This week in reception we have continued our topic on animals. We have had a look at different types of animals and their habitats. To support this we read the book Dear Zoo and discussed why some animals wouldn’t be suitable as pets. As a class we have become writers and illustrators and have designed our own class version of the book Dear Zoo.

This week in Year 1, the children became young gardeners in Science! They enjoyed decorating their own plant pots before carefully planting either a tomato or a bean seed. We talked about what plants need to grow and the children are very excited to care for their plants and watch them grow over the coming weeks.

This week in Year 2/3 RE, the children continued their learning about Buddhism. They explored the story of Siddhartha Gautama and discussed the Buddhist belief that everything in life is constantly changing. As part of our learning, we took our lesson outdoors to explore the art of mandalas. Using natural materials such as leaves, sticks, flowers, and stones, the children worked collaboratively to create intricate repeating patterns within large circles. This calming, hands-on activity helped the children understand how Buddhists use mandalas for reflection and mindfulness, as well as the idea that nothing lasts forever.

Year 4 has enjoyed another fantastic week of discovery and creativity! In English, the children have started writing their own innovative setting descriptions, using their imaginations to create some truly unique worlds. Our Science lesson was very hands-on as we explored how sound vibrates and reaches the ear; the children even acted as "air particles" to show how vibrations pass from one to another to travel from a source. Finally, in PSHE, the class became "eco-warriors" by writing personal pledges to tackle plastic pollution and designing colourful posters to help protect our planet. We are so proud of their hard work and creative ideas! 

On Thursday morning, Year 5 visited St Mary’s Church for an insightful community visit. The children conducted themselves exceptionally well, showing a high level of respect for the sacred space. We were particularly proud of the sophisticated questions they asked the Vicar regarding his vocation; they were eager to understand the deeper meaning behind his calling and the daily responsibilities of his role, leaving the Vicar thoroughly impressed by their maturity and thoughtful enquiry.

Back in the classroom, the children practised their precision while measuring temperature and exploring the properties of thermal conductivity across various materials in their Science lesson. In D&T, we also delved into the world of digital engineering using CAD software. It has been a fantastic week of balancing community engagement with rigorous scientific and digital discovery.

Year 6 have successfully finished their SATs assessments. We are extremely proud of the effort and determination shown by both classes throughout the week. To celebrate the end of their assessments, the children enjoyed a wonderful trip to Cassiobury Park today to relax and spend time with their friends.