Just Talk Week – Year 6

Have you ever shouted or snapped at someone because you were feeling upset or worried? Just Talk Week’s theme for 2022 is to ‘Look beneath the surface’, to be patient with others, as we can’t always know the challenges that someone may be facing. Year 6 focussed on kindness and wellbeing as well as learning … 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

ADD-vance online parent support group

ADD-vance are offering a free online support group for parents/carers of primary aged children with diagnosed or suspected ASD or ADHD, on Tuesday 10th January 1pm – 2pm. You can book your tickets below. This will probably be a very popular event, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Year 6 GRIT

Some Y6 children have recently attended sessions focussed on growing resilience, alongside gaining some boxing skills. They had a great time! Check them out in action: More groups from Year 6 will be joining these sessions throughout the year.

Sombre celebrations in Reception

Last week we continued our focus on Bonfire Night, using the children’s first-hand experiences from the previous weekend to extend their learning. During topic we also spent time learning and talking about Remembrance Day. The children showed great maturity on Friday morning in joining a whole school two-minute silence. Our silence in Reception was accompanied … Read more

Circus Science in Year 3

As part of our topic on Forces, Year 3 took part in a Circus Science workshop. We discovered that the forces we have been learning about play a part in many circus skills such as juggling, plate spinning and even riding unicycles. Nick from Shooting Stars showed us forces in action in a Circus Science … Read more

Birthday Celebrations in Year 3

Year 3 had a fun-filled day of games and activities to celebrate William Ransom School’s 50th birthday. We enjoyed the inflatables, archery and Nerf battle in the morning. In the afternoon, we made party hats, played games and ate birthday cake. What a fabulous day. Happy Birthday, William Ransom School!

Spells and Bonfires!

This week our learning has been around the themes of Halloween and Bonfire Night. During Discover & Do we have had lots of enhancements in the classroom and outdoor area associated with spells and fireworks, amongst other things, and during Group Activities we have written potions and described fireworks. Below is a selection of photos … Read more