This week in Reception, the children have been learning about the seasons and discussing how the weather is changing as winter continues. Together, they observed the effects of sunlight on ice and snow, noticing how they gradually melted as the day warmed up. Through these conversations...
This week in Nursery, the children have been working on recognising numbers up to 5 and placing them in the correct order. Through a variety of fun and engaging activities, they practised identifying numerals, matching them to quantities, and arranging them sequentially. These activities are helping...
This week, the Year 6 group who stayed at school had a fantastic time participating in a range of exciting activities. One of the highlights was a thrilling kayaking session at the Laburnum Boat Club, where the children did brilliantly paddling along the canal and...
As part of Inspire Week, Year 5 had an exciting visit to the Kesslers Ltd office, where they had the unique opportunity to step into the world of business and creativity. Throughout the week, the children worked hard in teams to develop their own business...
This week in reading, Year 4 have been developing their skills with partner reading to improve fluency. Working in pairs, the children took turns reading aloud and listening carefully, practising reading with clear expression, smooth pacing, and attention to punctuation. Partner reading has allowed them...
This week in maths, Year 3 took on a fun and challenging problem-solving activity to deepen their understanding of place value and number formation. Using counters, they worked to create the largest possible three-digit number, exploring different combinations and discussing strategies with their classmates. This hands-on...
This week in maths, Year 2 have been working on their addition skills by using bead strings to add single-digit numbers to multiples of ten. This hands-on approach allowed the children to visualise each step as they counted and added beads, helping them see the...
This week, Year 1 have been learning how to paint using computers, exploring the basics of digital art. Today, the children practised using different tools in a paint app to create self-portraits. From experimenting with brush sizes to selecting colours and shapes, they enjoyed discovering...
This week in maths, Reception have been working hard to strengthen their counting and comparison skills. Through a range of fun activities, the children practised counting objects, matching numbers, and comparing quantities to see which groups had “more” or “fewer.” These hands-on exercises help build a...
This week, Nursery children set out on an exciting nature walk, exploring the beauty of autumn all around them. As they wandered through the outdoor spaces, the children eagerly collected a variety of colourful leaves, acorns, conkers, and pine cones. They were fascinated by the...