Reaching for the Stars: Reception Writing Takes Off
Reception have made a brilliant start to the term, and we are so proud of the progress they have made in literacy since returning after the Christmas holidays.
The children have been doing some fantastic writing, confidently applying their phonic knowledge independently. It has been lovely to…
Animal Kingdom Explorers!
It has been a busy two weeks of Science! We have been learning how to group and identify different animals.
In KS1, we moved from sorting animals to identifying why they belong in a specific group. We looked for clues like:
- Mammals: Do they have fur or hair?
- Birds: Do they have feathers…
Mission Control: Cutting Skills Take Flight in Reception!
This week in Reception, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement as we launched our new Space Topic! Our little astronauts have officially begun their training, and their first mission was a vital one: Mastering the Flight Paths.
To prepare for our journey to the moon, we took to the…
Reindeer Races Fun with SASA
This week, the children had a fantastic time taking part in our Reindeer Races, kindly organised by SASA (our PTA). The event was full of excitement, laughter and festive fun!
The children enjoyed completing the present obstacle course, where they crawled, balanced and moved carefully to…
Science Investigation: What Materials Are Waterproof?
This week in Maple Class, the children took part in a hands-on science investigation to explore which materials are waterproof.
We began by looking at and feeling a range of different materials, such as paper, fabric, plastic and foil. The children talked about what the materials felt like and…
Designing Tudor Houses Through Junk Modelling
Our EYFS children have been busy designing and creating their own Tudor houses using junk modelling materials, inspired by our learning about the Great Fire of London.
We began by looking at pictures of houses from 1666 and talking about their key features, such as the white walls, wooden beams…
Our Christmas Post Office Role Play
This week in Maple Class, we transformed our role play area into a Christmas post office, and the children loved stepping into their new roles!
The children pretended to be postmen and postwomen, sorting letters and parcels, writing cards, wrapping presents and getting them ready to send. They…
Reflecting on the Nativity and Learning Through Shape
This week in Maple Class, we spent time reflecting on the nativity story during our RE lessons. The children explored the key events of the Christmas story and talked about why it is important to Christians.
We then looked closely at a range of Christmas cards and discussed the different themes…
Merry Mayhem: Our Last Festive Stay & Play!
What an incredibly fun and sparkly afternoon we had for our final Stay and Play session with our wonderful new EYFS children joining Maple Class! We mixed festive cheer, literacy, creativity, and a little bit of detective work for a truly memorable Christmas celebration.
Our afternoon kicked…
London's Burning Poetry Performance!
This week, Maple Class took on a classic English poem with incredible energy, teamwork, and drama! We focused on the well-known round, "London's Burning," and turned our classroom into a stage for a magnificent performance.
We started by listening carefully to the poem. The children quickly…
Time Travellers to 1666: Our Great Fire of London Workshop!
Maple Class had an absolutely unforgettable day as we were transported back in time to the bustling, timber-framed streets of 1666 London!
A huge thank you to our special historical visitor who turned our school hall into a chaotic, exciting snapshot of the past for our immersive Great Fire of…
A Roaring Success! Our Teddy Bears Picnic Stay & Play!
What an absolutely bear-illiant afternoon we had at our recent Teddy Bears' Picnic Stay & Play!
We kicked off our adventure with a thrilling journey through a "swishy swashy" world as we read the classic tale, 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt!' The children were absolutely captivated, joining in…