In maths this week, Year 6 took on the challenge of partitioning 10,000 using Cuisenaire rods. These colourful rods helped the children visually represent and break down large numbers, deepening their understanding of place value and how numbers are composed. By using the rods, the pupils...
As part of our Black History Month celebrations, Year 5 have been learning about the lives and achievements of famous Black Georgian Britons. We explored the significant contributions of individuals who often go unrecognised in history and discussed how they overcame challenges to make a...
This week in Year 4, we had a fantastic session of partner reading, where the children worked together to practise reading clearly, fluently, and with expression. Partner reading is a wonderful way for the children to support one another, as they take turns reading aloud...
This half term, Year 3 have been busy developing their artistic talents as part of their Art unit, focusing on sculpture. The children have thoroughly enjoyed practising a variety of new skills, including incising and making impressions to shape and form their clay creations. As part...
Year 2 have been starting their day with some fantastic rapid recall number time in maths. This morning routine is helping the children to improve their quick thinking and fluency with numbers, setting them up for success in their maths lessons. This week, our focus has...
This week, Year 1 have been learning about the brave actions of Rosa Parks and how her courage changed history forever. The children have been working hard to retell her inspiring story in their writing, focusing on how Rosa’s decision to stand up for her...
In Reception this week, we have been celebrating Black History Month. We have been reading lots of wonderful stories by different black authors. After reading the story Coming to England by Floella Benjamin we discussed the many different countries that our families have travelled from....
This week in Nursery, the children had a fantastic time exploring mark making by drawing spirals. This fun and creative activity allowed the children to practise their fine motor skills while experimenting with shapes, patterns, and movement on paper. Mark making is an important step in...