by Amanda Clough | May 22, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Outdoor Learning, Science
This week, we concluded our It’s Not a Stick focus with a creative and highly engaging playdough activity. The children worked collaboratively to follow a simple recipe, carefully measuring, pouring, and mixing ingredients to make black playdough. They were fascinated...
by Miss Smith | May 19, 2026 | English, Oaks, Outdoor Learning
In our reading lesson today, Oaks took part in a reading comprehension relay, working in pairs to read a text before running to the teacher for their first question. They then ran back to their partner to find the answer in the text and write it on a whiteboard before...
by Amanda Clough | May 15, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Computing, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Music, News, Outdoor Learning, PSHE, Science
This week the children enjoyed a lovely mix of group time and learning through play. During a Circle Time we began with a short songs warm‑up using familiar action songs such as Let’s Go Walking and Funky Monkey, helping to build confidence, relationships and a sense...
by Amanda Clough | May 8, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Computing, Design Technology, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Music, News, Outdoor Learning, Science
This week in nursery we have continued exploring the It’s Not a Stick book and theme. Children added to our It’s Not a Stick display through lovely 1‑to‑1 conversations and mark‑making sessions, and outdoors in the sandpit they used a stick to mark make, saying, “It’s...
by Amanda Clough | May 5, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Design Technology, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Music, News, Outdoor Learning, PSHE
This week in Nursery, we continued to support our new friends by helping them become familiar with daily routines and understand how to access all areas of the nursery. The children are growing in confidence and independence as they settle in and build relationships...
by Mrs Ramanandi | Apr 26, 2026 | Dragonflies, Ladybirds, Outdoor Learning, Science
The children in the Reception Classes have made a fantastic start to our Planting and Growing topic. The children explored soil, prepared garden beds and learned why plants need the right conditions to grow. They were especially fascinated by worms, discovering how...
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