Materials and their properties

by Mr McKay | May 6, 2026 | Owls, Nightingales, Robins, Science

Our Key Stage 1 children have been busy scientists this week, exploring different materials and their properties! The classroom was filled with excitement as the children investigated a wide range of objects made from wood, plastic, metal, fabric and more. First, the...

KS1 sort materials

by Mr McKay | May 1, 2026 | Nightingales, Owls, Robins, Science

In KS1 this week, the children have been investigating the exciting world of materials! They enjoyed sorting everyday objects into groups based on what they are made from, such as wood, plastic, metal, and fabric. As part of their learning, the children talked about...

Helping Plants Grow, One Spade at a Time

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...

This Is Me: Creativity and Confidence

by Amanda Clough | Apr 24, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, News, Outdoor Learning, PSHE, Science

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of our new children and their families. It has been a pleasure watching everyone settle in, and we are incredibly proud of how our “older” children have welcomed, supported, and nurtured our new starters. Their...

Springtime Fun and Easter Learning in Nursery

by Amanda Clough | Apr 2, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Music, News, Outdoor Learning, Religious Education, Science

This week in Nursery, we focused on Easter and explored the Easter story together. Our playdough area had a special Easter and new‑life theme, complete with Easter chicks and spring decorations to spark imaginative play. We finished our Easter cards by writing names...

Exploring Patterns and New Life in Nursery

by Amanda Clough | Mar 27, 2026 | Butterflies and Caterpillars, Design Technology, English, Health and Well-Being, Maths, Outdoor Learning, Science

This week in nursery the children enjoyed a range of spring‑themed learning experiences. In maths they explored and developed early movement pattern understanding through gross motor actions, body awareness, and spatial reasoning. They created simple repeating...