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Body percussion in KS1

Body percussion in KS1

by | Jan 24, 2025 | Nightingales, Owls, Robins

In KS1 we have been exploring body percussions. We have been marching to the beat, recognising a change in tempo (speed) and clapping along to different rhythms including crochets and quavers.
Marvellous Materials in KS1

Marvellous Materials in KS1

by | Jan 17, 2025 | Nightingales, Owls, Robins, Science

In science this term we are learning about everyday materials and their properties. This week, we have been learning to identify the difference between an object and the material it is made from. We have been exploring different materials and discussing their...
La Tamborrada – Festival of Drums

La Tamborrada – Festival of Drums

by | Jan 17, 2025 | Beeches, Bees, Bluebells, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Dragonflies, Elms, Events and Visits, Ladybirds, News, Nightingales, Oaks, Owls, Reception, Robins, Snowdrops, Tulips

In the 1800s, the city of San Sebastían (in Northern Spain) was under the occupation of ever-changing foreign armies. The people lacked freedom and, annoyed at the soldiers who marched with their drums every day outside the city walls, decided to fight back. To mock...
KS1 Get Creative!

KS1 Get Creative!

by | Dec 20, 2024 | Nightingales, Owls, Robins

As part of our topic ‘Let’s Get Creative’ we have been designing and making Christmas stockings. The children started by researching different types of stockings and making some decisions about the stockings they liked best and why. Next the children designed the...