The children in reception have had a busy first week back. In literacy, we have been hooked into our new story ‘Farmer Duck’, where we discussed different jobs on a farm. The children then got to have a go at the jobs themselves including milking cows, harvesting vegetables, feeding the animals and shearing the sheep. In maths, we have been looking at 3D shapes and comparing them to everyday objects.

This week, Year 1 embraced the excitement of Arithmetic Week with a lively Numeracy Scavenger Hunt! Working in small teams, the children tackled 10 thoughtfully crafted maths challenges hidden around the classroom. This engaging activity not only reinforced their understanding of key concepts like addition, subtraction, and number patterns but also fostered collaboration and problem-solving skills. It was a joy to see their enthusiasm as they applied their mathematical knowledge in a fun, interactive setting. 

In Year 2, students embarked on an exciting learning adventure with a royal theme! They dove into the world of kings, queens, and castles, exploring different settings as part of our English and History learning.  The classroom was transformed into a majestic setting, with a throne,  crown, and shimmering jewels adorning the space. 

The royal theme brought a sense of adventure and wonder, sparking children's imagination as we began to focus our senses on the atmosphere of our surroundings.

Year 3 settled back well after the Easter break. They focussed on improving their times tables this week in preparation for the multiplication checks in the new academic year. The children demonstrated great levels of resilience and determination too! 

The children have settled in wonderfully after the break, and it’s been a busy and exciting start to the term. We started with our first swimming lesson, and the children had a fantastic time in the pool, showing great enthusiasm and teamwork. In History, we explored Sumerian artefacts. The children carefully examined these objects and used their features to make guesses about what they might be and what they can tell us about life in the past. It was a great way to bring history to life and spark their curiosity about ancient cultures! 

This week Year 5 have been exploring different environments in their English work. They have been all over the world exploring Arctic, Rainforest, Oceanic, and Human habitats. Throughout their exploration they have explored ideas around what it is that threatens the existence of these places as we know them. They have expressed this through a creative session completing a task designed to apply their knowledge. 

Our Year 6 artists have been diving into the wonderful world of Impressionism, taking inspiration from the master himself, Claude Monet! They've shown fantastic aspiration as they carefully observed his techniques and experimented with colour and light to create their own beautiful, textured paintings. It's been a joy to see them develop their artistic skills and express their creativity. 

This week I have met with each year group team separately to review the outcomes and progress of pupils over the spring term. These meetings are an important part of our assessment cycle and help us to refine our provision to fill gaps in children's learning.