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Image of This morning, we researched Electric Vehicles, investigating the best materials and assembly methods for our chassis. Our budding carpenters also put their skills to the test, learning how to use a hacksaw with precision.

25 Feb

This morning, we researched Electric Vehicles, investigating the best materials and assembly methods for our chassis. Our budding carpenters also put their skills to the test, learning how to use a hacksaw with precision.

Image of Huge congratulations to Luella for being named Year 4’s Reader of the Week! Your amazing consistency and love for books every single week is so inspiring—keep shining, Luella!

25 Feb

Huge congratulations to Luella for being named Year 4’s Reader of the Week! Your amazing consistency and love for books every single week is so inspiring—keep shining, Luella!

Image of Today we started our design technology week. We have started to look what can make a vehicle move. In teams we started with our Lego kits attaching a battery and motor.

24 Feb

Today we started our design technology week. We have started to look what can make a vehicle move. In teams we started with our Lego kits attaching a battery and motor.

Image of Such a busy day, in PE we are learning basketball skills..team work is needed and ball control. As you can see we are smashing it!

24 Feb

Such a busy day, in PE we are learning basketball skills..team work is needed and ball control. As you can see we are smashing it!

Image of Mini electricians in year 3 building motors.

24 Feb

Mini electricians in year 3 building motors.

Image of Yesterday afternoon, we kicked off our 6-week Bounce Forward programme with Lyndsey from Lancashire Mind. She’ll be visiting every Monday to boost the children’s resilience and wellbeing, and we can't wait to see the positive impact on the class.

24 Feb

Yesterday afternoon, we kicked off our 6-week Bounce Forward programme with Lyndsey from Lancashire Mind. She’ll be visiting every Monday to boost the children’s resilience and wellbeing, and we can't wait to see the positive impact on the class.

Image of Science Investigation: Solids, Liquids, and Gases!

24 Feb

Science Investigation: Solids, Liquids, and Gases!

Image of Ready to show off your most creative reading spots? Join our "Drop Everything and Read" challenge by sharing a photo of your child's most imaginative reading nook for a chance to win a special trip to Waterstones and Costa.

24 Feb

Ready to show off your most creative reading spots? Join our "Drop Everything and Read" challenge by sharing a photo of your child's most imaginative reading nook for a chance to win a special trip to Waterstones and Costa.

Image of Get ready for next week! We're celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March. Your child can come dressed as their favourite book character—have a look online for some great, cost-free ideas using things you already own!

23 Feb

Get ready for next week! We're celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March. Your child can come dressed as their favourite book character—have a look online for some great, cost-free ideas using things you already own!

Image of Reception have been exploring Chinese New Year! They learned about family traditions, lucky colours, and the story of the Zodiac. The children enjoyed sequencing the animals from ‘The Great Race’ and creating their own festive lanterns and cards.

23 Feb

Reception have been exploring Chinese New Year! They learned about family traditions, lucky colours, and the story of the Zodiac. The children enjoyed sequencing the animals from ‘The Great Race’ and creating their own festive lanterns and cards.

Image of After recalling our knowledge of the history of Chinese New Year, we learnt about the type of food that is eaten and the dragon & lion dances in the parade. Reception loved trying some spring rolls and prawn crackers.

23 Feb

After recalling our knowledge of the history of Chinese New Year, we learnt about the type of food that is eaten and the dragon & lion dances in the parade. Reception loved trying some spring rolls and prawn crackers.

Image of In Maths, Reception have been learning about Length and Height. Using mathematical language and developing their oracy further using shorter/longer, taller/shorter/tallest!

23 Feb

In Maths, Reception have been learning about Length and Height. Using mathematical language and developing their oracy further using shorter/longer, taller/shorter/tallest!