We were delighted to welcome the Shades Team into school to lead a special collective worship celebrating Black history. Through engaging stories, music and thoughtful discussion, the children learned about inspirational Black figures and the important contributions they have made to our world. The session encouraged curiosity, respect and reflection, helping pupils to understand the value of diversity and the importance of treating everyone with kindness and fairness. It was a meaningful and uplifting experience enjoyed by children and staff alike.
Rec P: Gallery
Maths in Action, by Miss Hulse
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 10:04am
This week, I have been lucky enough to go around all of the classes and watch all of the wonderful maths learning that is taking place in our school. The children were all really engaged and loving their learning.
Collective worship, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 12:34pm
Reverend Pam joined us for a wonderful collective worship focused on this half term’s core value of perseverance. She shared the Bible story of Peter walking on water, highlighting how he showed perseverance in the face of difficulty. The children reflected on how we can learn from this story and demonstrate perseverance in our everyday lives.
Standing firm in power and pride, by Miss Hulse
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 10:20am
We had a wonderful visit this morning, from the Shades from the Diocese. Their theme this year is 'Standing firm in power and pride. Standing firm on God's word and celebrate that we are all uniquely made in the image and likeness of God. Jesus stood firm in truth and justice, showing us how to live boldly, faithfully and in community with one another. We celebrate the stories of hope and courage, shining God's light with our Christian faith being the catalyst to lasting change.'
A fantasic Collective Worship, enjoyed by all!
DT: Planning and Making Boats, by Mrs Perry
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 8:49am
In Reception, our children love exploring how things work through hands-on play and investigation. As part of our learning, the children planned, designed and created their own boats using junk modelling materials such as boxes, bottles and cardboard.
The children talked about their ideas, chose materials carefully and worked together to build their boats. They then tested them in water, watching to see which boats floated and which sank. This led to lots of excitement, problem-solving and thoughtful discussions about why some designs worked better than others.
Through this activity, the children developed creativity, curiosity and early science skills, while also building confidence, teamwork and resilience. Most importantly, they had lots of fun learning through play!
Transient Art, by Mrs Perry
Date: 28th Jan 2026 @ 4:26pm
Transient art is a creative and playful way for children to explore art using natural and everyday materials such as leaves, stones, shells, fabric and loose parts. Children are encouraged to arrange, design and redesign their creations, developing imagination, problem-solving skills and fine motor control. Because transient art is temporary, there is no pressure to make a finished product, allowing children to express themselves freely, collaborate with others and enjoy the process of creating. This open-ended approach supports curiosity, communication and a love of learning while helping children to connect with the world around them
UTW: History, by Mrs Perry
Date: 28th Jan 2026 @ 4:20pm
The children have been learning all about growing up and the different stages of life. We talked together about what happens as we grow from a baby into a child, an adult, and an older person. The children enjoyed ordering pictures to create a human timeline, helping them understand how people change over time. This learning supported them in talking about themselves, their families, and how everyone grows and develops in different ways.
UTW: Geography Learning, by Mrs Perry
Date: 28th Jan 2026 @ 4:11pm
We have been busy on our topic table, our learning objectives were:
LO: To compare two contrasting environments, discussing differences (cold and hot climate)
LO: To discuss seasonal changes (comparing Summer and Winter)
LO: To gain a greater understanding of Africa (linked to 'Handa's Suprise' text)
God's Creation Art Paintings, by Mrs Perry
Date: 28th Jan 2026 @ 4:05pm
In Art we have been learning to paint God’s beautiful creations. The children have enjoyed looking closely at nature, such as flowers, trees, and animals, and using different colours and brushes to show what they can see. Through painting, the children are learning to care for God’s world, share their ideas, and feel proud of the special artwork they create.
Carol Concert, by Miss Hulse
Date: 17th Dec 2025 @ 11:58am
This morning, we all had a very festive time in our carol cencert. We sang beautiful songs that reminded us all of the true meaning of Christmas.
