Snap, Edit, Explore
In our latest computing lesson, Class One had a blast using iPads to take photos and edit them like pros! Linking to their geography topic, the children snapped aerial photographs of objects in the classroom. They explored how to adjust the brightness, change the size, and play with the colour and…
Lighting the Way: Exploring Advent Wreaths in RE
This week, Class One took a meaningful journey into the season of Advent. We explored the tradition of the Advent wreath and learned about the special significance of its four candles. Each candle holds a unique meaning - hope, peace, joy and love - reminding Christians of the journey leading to…
Shapes in Nature
To kick off our new maths topic, shape, Class One embarked on a thrilling shape hunt to discover circles and triangles in their environment. From the round wheels of a tricycle to triangular leaves and bug houses, the children were amazed by how shapes are part of everyday life. The activity…
Anti-bullying week 2024
This week, Class One took part in a variety of engaging activities to celebrate Anti-bullying Week. The theme this year was “Choose Respect”. We kicked off the week by creating our very own ‘Kindness Tree’. Each child decorated a heart with acts of kindness they had shown or received and together…
Exploring the Story of Rama and Sita
This week, Class One delved into the magical story of Rama and Sita, the story behind the Festival of Light, Diwali. Reception enjoyed listening to the story and brought it to life by carefully colouring a picture of Rama and Sita. They also amazed us with their recall skills, sharing parts of the…
Exploring features around our school
Class One have enjoyed exploring the outdoors in our latest geography lesson to identify features in our school grounds. We started the lesson indoors by discussing familiar features in the classroom. The children pointed out everything from tables and the teacher’s desk to doors, windows, and our…
Diwali - the Festival of Light
In RE today, Class One took an exciting journey into the world of Diwali, the beautiful festival of light celebrated by Hindus and some Sikhs. We started by thinking about festivals we are familiar with, like Christmas and Easter, and discussed what makes each celebration special. Then, we…
Building Confident Little Readers
In Reception and Year 1, we are dedicated to building a love of reading. The Little Wandle Guided Reading Programme helps us to do that, using a structured, phonics-based approach that nurtures confident, independent readers.
Each of the three Little Wandle reading practice sessions focuses on…
Exploring the UK with an Atlas
Today in our KS1 geography lesson, we went on an exciting journey across the United Kingdom - without leaving our classroom! Using atlases, our young geographers set out to discover more about the four countries that make up the UK: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The children…
Amazing Autumn Art
Class One have been busy exploring the magic of autumn through art and creativity. Inspired by the season, the children used natural materials and lots of imagination to bring autumn to life in our classroom.
The children made hedgehogs and squirrels out of leaves they collected outside.…
Teamwork Triumphs: Learning and Growing Together
In PSHE, Class One focused on working together and using their speaking and listening skills to communicate. The children played different games that encouraged everyone to cooperate and support each other to reach a goal. From passing a hoop round without breaking the chain to working together to…
Chair-tastic Creations: Constructing the Perfect Chair for Baby Bear
This week in Design and Technology, Class One finished their exciting project of creating a special chair for Baby Bear! Using recycled materials and paper, the children designed and constructed their very own chairs, all while exploring concepts of stability and creativity. The children…