This week in Reception we have focused on happiness. We have read the story The Jar of happiness and discussed what things make us happy. The children then had a go at creating their own jar of happiness. In child initiated learning the children were tasked with thinking about the happiness of others. They drew pictures of what made their friends happy and wrote kind messages to make them smile.  

This week, Year 1 have been diving into the fascinating world of trees as part of their science learning. The children have been learning to identify the differences between evergreen and deciduous trees, exploring how they change (or stay the same!) throughout the seasons. To bring their learning to life, the class went on a tree hunt around the school grounds, spotting and identifying different types of trees using their new knowledge. They also enjoyed creating tree rubbings, carefully capturing the unique textures of bark and leaves.

What an amazing way to end the year! Our Year 2 children had a thrilling final trip to the Tower of London, and it was a day to remember. From spotting the famous ravens to standing where kings and queens once walked, every moment was packed with excitement. The Crown Jewels sparkled brighter than ever, and meeting a real-life Beefeater was a definite highlight! It was the perfect grand finale to a fantastic year of learning and adventure.

Year 3 have really enjoyed reading Eva Ibbotson's 'The Abominables' this half term and are sad to be reaching the end of the story. Throughout the book, we explored how the characters showed great courage in many different ways. The children reflected on brave moments, reflected on what courage means and thought about how it can look different for different people. 

This week, Year 4 children enjoyed more sessions with their new teacher and are feeling confident and settled as they prepare for the year ahead. They’ve worked consistently hard in swimming, with today marking their final lesson of the year. Well done for all your hard work and the fantastic progress you’ve made this year. 

Best of luck for next year—we’re so proud of you all! Wishing everyone a fun-filled and joyful summer break!  

This week in Year 5, the children have enjoyed using their kindly donated cardboard to create their fabulous ancient greek building in D&T. The children were shown some different ways in which they could use their equipment and cardboard to make columns to support their building designs. They worked hard over a whole day to produce their buildings and we are delighted with the results.  

Year 6 have been busy rehearsing for their production, Pirates of the Currybean. The children have shown great enthusiasm and teamwork as they practise their lines, songs, and stage movements. Laughter and excitement have filled the room as they bring the hilarious pirate adventure to life. With each rehearsal, their confidence is growing, and they can’t wait to perform for their families and celebrate their final days at primary school with a show to remember. 

This week we reviewed the impact of the changes we introduced this year: The 3Rs, Votes for Schools, Class Dojo and Pupil Leadership. We considered how to make them even better for the coming year. Work is also underway reviewing the diary and finalising dates for the autumn term.