This week in Reception, the children have been learning about feelings, emotions and empathy as part of Empathy Day. We discussed different emotions, how we manage our own feelings, and ways to support others when they are experiencing big emotions. The children enjoyed creating “Jars of Happiness” and a kindness paper chain, showing that we will always support and care for one another. 

This week in Year 1, we explored empathy during our special Empathy Day. We discussed what empathy means and explored it in different contexts, especially the importance of showing empathy towards our planet and environment.

The children learned about water pollution and the impact of waste in our seas and oceans. Through a hands-on sensory tray activity, they worked hard to save sea animals by carefully cutting them free from netting and cleaning up the oceans.

This week in Year 2/3 has been a very busy and productive one, with the children working incredibly hard across all areas of learning. They particularly enjoyed taking part in Empathy Day, where they explored the importance of understanding and sharing the feelings of others through a range of engaging activities. The children were especially excited that there was no writing involved, allowing them to focus on discussions, stories, and collaborative learning experiences. In Maths, the children have been learning about fractions. They have had lots of hands-on experience using manipulatives to help deepen their understanding of finding ½, ¼ and ¾ of a number. Through practical activities, they have developed their confidence in recognising fractions and applying their knowledge to solve problems. 

We have had a brilliant time in Year 4! In Maths, the children have been solving real-world money problems, practicing how to calculate totals and change. In Geography, we investigated local transportation and its pollution impact, creating fantastic bar charts to display our survey data. Finally, a huge thank you to the parents who joined us for Empathy Day! The children loved working as a team in class to create emotion collages, and then collaborating with you to build empathy chains, design posters, and find thoughtful resolutions to real-life scenarios. Thank you for your wonderful support! 

Alongside their assessments this week, Year 5 began their DT project, showcasing excellent teamwork and communication as they built the first foundations and walls of their Greek houses. We wrapped up the week with a bustling Empathy Day. Following the theme "Walk a Mile in My Shoes", both classes had a wonderful time creating and decorating giant shoes with their own unique designs. The day was a great reminder that while our individual designs make us unique, understanding and supporting one another is what truly connects us as a community. 

As part of Empathy Day, Year 6 explored what it means to understand and care about the feelings of others. Pupils completed a range of thoughtful activities including walking in someone else’s shoes, creating perspective glasses, designing empathy comic strips and writing a message in a bottle. The activities encouraged pupils to pause, consider different viewpoints and think about the small actions they can take to help others feel seen, valued and supported.