Literacy Learning, by Mrs Perry
Date: 11th Dec 2025 @ 4:20pm
Here are some photos to show our FANTASTIC learning in Literacy... all about Owls and other Nocturnal animals!
Maths Work, by Mrs Perry
Date: 11th Dec 2025 @ 4:17pm
This half term we have covered a range of different objectives, here are some photos to show our learning on:
-shape (2D and 3D)
-counting and numeral recognition
-practically subtracting
Owl Visit, by Mrs Perry
Date: 21st Nov 2025 @ 12:28pm
Last Monday, Reception had a special visit from the Owls! They had an amazing time listening and learning some different facts about Owls, they even got to hold one!!
The Walrus and the Carpenter, by Miss Healey
Date: 17th Nov 2025 @ 2:59pm
This week Year 5 began our poetry topic in English! We are studying The Walrus and The Carpenter by Lewis Carroll. Today we focused on performing the poem using our reading aloud skills and focusing on rhythm and rhyme with a few actions splashed in there!
Jodrell Bank - Year 5 - 12.11.25, by Miss Healey
Date: 12th Nov 2025 @ 3:46pm
Today we have the most amazing trip. We went to see the Lovell telescope at Jodrell Bank. We learnt so much information about Earth, Space and the planets! We went on a virtual tour of space in the Space Dome which was mindblowing!
English in Nursery, by Mrs Andrews
Date: 7th Nov 2025 @ 3:57pm
In Nursery, we are always developing our communication, language, and literacy skills. We talk with our friends as we independently choose our learning, and every three weeks we explore a new topic book. We take part in activities such as retelling the story, creating story maps, and labelling pictures with our names.
We also enjoy making up our own stories and bringing them to life using musical instruments and actions. Throughout the classroom, there are plenty of opportunities for writing in all areas. Each week, we learn new vocabulary linked to our current topic.
Handa's Surprise, by Mrs Perry
Date: 6th Oct 2025 @ 3:47pm
We have had so much fun this week in Reception, learning all about Kenya!
Handa lives in Kenya in Africa, we have been learning all about her life and how this differs from our own lives. Look at all the fun we have had in provision!
Macmillan Coffee Morning, by Miss Sheldon
Date: 30th Sep 2025 @ 2:51pm
Reception enjoyed having some juice and biscuits with their friends on Friday for the Macmillan Coffee Morning.
The children generously brought in biscuits and £1 donations for this incredible cause!
Special Friends, by Miss Hulse
Date: 5th Sep 2025 @ 3:38pm
Year 6 had a lovely day today, meeting their special friend. Year 6 children made cards for their new friends and then got to spend the afternoon getting to know them.
Learn, Love and Grow Together Day in Reception!!, by Miss Sheldon
Date: 11th Jul 2025 @ 4:08pm
Reception have had a fantastic day celebrating Learn, Love and Grow Together Day. We collected and decorated our friendships sticks, which we gave to our friends and we also watched a magic puppet show! We then ended the day with an ice lolly. The children have had a fantastic day in the sunshine.
EYFS Sports Day, by Miss Kyte
Date: 2nd Jul 2025 @ 4:18pm
A huge well done to all of the children who took part in the EYFS Sports Day. You were all fantastic!
KS2 Sports Day, by Miss Kyte
Date: 2nd Jul 2025 @ 4:08pm
A huge well done to all of the children who took part in the Key Sage Two Sports Day. You were all fantastic!
St Peter's Day Fun!, by Miss Sheldon
Date: 27th Jun 2025 @ 2:47pm
We had so much fun celebrating St Peter's day today! We did some lovely work on him in class and enjoyed the entertainment and ice-creams so much!
Our Class Assembly, by Miss Sheldon
Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 3:59pm
Well done to RP for completing their first class assembly! The children were fantastic, they spoke with clear voices and were fantastic singers, well done everybody we are all very proud!!
Reception's Farm Trip, by Miss Sheldon
Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 3:46pm
On Friday we went to the Farm! We had so much fun feeding the animals, learning lots of interesting facts, riding on a donkey and watching the cows being milked, the children were all very sensible!
