With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.

What’s The Time Year 3?

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Year 3 are beginnng to learn about telling the time on both analogue and digital clocks. To become more confident with the concept of time children will try and keep readng the clocks and watches around them each day. Great work Y3!

Y3 Celebration of the Word

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Year 3 enjoyed their Celebration of the Word together today. It was lovely to see the children offering each other the sign of peace ; and also being so determined to go on their mission to be kind to others.

 

Our New Reading Ambassadors!

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We’re excited to introduce our newly appointed Reading Ambassadors! Thank you to every single pupil that filled out an application form. It was certainly a difficult task trying to choose from so many amazing applicants.

Throughout the year, our Reading Ambassadors will:

  • Champion reading across the school
  • Help organise book-related events
  • Share book recommendations and reviews
  • Promote our school library and reading for pleasure

The team seem super enthusiastic so we can’t wait to get started!

Y3 History Enquiry – Was Stone Age Man Just a Simple Hunter Gatherer?

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The young historians in Y3 took part in an oracy session, where they challenged the misconception that early man were mere hunter-gatherers who were solely interested in consuming food. During the debate, we discovered how cave men had a great passion for producing painting; so much so that they cleverly made their pigments from charcoal and colourful minerals. They also had beliefs in the animal Gods and loved their families that they organised respectful burials showing their emotional side; very much like modern day humans.

Well done to the children who bravely stood up to articulate their arguments to a respectful group. They listened, understood and then responded to the view of their fellow historians.

It proved to be a great session, where the children not only thought like historians but also spoke like ones too. They then went on to write a response to their enquiry question with the disciplinary knowledge they had developed from the debating lesson.

Year 2 Library Visit

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On Tuesday, Year 2 enjoyed a fantastic trip to the local library filled with stories, creativity, and exploration!

The children were captivated by a selection of Halloween-themed stories, which sparked lots of excitement and imagination. After the storytelling session, they got crafty and made their very own ghost decorations to take home—each one unique and wonderfully spooky!

There was plenty of time to explore the library shelves, and the children loved sharing books and reading with their friends. It was lovely to see their enthusiasm for stories and their growing confidence as readers.

Before heading back to school, we had a little time to visit the wonderful exhibition on the first floor. The children were fascinated by the displays and enjoyed discussing what they saw.

A big thank you to the library staff for making us feel so welcome. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

Year 2 Pumpkin Soup Writing Opportunities

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In our most recent writing unit, our writing has been inspired by the delightful book Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper. The children have been learning how to write clear, step-by-step instructions — and what better way to practise than by writing a recipe for pumpkin soup!

On Monday, Mrs McHugh followed the children’s instructions to make a big pot of pumpkin soup, filling the classroom with the warm, comforting smells of autumn. The children then had the exciting opportunity to taste the soup they had written about. For many, it was their very first time trying pumpkin soup — and their reactions were a joy to see!

Now, the children will be using this experience to write a diary recount of their first taste of pumpkin soup. We’re looking forward to seeing how they capture their thoughts, feelings, and sensory experiences in their writing.

Thank you for your continued support — a

nd don’t be surprised if your child asks to make pumpkin soup at home!

Exploring Shade and Tone in Year 2

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This week, Year 2 have been diving into the world of shade and tone as part of their art learning. The children explored how artists use light and dark to create depth, mood, and contrast in their work.

Yesterday, they experimented with a variety of techniques to build their own tonal ladders. Using pencils, they practised:

  • Hatching and cross-hatching for textured shading
  • Stippling to explore tone through dots
  • Pressure control and pencil hold to vary the darkness of their marks

It was wonderful to see the children so engaged, carefully observing how small changes in technique can make a big difference in their artwork. Their tonal ladders are now proudly displayed in the classroom, showing off their growing skills and creativity!

Year 3 Celebration of the Word

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Year 3 have prepared  some wonderful Celebrations of the Word gatherings this half term. We thought we would share a couple with you as we continue our special mission together.

 

 

 

 

 

National Poetry Day in Year 1

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Year 1 had a wonderful time celebrating National Poetry Day! We started by listening to Michael Rosen’s funny poem Down Behind the Dustbin and enjoyed spotting its repeated structure. The children then had lots of fun joining in with Michael Rosen’s lively performance of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

To finish our poetry celebrations, we shared a beautiful poem from our new daily poetry book I Am the Seed that Grew the Tree.

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