This week in reception we have been looking at arctic animals and learning about winter. The children have enjoyed sharing what they have learned through a variety of fun activities. We thoroughly enjoyed our first school trip to the pantomime and drew some great pictures of our favourite part of the show! 

Year 1 have been immersed in a festive project, showcasing their creativity and learning. They've molded clay into beautiful decorations and used their phonics skills to write heartfelt messages on gift tags. By thoughtfully considering their recipients, they've demonstrated a strong sense of empathy and kindness. 

The Winter's Here and children in Year 2 know it so well! This week we have indulged ourselves in poetry and as a hook we explored experimental art techniques involving wax and paints to create picturesque winter scenes.  This led us to discussing in detail the seasonal imagery used in the poem - you guessed it - “The Winter’s Here” and the focus was on elevating our simple sentences by using descriptive language including expanded noun phrases.   

Some of our year 3 children took part in a carol singing session this morning to spread some festive cheer at the local Toad Hall Nursery. Despite some minor technical issues, they sang beautifully without a backing track- well done Year 3, we are so proud of you! Other children are singing next week.

This week, Year 4 students have been diving into the fascinating world of teeth! In Science, they have been learning about the different types of teeth and their specific functions. The children have explored how incisors help with cutting food, canines tear food, and molars grind and crush. They also studied how our teeth work together to break down food for digestion. 

This week, Year 5 continued their exploration of our science focus - Forces. Students worked collaboratively to create parachutes of varying materials to test whether the rate of descent is effected in different ways by different materials. 

Year 6 showcased their creativity and readiness in writing explanation texts with a mythical twist. From exploring “Why dragons hoard gold?” to uncovering “How phoenixes are reborn,” the children combined imaginative ideas with detailed explanations. They worked hard to structure their writing effectively, using technical language and logical sequencing. Their resilience in refining their drafts and respecting the writing process has resulted in some truly magical outcomes. We’re incredibly proud of their efforts and the high-quality work they’ve produced! 

In our meeting this week, the team reviewed the assessment process to ensure it works efficiently. I spent some time with Mrs Tang monitoring the quality of writing in children's books as part of our monitoring cycle. We also discussed the priorities and training we will be completing in the spring term.