We had lots of fun this week reading Zog. The children made their own sentences using pictures to prompt them. They made play dough stars for Zog too to reward him for his efforts and never giving up. We linked this story to careers and growth mindset and discussed wha5 Read more
This afternoon, Year 5 Juniper have started their new Design and Technology unit – Electrical Systems: Doodlers. For today’s lesson, the children looked at the different components that create a simple circuit. They were able to identify crocodile wires, batteries, bulbs and motors. They were able to create their own Read more
Thank you to our governor, Helen Morton, for helping to run our business club for this half term. The club is aimed at supporting pupils in creating a business that produces a profitable product to be sold at our Christmas Fair. From looking at how to start a business, plan Read more
KS2 were able to take part in an online author workshop with the authors of The Dragon Legend series, Katie and Kevin Tsang. We were shown how to plan an adventure story, create maps, mythical creatures, magical characters and much more!
Year 6 took our school poppy wreath to Heywood Cenotaph this morning. We had the chance to share a poem and a prayer, observe a moment of silence and explore the grounds and monuments to better understand the stories behind Remembrance Day and those who lost their lives during conflicts Read more
During our science lesson today, Year 5 have started their new topic on materials and their properties. Today’s focus was hardness. The children were given a selection of items made from different types of material that they had to organise into groups depending on whether they thought they were a Read more
Before the half term holidays, Year 4 learnt how to add and subtract 4 digit numbers. Today we revised that skill after a week off by taking part in a teach active lesson. We had to walk round the room with out talk partners and answer the questions at the Read more
Year 4 Maple had a very exciting maths lesson this morning. As part of Financial Awareness week, we took part in some of the NatWest How Money Works activities. We discussed the term ‘budgeting’ and thought about how we earn and spend money. We all started with £7 in our Read more
Year 4 had a fantastic time in today’s maths lesson as part of Financial Awareness Week! We took part in some of the NatWest How Money Works activities, which really got us thinking about how we earn and spend money. Each child started with £7 in their piggy bank and Read more
Year 4 arrived at school today to a surprising scene- our classroom was covered in police tape and swarming with frogs! Something mysterious has clearly happened overnight… We have states off the week by stepping into the shoes of detectives. Armed with notepads and curious minds, we’ve been interviewing eyewitnesses, Read more