Incy Wincy Spider with FS1
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Last week FS1 explored the topic of Incy Wincy spider. We learnt the actions to the song, created webs and made decorated spider biscuits. We learnt what their webs are made from, what they eat and where they live. The children also enjoyed going on a spider hunt outside and found lots of spiders and cobwebs.
Dancing Achievement
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Congratulations to Emmie from Hazel class. Emmie and her dance team have progressed to the next stage of a dance competition and will perform at the O2 academy next year! Well done Emmie!
Year 6 Explore Europe
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In Geography, Y6 have been exploring Europe using various resources. We learnt all about using four and six-figure grid references to locate capital cities in the continent we live in.
Super Ted Baking
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Super Ted challenged the FS2 children to make their very own Colour Monster biscuit! The children chose which feeling they wanted their Colour Monster to be and decorated them. We must say, they looked delicious!
Careers in English Month – Meet the Author
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As part of Careers in English month, Holly class signed up to ‘Meet the author Annelise Gray’ via a zoom link. Annelise is most known for her books on Circus Maximus which are stories set during the Roman Empire when when Caligula rules and chariots race at the empire’s famous Coliseums. Circus Maximus is a riveting read that […]
School Council Elections
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The children of Holly class enjoyed taking part in the School Council elections last week. Mrs Morton and Mrs Ozer-Key and in fact the whole of Holly class were super impressed with the children who had put themselves forward to be considered. They all demonstrated an amazing level of dedication, independence and maturity by sharing their views […]
Out of School Achievements!
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Well done to Amber who has achieved her bronze level 1 gymnastic award and also a huge well done to Harry for getting man of the match! Harry plays football for the Aston Swallownest under 8s. Brilliant work Amber and Harry!
Going Above and Beyond!
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In History the children have been learning about the Anglo-Saxons. Archie is thoroughly enjoying this topic and so he has gone above and beyond to do additional research which he has shared with his peers. Well done Archie! We are proud of you!
Beech Class Update
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This week in Beech Class we learnt all about democracy as we voted for our school council. We had 18 children who all tried to convince us that they should be our two representatives. All children gave some really convincing speeches about why they would be suitable and some of the reasons included: -To help people when […]
EYFS Open Day
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On Tuesday 26th September we will be hosting our first open day for our EYFS unit of the year. The event is for Foundation Stage 1 and Foundation Stage 2 parents and children. It will give you some valuable information on what to expect from us and what we expect from you. See our short […]