This week in reception we went on a journey around the school to find a key to a locked box as part of our talk for writing lessons, this term we are looking at journey stories. We visited different adults around the school to see if they had a key to unlock the box. In maths we have been securing our knowledge of the numbers 0-5. The cold weather has provided a fantastic opportunity to explore and learn about ice and snow, which the children have thoroughly enjoyed.

Year 1 has embarked on an exciting new science topic: Animals including humans! We had a fun learning experience labeling the body parts of one of our classmates. It was a hands-on way to explore the human body and learn some important vocabulary.  

Year 2 have started the New Year being Ready, Respectful and Resilient. In English, we have begun the new unit of learning which is based on the text "The Owl Who Lost Its Twoo" and focuses on character description. To ensure that all children are engaged and active learners, we completed a creative task to design and make their own owl masks. The results were stunning and all the masks currently feature on display wall in both classrooms! 

This half week in art, Year 3 demonstrated great resilience when they were learning how to draw the outlines and basic features of their partner. They worked hard to refine their skills in sketching, shading and making their drawings as realistic as possible.

This week, our Year 4 pupils have been unlocking their imaginations as they explore the theme of a “mystery door” for our next unit of writing. From enchanted forests to secret laboratories and even portals to other worlds, their ideas have been as varied as they are inventive.In Science we have been investiagting the different states of matter; solids, liquids and gasses and applying it to the real world in Geography, where we have looked at the Water cycle. 

This week, our Year 5 pupils have been channeling their creativity into the world of action stories by designing their very own heroes and villains. From brave adventurers with extraordinary abilities to cunning masterminds with sinister plans, their imaginations have been in full swing! 

This week, our Year 6 pupils have been sharpening their writing skills as they delve into punctuating direct speech with inverted commas and reported clauses. From lively conversations between adventurous characters to heartfelt dialogues in moving narratives, they have been learning how to bring their stories to life with precision and flair. 

This week we introduced our new structure for lessons to the teaching team. We reviewed the core principles behind effective teaching and how we apply them across the curriculum. We explored the impact of identifying and addressing misconceptions within children's learning.