When we first arrived at Shoeburyness, the tide was low and we enjoyed exploring the small pools left on the foreshore, where we found tiny fish, crabs and living seaweed!...
This week, Year 1 have been busy becoming super observers as they explored the big question: Is this the seaside or not the seaside? Using a range of photographs and information clues, the children looked closely at landscapes, buildings, natural features and human activity to decide...
This week in Geography, we explored the structure of the Earth and learned about its different layers, including the crust, mantle, outer core and inner core. We discussed the characteristics of each layer and how they work together to shape our planet through processes such...
Year 3 have been looking at Spain in Geography. This week we sorted the physical and human features of Spain....
Over the next two weeks in writing, we will be exploring a text titled The Vanishing Rainforest, which tells a story of a tribe living in the Amazon Rainforest whose way of life is under threat due to deforestation. To immerse ourselves in the topic...
This week, Year 1 have been busy putting their writing skills to work by composing thoughtful letters to Kevin the Koala. The children loved imagining what Kevin might be getting up to in his beloved tree, and they used their creative flair to draw detailed...
This term in Humanities, we are learning about Brazil. In this lesson, students explored the country’s physical features, with a particular focus on Brazil’s geographical regions....
In Geography this week, Year 4 were looking at the different uses of water. We learned about agricultural uses of water as well as how water is used in different industries to make, build and manufacture different items - even ones we hadn’t considered before!...
This week, Year 1 have shown fantastic effort and enthusiasm, particularly in Humanities. We began exploring The UK and London, learning about each of the four countries and the special symbols that represent them — from capital cities to national flowers and iconic animals. The children...
Year 4 treated us to a fascinating class assembly about rivers this week. They performed their 'Rivers' song and raps beautifully and shared their learning with us clearly. They wrote the script for the assembly themselves, showcasing their wide range of learning about this topic!...