Curriculum
Year 5 Science – Properties of materials
Year 5’s new science unit this term is all about materials. The class have decided that they are already enjoying this unit as it involves lots of experiments! We have looked at what properties we know materials have and have planned and taken part in some initial experiments to test these theories. We are gearing … Read more
Our Christmas Reading Champions
Well done to all the families who managed to complete the 12 Challenges of Christmas. We were absolutely astounded at how many certificates we gave out in Keystage 1 and 2 assemblies this week. We hope you all enjoyed taking part. Here are photos of some of our Christmas reading champions and a couple of … Read more
The treaty between Guthrum and Alfred the Great.
We are coming to the end of our Viking unit in Year 5 – what a lot we have learnt about the constant battle for power between the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings! We have been using some primary and secondary sources of historical evidence this week, through looking at a copy of the original … Read more
World Cup Slip Up!
On Friday 18th November, Year 6 (along with the rest of the school) were involved in a very exciting day of writing. Some children from Eco Club were out litter picking, when they found the World Cup! They reported this to Mrs Driver straight away and we had an emergency assembly, with a visit from … Read more
William Ransom’s Exciting Writing Day
Friday 18th November was a day our children will never forget! Eco Club met up early with Mr Carmody to start the day with litter picking on the school field. To their utter amazement, they found the World Cup! The children ran in immediately to voice their astonishment to Mrs Driver, who rushed out to … Read more
Year 6 trip to IWM Duxford
Year 6 really enjoyed their trip to the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. There was lots to see and explore! Children were challenged to make their own short documentaries. Check them out in action:
The Great Fire of Year One – Holly Class
Year One went back in time to September 1666. We started the day by baking some soda bread, using bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast. We kneaded and shaped the dough. We then recreated the streets of London with our Tudor houses. The houses were close together and the wind was blowing just like it … Read more
Reception and Year 6 Buddies!
Before half term, Reception really enjoyed reading with their Year 6 buddies. Check them out in action:
Design & Technology
Intent Our Design & Technology curriculum is designed to inspire pupils to be imaginative and creative. We want our children to be inventive, resourceful and innovative and for them to be confident to take risks. We intend for all pupils to gain knowledge in the product design cycle, building on the planning and ideas, creation … Read more