This week, Year 6 launched their new science unit all about light with a fascinating exploration of how light helps us to see. The children began by observing their partner’s pupils in both light and dark settings, noticing how their pupils dilated in dimmer environments...
This week, Year 5 have embarked on an exciting new writing unit focused on creating newspaper reports about the Windrush Generation. To kick off the unit, the children engaged in thoughtful discussions about the experiences of the Windrush Generation, reflecting on their journey, challenges, and...
This week in writing, Year 4 have been bringing their class reader, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, to life through hot-seating activities. Taking on the role of Edward Tulane, the children explored his thoughts, feelings, and experiences, using these insights to enrich their own...
Year 3 had a fantastic start to the week with an inspiring visit to the National Portrait Gallery. During the trip, the children explored artworks featuring significant Black figures in history and the arts. They learned about the achievements and contributions of these individuals, discussing...
This week in maths, Year 2 have been developing their understanding of grouping objects. The children practised organising items into groups and learned how to identify whether the groups were equal or unequal. They discovered that groups are equal when they contain the same number of...
This week, Year 1 put their construction skills to the test in their Design Technology lessons by designing and building their very own model cars! The children began by sketching their ideas, thinking carefully about the features their cars would need. They then used a...
This week in maths, Reception have been learning to recognise that objects are often made up of smaller parts. For example, a rocket is a single object but consists of different components, such as a body, fins, and a nose cone. To bring this concept to...
This week in Nursery, the children had lots of fun taking the class bear on an adventure around the classroom! As they explored different spaces, they practised using positional language to describe where they placed the bear. From "on the table" to "under the chair"...