In Reception, the children learned about old and new transport. We looked at pictures of old and modern cars, buses, planes, trains and bikes. We talked about how transport has changed over time. The children shared what they noticed, including differences in how vehicles look and how they move. This helped them understand the past and present and develop their speaking skills.
Rec P: Gallery
World Book Day Celebrations, by Miss Healey
Date: 9th Mar 2026 @ 5:05pm
We have had the best time celebrating World Book Day the past couple of weeks! We looked amazing in our costumes and also had a super time with our guest author Ian Bland. He was extremely funny and helped us write some amazing poetry of our own!
Ian bland- Poet visit, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 9th Mar 2026 @ 5:01pm
Today we were delighted to welcome the wonderful poet Ian Bland to our school. He performed and shared some of his fantastic poetry with the children before working with each year group to help them create their own poems.
The day was filled with creativity and laughter, and the children thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to explore poetry in such an engaging way. To finish the day, many pupils proudly showcased their poems during a special assembly. It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
Our 'Yayoi Kusama' inspired Art work, by Mrs Perry
Date: 9th Mar 2026 @ 12:38pm
We had to choose a troll design (linked to our 'Three Billy Goats Gruff' text) and then carefully trace the outline. We then used a cotton bud to create polka dots like our Artist ‘Yayoi Kusama’ we used brightly coloured paint to express ourselves and make each piece of art unique.
SKILLS:
Tracing supports artistic development by helping children practise controlled movements while experimenting with different lines and patterns.
Creativity and self-expression: Children explore colour, patterns, and design while creating their artwork.
We created a display to showcase our FANTASTIC art work!
Year 1's World Book Day, by Miss Weller
Date: 6th Mar 2026 @ 8:37am
Year 1 had a fantastic day celebrating World Book Day! They all made a fantastic effort with their costumes and really enjoyed working out who all the teachers were in the Masked Reader.
They also practiced their drawing skills and joined in a draw-along to create a very hungry caterpillar!
The Masked Reader- World book day, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 3:51pm
The pupils took part in an exciting quiz today, 'The masked Reader', in which they had to guess the teachers behind the masks and what book they are reading.
World Book Day - Elmer the Elephant, by Mrs Perry
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 1:11pm
Happy World Book Day from Reception! 📚🌟
Today we had a fantastic day celebrating World Book Day. We proudly showed off our amazing costumes, joined a special assembly, and spent time listening to lots of wonderful books - we even read to eachother!
Our class focus book was Elmer the Elephant, and we talked about how being unique and colourful makes us all special, just like Elmer. 🐘🌈
The children enjoyed lots of fun World Book Day activities in class, sharing stories together and celebrating our love of reading. What a brilliant day full of imagination, laughter, and books!
'Imagine That', by Mrs Perry
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 1:02pm
Our class had an amazing time on our trip to Imagine That!!! It was a fun-filled day of hands-on learning and creativity!
The children got to make their own slime and explore how bath bombs are made. We even created instant snow and learned about the science behind it. In the art area, everyone helped paint a large car and experimented with magnets to see how they work. They even got to decorate their own!
We also had lots of fun in the role play area, using our imaginations to act out different jobs and real-life situations. In the science area, students explored, tested ideas, and discovered new things together.
It was a wonderful day full of learning, laughter, and teamwork. The children were amazing and had a fantastic day!
Height in Reception!, by Miss Sheldon
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 12:43pm
This week we have been learning about height and exploring how we can measure different things around us. The children talked about what it means to be tall or short and enjoyed standing next to their friends to see who was taller or shorter.
We also measured different animals from our small world area. The children enjoyed exploring and discussing which objects were taller, shorter, longer, or smaller.
It has been lovely to see the children so engaged and excited while learning about measurement through fun, hands-on activities!
The Naughty Bus and London (UTW), by Mrs Perry
Date: 13th Feb 2026 @ 9:30am
In Reception, we explored the exciting city of London through the story of The Naughty Bus. The children followed the mischievous bus on its journey and used this as a starting point to learn about famous London landmarks. We discovered sights such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, The London Eye, and Buckingham Palace, talking about what makes each one special. Through creative play, map work, small world activities, and art, the children developed their understanding of the world while building new vocabulary and confidence in sharing their ideas.
Science - Floating and Sinking Experiment (UTW), by Mrs Perry
Date: 13th Feb 2026 @ 9:10am
In Reception, the children explore the exciting concept of floating and sinking through hands-on water play and investigation both indoors and outdoors. Using a variety of everyday objects, they make predictions, test their ideas, and talk about what they notice. These playful experiments help to develop early scientific thinking, encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and new vocabulary such as “float,” “sink,” “heavy,” and “light.” Through exploration and discussion, children build confidence in asking questions and sharing their discoveries.
Church, by Miss Hulse
Date: 11th Feb 2026 @ 10:50am
We had a lovely service this moening, thinking all about being 'Made with Love'. The children sang songs and read some beautiful prayers.
Transient Art, by Mrs Perry
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 12:30pm
The children used sticks, leaves and wooden logs to create faces, exploring transient art while expressing themselves and developing creativity and fine motor skills.
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!
A Fantastic Visit from 'Shades' - Black History, by Mrs Perry
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 9:44am
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.
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
