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Performing Poetry in UKS2

Performing Poetry in UKS2

Over the past two weeks, Years 5 and 6 have been studying and enjoying a range of poetry inspired by World War One. This week, we have focussed on ‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’ by Wilfred Owen, culminating in putting together performances of the poem which we...
Firework and Bonfire Safety in UKS2

Firework and Bonfire Safety in UKS2

This afternoon, the Elms, Oaks and Beeches classes have been learning about safe behaviour around fireworks and bonfires. We learnt about the Firework Safety Code, what to do in an emergency relating to fires and fireworks, and about the consequences of anti-social...
Using Watercolour Paints in Elms

Using Watercolour Paints in Elms

This week in Elms, our favourite activity has been designing our Christmas cards for the Cauliflower Cards project. We used watercolours to create a colourwash background of a wintry sky. We then used thicker paints to add trees and snow, creating our beautiful winter...
Exploring New Vocabulary in UKS2

Exploring New Vocabulary in UKS2

This week, Elms, Oaks and Beeches have been working towards writing a setting description based on the short film ‘Eye of the Storm’. Today, we explored new vocabulary that we could use to enrich our description. We had a word mat of higher order...
Welcome to the Elms!

Welcome to the Elms!

We’ve had a great first day back in Elms. The children were very settled and sensible for their return to school. They’ve worked hard and made a great impression. We’re all looking forward to a fantastic year ahead, with lots of learning and fun to...