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Transition and New Experiences for our Nursery Children

Transition and New Experiences for our Nursery Children

We have had another busy and exciting week in nursery. Our children who will be moving to Reception in September had a lovely time visiting their future classes during transition days on Tuesday and Wednesday, where they enjoyed getting to know Mrs Ramanandi, Mrs...

Super Symmetry: Butterfly Magic!

Super Symmetry: Butterfly Magic!

Our Reception children have been full of excitement as they observed their caterpillars form a chrysalis, sparking lots of curiosity and discussion about how living things grow and change. They have been carefully checking on them each day, wondering what might be...

From Seeds to Sports: A Week of Growing and Moving!

From Seeds to Sports: A Week of Growing and Moving!

This week we continued our transport theme across all of our learning areas, with a wide range of hands-on and creative activities. In the writing area, the children practised their cutting skills by carefully cutting out different forms of transport and then matching...

Father’s Day Cards in Robins

Father’s Day Cards in Robins

The Robins have been busy making some very special cards for Father’s Day! The children put lots of thought into their detailed sketches of their dads, carefully adding features that make each one unique. The bright, colourful backgrounds really make their artwork...

Wheels, Words and Wonderful Learning in Nursery!

Wheels, Words and Wonderful Learning in Nursery!

This week we continued our transport topic and the children explored their creativity using the interactive whiteboard to design their own cars. They carefully chose the colour of the body, selected the type of wheels, added numbers or motifs, and even decided what...

Transport Adventures and Sports Day Fun!

Transport Adventures and Sports Day Fun!

This week we have introduced our new focus on transport, and the children have been exploring this theme in lots of creative and hands-on ways. During snack time, we enjoyed reading a range of transport-themed books, which sparked discussion and curiosity about...

Tree Detectives: Discovering Nature Around Us

Tree Detectives: Discovering Nature Around Us

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...

Turning Simple Materials into Big Ideas!

Turning Simple Materials into Big Ideas!

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...

Springtime Fun and Easter Learning in Nursery

Springtime Fun and Easter Learning in Nursery

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...

Brilliant Bouquets in KS1

Brilliant Bouquets in KS1

This half term, the children have been exploring colour and pattern through exciting art activities inspired by artists such as Mondrian, the Delaunays, and Jill Charuk. First, the children created their own colour wheels, experimenting with mixing primary colours to...

Key Stage Two Easter Service 2026

Key Stage Two Easter Service 2026

This morning, key stage two children took part in our Easter service. The children were all exceptional in their roles. Some played instruments, some were part of Sign Squad and everyone sang their hearts out. Year 5 told the Easter story and their hard work to learn...