Blog Author: Miss McKendrey

Year 1 had a fantastic time taking part in a road safety workshop with Sarah from Pyjama Drama!

The children explored different types of road crossings and discussed the safest places to cross the road when a crossing isn’t available. They learned how important it is to stay alert and make…

Year 1 have been celebrating World Mental Day by taking g tie, to focus on their wellbeing and ways to look after their minds. They enjoyed an assembly from Barnados and explored some lovely ways to help them feel calm, happy and relaxed. The children practised visualisation, breathing techniques…

Our Laudato Si’ group have been following in the footsteps of St Francis by caring for God’s wonderful creation. This St Francis’ Day, they’ve been getting creative and making big hotels using recycled terracotta plant pots, bamboo canes and natural materials found in the local environment.

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Year 1 have been finding out what shopping was like in the 1950s, discovering just how different it was compared to today!

They learned that families would often queue each day for fresh food, paying with coins and notes, as there were no supermarkets. Instead, people visited a range of…

Today, our Year 1 children learned all about St Francis of Assisi and celebrated his feast day that took place earlier this week.

They discovered that St Francis loved God, people, animals and nature. The children talked about ways that they can look after and care for God’s wonderful world.…

Year 1 had a fantastic first djembe drumming lesson with Zozo, a master West African drummer! The children had great fun exploring the African drums and shaker instruments, discovering different rhythms, sounds and ways to play. It was a wonderful, energetic introduction to the joy of West African…

Year 1 have been looking at the Creation story in RE. This week, the children spent some time working in groups to recall the story. Then, they went in to the Garden of Peace where they spent some time reflecting on what they are thankful for in God’s creation. The children blew bubbles, as they…

Will from Rock Steady came into school to deliver an assembly and a workshop. He taught Year 1 about the difference between acoustic and electric instruments. He introduced them to some of his instruments and played some popular music for them to sing a long and clap to. During the workshop, some…

This term, Year 1 are working on improving their ball skills. In today’s PE lesson, the children worked on practising their rolling of a ball. When they were able to send the ball accurately to their teammates, they extended the distance over which they wear sending the ball. The children showed…

This week, Year 1 voted in the school council elections for who would represent their class this year. They all went in to the hall and casted their votes in the polling station. Six children stood in total and the votes were very close. Henry and Alina won the vote and are looking forward to…

What a fantastic start to Year 1! Our Year 1 class have enjoyed exploring the new areas of continuous provision in their classroom. It has been wonderful to see their curiosity, enthusiasm and confidence as they discover new opportunities for learning and play. They have made such a positive start…

Year 2 went to Walby Farm Park for their end of year trip along with Reception and Year 1. The sun was shining and everyone was smiling as they explored the animal barn and various play areas. All the children were treated to a tractor ride around some of the fields where they saw some deer and…