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Electricity in UKS2

Electricity in UKS2

Oaks, Elms and Beeches have enjoyed learning about electricity this half term. We began by researching scientists who have made key discoveries relating to electricity. We then learned how to draw an accurate circuit diagram of a series circuit. We carried out...

Festive Hats Ready for the Big Performance!

Festive Hats Ready for the Big Performance!

This week, the children enjoyed a festive craft activity as they prepared for our upcoming Christmas performance. Each child had the choice of making a hat shaped like either a reindeer or a Christmas tree. To begin, the children used their handprints as the main...

Bluebells Homework 28.11.25

Bluebells Homework 28.11.25

Bluebells homework this week is as follows: FOR CHILDREN WITH YEAR 3 CGP BOOKS: English – Pg 8 and 9 - Verbs Maths -  Pg 50 - Money FOR CHILDREN WITH YEAR 2 CGP BOOKS: English – Pg 12 and 13 - Mixed grammar practice Maths -  Pg 14 and 15 - Progress test 1 READING All...

Year 5/6 Homework 28.11.25

Year 5/6 Homework 28.11.25

Oaks 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5 1x arithmetic paper (optional) on https://mathsbot.com/primary/ks2 Reading- 2 x reading plus texts plus at least 10 minutes reading per night recorded in your diary.   This week, homework...

Crafting Christmas Magic in Reception!

Crafting Christmas Magic in Reception!

This week in Reception, our young creators have been hard at work transforming simple craft sticks into festive masterpieces! From sparkling Christmas trees to cheerful Rudolph decorations. They carefully added unique touches to make each piece special. These...

Making mammals

Making mammals

This week in science the children in KS1 learned all about mammals. We found out what features mammals have and even learned that we are mammals! Then we created our own mammals on paper using our mammal checklist. Article 28 - Access to education

Exploring the Human Form in KS1

Exploring the Human Form in KS1

This term, KS1 are exploring the work of Antony Gormley, a sculptor known for creating pieces that often focus on the human form. We learned how he uses industrial materials like metal, wood, and concrete to build striking, large-scale sculptures. To bring these ideas...

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant – permanent post

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant – permanent post

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant – permanent post Education and Learning Support Staff  - Grade B Point 7 5 hours 25 minutes per week Term time only (38 weeks) to start January 2026 The Head teacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to...

Stop, Look, Listen – Learning Road Safety Together!

Stop, Look, Listen – Learning Road Safety Together!

Reception children have been learning how to stay safe near roads. We explored safe places to cross, including zebra crossings, pelican crossings, and crossing with a lollipop person. The children practised the steps: Stop, Look, Listen, Think with Miss Foster in our...

UKS2 Computing

UKS2 Computing

This week the children were using programming skills to change the colour, time and repetition of lights.  They enjoyed using the Crumbles to do this.  They required perseverance and the ability to debug in order to fix any problems that occurred.

Community Carols!

Community Carols!

On Saturday, Windy Nook Primary took a choir of Key Stage 2 children, plus members of our Sign Squad, out into the community for carol singing at the St. Alban's Centre! The choir sang carols for a very lovely audience and impressed all who attended with their...