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Bluebells Homework 10.10.25

Bluebells Homework 10.10.25

Bluebells homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – Pg 20 & 21 - Conjunctions with main clauses Maths -  p25 - Written subtraction Daily reading – diaries will be checked on Mondays. Homework club is available for all children to access if needed on a...

Subitising Superstars: Exploring Numbers 1 to 4

Subitising Superstars: Exploring Numbers 1 to 4

This week in Reception, children have been developing their early number sense through exciting activities focused on numbers 1 to 4. Using flashcards, finger patterns, and everyday objects, they practised subitising, recognising small quantities without counting....

Designing Robot Routes!

Designing Robot Routes!

This week in Computing, Year 2 explored how programming isn’t just about writing code — it can also involve designing and creating artwork to support a project. The children worked in groups to design their own robot mats, choosing a theme and drawing six pictures to...

NumBots – KS1

NumBots – KS1

We’re excited to let you know that ks1 are using NumBots, a fun and interactive online programme designed to help children build strong foundations in number sense, addition, and subtraction. NumBots is all about helping children develop quick recall of number facts...

KS1 explore the Torah

KS1 explore the Torah

KS1 have been exploring a very special book in Judaism — the Torah. We began by learning that the Torah is the most sacred text in the Jewish faith. It contains stories, teachings, and laws that guide how Jewish people live their lives. We discovered that the Torah is...

Year 5/6 Homework 10.10.25

Year 5/6 Homework 10.10.25

This week, homework will be in CGP Books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.24 – Written Multiplication and p.25 – Written Division Y5 Oaks – English- p56 - Apostrophes for Missing Letters and p57 - Apostrophes for Singular Possession 1x arithmetic paper (optional)...

Elms Homework 10.10.25

Elms Homework 10.10.25

Elms homework this week is as follows: CGP Books English – p57 & 58 - Possessive Apostrophes Maths – p21-22 - Multiplying and Dividing by 10,100 and 1,000 Reading Plus – 5 texts to be completed by Thursday. Time is given in class and children are usually able to...

Reception Class – Phonics & Reading Information

Reception Class – Phonics & Reading Information

Thank you to all the parents who attended our recent Reception reading meeting in school. To support you further at home, we’ve attached a helpful information pack covering phonics and early reading. You can download the presentation as a PDF, which includes QR codes...

This Week in Reception: Creative Christmas Sparkle!

This Week in Reception: Creative Christmas Sparkle!

    It might still be autumn outside, but inside Reception, the festive cheer has well and truly arrived! The children have been busy designing their 'Cauliflower Cards' with a burst of creativity and sparkle. Using their handprints to shape Christmas trees, they...

London’s burning, London’s burning!

London’s burning, London’s burning!

Key Stage One had an amazing (though slightly wet) day when we saw first hand how destructive fire can be. We listened to Mark's safety talk and knew how to stay safe around fire. Mark then set up our houses to recreate Pudding Lane before we watched from a safe...

Bringing History to Life!

Bringing History to Life!

This week, Year 2 stepped back in time to 1666! Through drama and freeze frame activities, the children acted out key moments from the Great Fire of London. These powerful scenes helped us imagine what it might have felt like to live through the fire, and gave us...

Talking Maths!

Talking Maths!

Lower Key Stage 2 have been doing lots of oracy in maths lately. We have been taking time to discuss concepts and unpick everything we can learn. This week, we have been doing multiplication and groups have been talking and sharing their thinking in oracy activities....