We’ve had a cracking week in Reception. We welcomed our egg-citing visitors to our classroom and have learned how to take care of them. The children have thoroughly enjoyed watching our eggs hatch and making sure the unhatched eggs have been well taken care of. We also welcomed in our wonderful parents to share our learning at our first class expo. 

This week in Maths, the children have been learning about capacity and how to compare different amounts. They explored a variety of containers and made predictions about which would hold the most volume. The children enjoyed testing their ideas and observing the results. We also discussed what makes a fair test, thinking about how to keep things the same so our comparisons are accurate.

This week, we explored portal stories—where characters travel from the real world into a magical one, inspired by 'Elf Road' (our model text used in English). The children developed their descriptive vocabulary to imagine new settings and created a simple writing toolkit to help make their ideas more vivid and engaging. Next week, we look forward to innovating our own portal stories using the ideas we have gathered this week.

In Year 4, the children have been exploring The Night Fairy in English by creating detailed story maps and using "short burst" writing to bring their character and setting descriptions to life. Our work in Maths continues with decimals as we build our understanding of place value, while in Science, we have been conducting experiments to prove exactly what happens to the flow of energy when a circuit is open. In Art, we have been exploring 3D forms by looking closely at the details of statues, statuettes, and figurines. It has been a fantastic week of hands-on learning and creativity! 

This week our Year 5 pupils participated in an impactful two-day healthy relationships workshop with the charity Tender. The sessions were packed with lively discussions, games, and activities that saw our pupils tackle sensitive issues head-on; even when the topics felt uncomfortable, they showed maturity and stayed engaged.

 Outside of the workshop, learning continued as normal, though the absolute highlight of every single day remains our reading of Holes. The children have really connected with the story of Stanley Yelnats, and their shared excitement for the next chapter has been the perfect way to settle down and reflect on all the hard work they have put in this week.

Year 6 explored the Romans and the fascinating history of Crime and Punishment. They investigated how laws have evolved, comparing ancient times to modern society. During discussions about the harsh realities of the past, both classes demonstrated incredible respect for differing historical perspectives. 

We completed our work with Tender as they hosted the second staff workshop about online safety. We talked about the risks online for young people and what we can do in school to educate our pupils and keep children safe.