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Champion Gymnasts in KS1!

Champion Gymnasts in KS1!

KS1 have been learning about how to be a champion gymnast this half term. They have stepped up to the challenge showing many different ways to travel and balance using their big and small body parts.         Article 13: You have the right to find...

Humpty Dumpty Sat On a Wall

Humpty Dumpty Sat On a Wall

This half term we have been learning about everyday materials in science. Our investigation was to decide which material would be best at protecting Humpty Dumpty. Investigation focus: comparative test Before the investigation we explored different materials and...

UKS2 Music

UKS2 Music

IMG_9695 IMG_9698 IMG_9699 The children have been learning how to use body percussion during our music lessons.  They have listened, practiced and performed two classical music pieces called 'The Nutcracker' and 'In the Hall of the Mountain King'.  The children...

A super Space party in nursery!

A super Space party in nursery!

To conclude our Space topic we consolidated our knowledge of it by having a Space party. We prepared for our party throughout the week. We prepared by designing a placemat to put our party food on. We drew space themed things like rockets, The International Space...

Acts of Kindness in PSHE

Acts of Kindness in PSHE

Using the 'MELVA' programme, Tulips, Snowdrops and Bluebells have been doing a sequence of PSHE lessons all linked to mental health and wellbeing. They have visited some of the characters who live in Scratchicle Town - people who give great advice on how to take...

Elms Homework 21.2.25

Elms Homework 21.2.25

This week, Elms have been given a World Book Day homework activity sheet as their homework. Please complete as many activities as possible to encourage a love of reading. The activities are varied so hopefully there will be something each child can enjoy. This is due...

Book Fair 6th – 13th March!

Book Fair 6th – 13th March!

The annual Windy Nook Book Fair is upon us! From 6th – 13th March, you can come to the school hall and select from a range brand new, top-quality children’s books. Come and browse the range of fiction and non-fiction, classics and new books, as well as a huge...

How Many Jelly Beans?

How Many Jelly Beans?

The pupils and staff had a fantastic time celebrating the 25th anniversary of Number Day. We based our maths activities around the story 'How Many Jelly Beans?' The day was filled with fun activities focused on exploring the world of statistics and numbers. The...

Achieving the Silver Artsmark Award!

Achieving the Silver Artsmark Award!

Our journey towards achieving the Artsmark award has been a success! We have been awarded the Silver Award! After 2 years of hard work, we have raised the profile of the arts within school. This award (accredited by Arts Council England) is the only creative quality...

Basketball Champions

Basketball Champions

Wow! Some of our Year 3 and 4 students took part in a basketball competition and managed to win every game without conceding a single basket! Their hard work, determination, and teamwork paid off as they were crowned tournament champions. A huge well done to everyone...

February 25 Newsletter

February 25 Newsletter

Please click on the document below for a copy of February's newsletter. Should you require a paper version then please ask at reception. February 25 Newsletter Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing,...

Valentine’s Day and much more!

Valentine’s Day and much more!

This week in nursery we have continued to focus on numbers. We completed some fabulous writing to describe what we found during our number hunt last week and we made a display in our classroom. We also discussed Valentines Day and thought about the people that we...