During the unforgettable Year 5 trip to Broughton Woods, they had the opportunity to participate in a wide range of outdoor activities aimed at enhancing their social and personal development while having fun and learning new skills. The meticulously designed programme ensured that the pupils were occupied from the moment they arrived. One of the…
“Splendid Skies” is the theme for Year 1 this term, the children are questioning “what is weather?” and learning about different weather types and the seasons. To investigate the impact of the wind they carried out a parachute experiment. They had great fun making parachutes some children made large parachutes and some made smaller ones…
After the success of Shakespeare Week last year, our theme this year was Dickens with pupils of all ages participating in a range of activities designed to inspire their English skills and ignite their curiosity about the Victorian era. The week was full of fun and engaging activities that encouraged students to dive into the…
Last Friday the whole school came together to celebrate the King’s Coronation. From a fun-filled Buddy picnic to heartfelt letters addressed to the king, we marked the occasion (all dressed in red, white and blue) with enthusiasm. Pre-Prep got creative by painting portraits and pictures of the king and felt like royalty as they made…
The King’s Coronation has been a big focus in the Babies, Bluebells and Poppies rooms, with lots of crafts, role-playing and outdoor fun. The children have enjoyed making flags, crowns and even scones, while also learning new ways to greet people. Magnetic boards, dinosaurs and small world play have been popular activities. Finger painting and…
Reading and writing are fundamental skills that are crucial for children’s success in school and beyond. What do we do to accelerate a child’s development and give them the best start? The answer to that question is early years phonics. What is early years phonics? Early years phonics is a method of teaching children how…
Babies and Bluebells have had a great start back after the Easter break with lots of fun activities and learning experiences. From painting tracks with toy cars to creating penguin habitats, the children have been exploring their interests and expanding their imaginations. Meanwhile, Poppies have been busy with observational painting and digging for treasure and…
Year 7 had an exciting art and design technology (DT) trip to the Henry Moore Foundation and Wenbar factory. The trip gave students an opportunity to explore the world of sculpture and retail design. At the Henry Moore Foundation, Year 7 had the chance to examine various sculptures and learn about Henry Moore’s life and…
Spectacular Science Week Science Week provided the perfect opportunity to create a science “buzz” around the school and ignite a passion for all things scientific. All year groups from Pre-Reception to Year 8 got involved in a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for this year was: Save the Planet! Holmwood Murder…
To celebrate Red Nose Day this year we asked the children to come to school dress in their usual school uniform, but with a funny hat and if they wished they could also wear Red Nose merchandise and mix and match these with school uniform.
