Psalm 115, we discussed how technology can mimic the way we move, but it can never replace the unique life that makes every human being special. We talked about how, unlike robots that follow instructions, humans have their own feelings, imaginations, and the ability to show true kindness. To conclude our worship, Archie shared a prayer thanking God for the skills that allow us to build and invent. We asked for the wisdom to use our inventions to treat every person with the dignity and respect they deserve. It was a fantastic session that encouraged the children to look "beyond the battery" at the true value of the people around them.
Year 4 - British Science Week Investigation
Our curious Year 4 class loved their British Science Week investigation. Their objective was to build a small raft to hold as many marbles as possible without sinking. The children only had plain paper, masking tape and tin foil. After each build, the children tested their raft and recorded the number of marbles held. They then had to decide as a group how they would improve on their design and make their next raft. Each group made a total of four rafts and the maximum number of marbles held on one raft was 60 - amazing! As part of this special session, the children also took part in a quiz, learned some weird and wonderful scientific facts and had the opportunity to ask their own curiosity questions.