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LGBT+ History Month- Science and Innovation

During our LGBT+ History Month collective worship, we learned about the theme of science and innovation and why it is important to recognise the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history. We talked about how science and innovation help make the world a better place and how many inventors, scientists, and thinkers have made important discoveries by being curious, creative, and brave. We discussed how everyone should feel able to be themselves, as people often do their Read more

By Mrs Pillitteri, ago

Promoting self- efficacy

In our recent collective worship assembly, we focused on the theme of self-efficacy and the importance of believing in ourselves. We explored the story of The Tortoise and the Hare, discussing how the tortoise succeeds by trusting his own abilities and persevering rather than comparing himself to others. This led us to reflect on why self-belief matters and how recognising our strengths can help challenges feel less stressful and more manageable. We also took part Read more

By Mrs Pillitteri, ago

Making and testing sundials

In our science lesson today, Year 5 Juniper were looking at time. We have been looking at the Earth and Space this half term and have already looked into day and night, but today we delved further to find out how we tell the time. We learnt all about sundials – how they work, what way the gnomon has to be placed, how to tell if it is AM or PM, before going ahead and Read more

By Miss Maxwell, ago

Predators and preys

Today we became predators and preys! Some of us were snowshoe hares. We were safe in our burrows but we had to leave to gather food if we were captured by a lynx we were unfortunately out. Some of us were Lynx’s. If we didn’t capture a hare we would starve! We then looked at the population of hares over numerous years and created a graph to show this.

By Mrs Downing, ago

National story telling week

On Tuesday, we had the amazing opportunity to take part in a virtual workshop called “Soundtrack Your Story” with the inspiring Alim Kamara. During the session, we collaborated with him to create a rap that celebrated all of our unique and positive qualities. After that, we each made our own Positive Alphabet, filling it with words that represent our strengths and the best parts of who we are. Finally, we used our top qualities to Read more

By Mrs Downing, ago

RE Kahoot

During our RE lessons this half term we have looked at what it is like to be a Hindu in Britain today. Today we completed a kahoot quiz to check our knowledge. We answered questions based on the symbol of Hinduism, the main teachings, the religious festivals, Ghandi, the Puja tray and the reflect on their most sacred God.

By Mrs Downing, ago

Year 5 Juniper Shared Learning

Thank you to all of the parents, guardians and family members that came to join Year 5 Juniper today, Tuesday 3rd February 2026. The children really enjoyed sharing all the information with their adults about our current Geography topic on Biomes. They were able to work together to create their own biome in the form of art, incorporating the appropriate plants and animals from their chosen biome. The art pieces turned out brilliantly. Thank you Read more

By Miss Maxwell, ago

National Storytelling Week

Today, Year 5 Pine took part in a live online workshop to celebrate National Storytelling week. The children used the medium of rap (rhythm and poetry) to explore storytelling. They were inspired by Alim Kamara and created their own raps celebrating their ‘superpowers’. Well done Year 5!  

By Mrs Jones, ago