This week in Reception we have been looking at all things Christmas. The children have explored the arctic with an arctic animal tuff tray, made Christmas cards and made snowmen using play dough. We rounded off the week with a fantastic performance to our parents with our peers in year 1. 

This week in RE, Year 1 learned about the Christian celebration of Christingle. The children explored what each part of a Christingle represents and how it symbolises light, hope and caring for others. They then made their own Christingles, showing great focus and pride in their finished work. 

This week in Year 2/3, we wrapped up the autumn term with a hands-on DT lesson inspired by prehistoric art. The children began by designing their own prehistoric-inspired pots, thinking carefully about shape and patterns. They then brought their designs to life by shaping the clay into spheres and using their thumbs and the pinching technique to carefully form their pots. There was lots of excitement, concentration, and very messy hands as the children worked like real prehistoric potters. The finished pots were all unique, and the children were incredibly proud of their creations!

It has been a wonderful final week of term in Year 4! The children enjoyed getting into the holiday spirit by writing creative winter acrostic poems and solving festive maths challenges. We also had a fantastic art and craft afternoon where the children created beautiful winter-themed cards and artwork.

We hope you have a restful and great holiday, and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Year 5 kicked off the week with an exciting final PE session led by Watford FC, where children showcased their improved footwork and teamwork in a mini-tournament. Back in the classroom, we channeled that energy into calligram poems, skillfully weaving descriptive verses into the shapes of the objects with a Christmas theme. We also concluded our last Art lesson by painting landscapes, focusing on blending horizons and using perspective to create depth. It has been a fantastic week of balancing high-speed sportsmanship with quiet, creative focus. 

This week, Year 6 travelled back in time to explore the world of Ancient Greece, bringing history to life through design and technology. The children were tasked with creating models inspired by Ancient Greek architecture and mythology, and the results were truly impressive.

Beyond the artistic talent, what stood out most was the creativity, resilience, and respect shown throughout the process 

We completed a reflection session via a team quiz. We reviewed some key concepts, some festive content and had a good time. The Inset Day in January will be used to develop our approach to behaviour and to continue our use of assessment software to help personalise learning for each child.