Reception have had a wonderful end to our spring term. We have seen some fantastic writing of our five sentence story in literacy and in maths we have consolidated our learning for the term. We ended our understanding the world topic on dinosaurs by making fossils which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Have a lovely Easter break! 

Year 1 have finished their exciting Moon Zoom DT unit with a fantastic rocket launch of creativity! The children began by designing their own spaceships, carefully selecting the materials they would need, and even creating a list poster to plan their builds. Using recycled materials, they then brought their designs to life, thinking like real engineers as they explored shapes, structures, and joining techniques. It was wonderful to see their imagination take flight! 

Our Year 2 students discovered that whether it's exploring colourful picture books, enjoying engaging story times, or participating in fun activities, our local libraries offer endless opportunities for learning and growth. By visiting the library, children not only develop a love for books but also gain valuable skills that will stay with them for life. Take your child to the library today – a whole new world of discovery awaits!  

This week, Year 3 made their very own tacos. They have worked incredibly hard this half term and were demonstrating our school values of resilience and respect throughout our 'Cook Well, Eat Well' topic. A big well done to all of Year 3 and thank you to Ms Harrison for being a fantastic sous-chef too! 

Year 4 have had a fantastic term! They wrote diary entries about their trip to Cassiobury park, using the toolkit to capture their experiences. In Art, the class explored the stunning landscapes of mountains and rivers. Using the unique style of Jen Aranyi, they created beautiful, vibrant artworks.In Design and Technology, they designed and created their own food packages, showcasing their creativity and practical skills. To wrap up the week, Year 4 got creative with Easter cards, designing and making their own unique cards to celebrate the season. It’s been a week full of creativity, learning, and fun! 

Year 5 enjoyed a fabulous trip to the Tring Museum of Natural Science this week. They engaged in four different activities throughout the day linking into their upcoming science unit 'Animals Including Humans'. The activities were based on investigating how the animals were adapted to survive by focussing on their teeth and other adaptations as well as this the children also completed a workshop on classification of animals as well as an animal drawing. 

The Year 6 students brought their geography and DT learning full circle as they completed their recycled turtle projects - a powerful symbol of environmental awareness. The finished turtles serve as a creative reminder of our responsibility to protect marine life from pollution and climate change. The children showed great pride in their completed pieces, which combined their practical DT skills with their deepened understanding of environmental impact. A fantastic way to conclude our geography unit with these meaningful, hands-on creations.

This week we undertook some self-reflection exploring the outcomes of our staff survey and what we can do to be better. We also launched a new End of Term Report format so that staff can begin work on those. Lastly, we reviewed the PSHE and Values provision and what we intend to do next term.

At this week's parent workshop, Mr. Bristow outlined our plans for SATS Week 2025, including our school's preparation strategy and practical revision tips for home learning. Missed the workshop? Access Mr. Bristow's presentation slides by clicking here.