We have been busy writing our 5 sentence story of ‘Policeman Lion’, we have seen some lovely writing from the children. In maths we have been looking at composing and decomposing shapes and the children have enjoyed making pictures with 2D shapes and having their friends guess what they have made. To finish off our topic on sunshine and flowers, the children have observed the changes in their sunflowers. We have predicted what they might look like when fully grown and have draw and labelled our predictions. 

This week, Year 1 took a fascinating step back in time during their Victorian Schools Workshop. They spent the day fully immersed in the sights and sounds of a Victorian classroom. Pupils had the chance to experience what a traditional Victorian lesson was like and even played with authentic Victorian toys. It was a hands-on, eye-opening day full of fun and learning!

This week in Computing, Year 2 used Bee-Bots to explore early coding skills by creating simple, step-by-step instructions to move the robot across a grid. They learn to use directional language such as forward, turn left, and turn right, and begin to understand sequencing and problem-solving. These activities provide a fun and engaging introduction to algorithms and basic programming concepts.

This week, Year 3 were lucky enough to have Wladek’s mum visit us to teach the basics of British Sign Language (BSL). It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to begin learning an important and inclusive communication skill. The session not only introduced us to a new language but also highlighted the importance of accessibility and understanding in communication. A big thank you to Wladek’s mum for sharing her time and knowledge with us—what an inspiring and valuable experience! 

Year 4 has had a fantastic week filled with creativity and learning! The children were thrilled to make their own Sumerian statuettes during their DT lesson, using their imagination to bring history to life. In Maths, they’ve been working hard to understand decimals and fractions, showing great perseverance and progress.

We’re so proud of their efforts this half term. Have a wonderful and restful break.

"Este semestre, los niños han estado aprendiendo la canción "La

Primavera" de los Pimopollos. ¡Les ha encantado y su pronunciación de

estribillos como "La Primavera" (sping) ha mejorado!

This half term, children have been learning the song 'la primavera by los pimopollos'. The children have been enjoying the song and their pronunciation of chorus words such as 'la primavera' (spring) has improved!" 

After weeks of focus and determination in the lead-up to their SATs, Year 6 were rewarded with a well-deserved morning at Cassiobury Park. The children enjoyed a variety of sports and team games, making the most of the fresh air and open space. It was a fantastic opportunity to relax, unwind, and celebrate their hard work together. Well done, Year 6. 

The team met to discuss some of the changes we will be implementing in September. We held discussions and reviewed elements of our provision and talked about the best approaches to make sure changes embed properly.

We agreed to use the Inset Day after half term to develop our understanding of Zones of Regulation so that we can implement this intervention across the school.

Congratulations to Louisa and Novera whose posters are displayed in the new wildflower meadow at St Mary's Church in the centre of town. The children were joined by members of the JLT and Eco Council as they watched the Mayor of Watford open the newly regenerated green space.