Year 3 have been scaling numbers by 10. First we used a Gattegno chart and then we used 1s and 10s counters to visually represent the equations. Ask us how we use 3 x 4 to work out 30 x 4!...
This week in Science, our learning enquiry was, ‘How can we clean muddy water?’ We worked in groups to investigate different ways of separating mixtures. We mixed several solids into water to create muddy water and then tested different methods, including sieving, decanting and filtration, to make the...
This week in RE, we learned about the importance of translating the Bible so that the Christian message can reach people all around the world. We began by playing a game that helped us understand how easily meaning can be lost when a message is passed...
Year 6 enjoyed a fantastic paper bag making workshop on Friday, delivered by award-winning local designer Ella Doran. Look at the beautiful paper bags they made, using origami folding techniques. Thank you Ella for all the fun - we are very proud of Year 6's...
This week, Year 6 published their setting descriptions. These were inspired by the story ‘Floodland’ by Marcus Sedgwick. Children then used watercolour paints to bring their setting to life....
Another enormous thank you to the PTA for running this fantastic cookie decorating after school class. The children had lots of fun decorating - and eating their creations!...
During this month's Holy Moly family service, we considered 2 Corinthians 2:14: When we follow the Holy Spirit, the Spirit will give us power to be his witness and through us diffuse the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to God the...
The Gardening Club sunflowers are really establishing themselves well, but their increasing size and top heaviness meant we had to put some structure in place for them during our session, so we practised our figure of eight knots and tied them so that they can...
We all really enjoyed experimenting with paint - mixing different colours, rolling our chosen cars on the paint, getting different patterns and also painting them! In addition to the fun, we also had an opportunity to improve many skills, like: - hand eye coordination: by guiding our...
This week in Nursery, we wrapped up our story Lola Plants a Garden by revisiting everything we have learned about plants and planting seeds. On Thursday, we were very excited to discover that some of the beans we planted last week had already started to...