Nursery are thinking about the topic of ‘Me’ this week. We have been learning names and read the story ‘You’re Called a What?’. They have been making faces using loose parts, singing songs to do with our senses and our bodies, playing with the house in the small world, drawing around their friends and making weird and wonderful creatures using the body parts in the playdough.

This week in Year 2, we’ve been having a brilliant time exploring two-digit numbers using our maths boxes! The children have loved using practical resources to make and partition numbers, helping them understand place value in a hands-on way. From building numbers with tens and ones to solving mini challenges with their partners, the classroom has been buzzing with excitement and teamwork. It’s been fantastic to see their confidence grow as they break down numbers and explain their thinking. Well done, Year 2 – keep up the great work! 🌟

Year 3 really enjoyed their ukulele lesson with Mr Rudkin today. They learned how to hold the instrument and play some basic chords. Everyone was excited to try strumming and making music together. It was a fun and lively session and they can’t wait for their next music lesson!

It has been an exciting time for children, who have taken part in Bikeabilty, in Year 5 this week . While some children were taken to the roads to learn how to stay safe, some learned to ride a bike for the first time. What a great success! Well done Year 5.

Reception have been enjoying their PE lessons in the gym. We have been learning how to find our own space and playing listening games.

It’s been a busy and exciting week in Year 1 as we’ve been taking on new challenges during our provision time! The children have shown wonderful curiosity and creativity as they explored different areas of learning. In our writing area, we’ve been putting our phonics skills to the test by creating our very own shopping lists. Over in our construction area, our budding architects have been hard at work! Using our special architect notepads, the children have been carefully copying and designing their own versions of churches, shops and landmarks, using our measuring tools to measure each creation. Our craft corner has been a hive of activity too. Inspired by our science lessons, the children have been making models of the animals we’ve been learning about – from creepy crawlies to creatures of the deep! Some children have also chosen to create their own Numberblocks, showing fantastic understanding of numbers and shapes. It’s been lovely to see how confidently the children are accessing all areas of provision and applying their learning in creative and meaningful ways. Well done, Year 1 – we can’t wait to see what you get up to next week!

On Tuesday, we were excited to welcome our very first group of young chefs to the Mini Foodies Club ! It was a fantastic start to what promises to be a fun, hands-on, and delicious journey for our budding food enthusiasts. The Mini Foodies Club is a fantastic opportunity for children to develop valuable life skills, build confidence in the kitchen, and learn about healthy eating – all in a fun and safe environment. From chopping and mixing to exploring new flavours, our young foodies are already showing great enthusiasm and creativity. In our first session, we focused on basic kitchen safety and hygiene, and the children worked together to prepare a simple, healthy snack. We’re looking forward to many more sessions filled with laughter, learning, and of course, tasty food. Bon appétit! 👩‍🍳

We’ve had a fantastic start to Year 1 and have been busy learning our new routines. The children are settling in well and showing great enthusiasm for their learning. We’ve been developing our fine motor skills, practising our phonics sounds, and representing numbers to 10 in maths. Well done, Year 1!

Reception have enjoyed exploring and playing in their new classroom.  We have been learning our new routines and getting to know our new friends.

Years 5 and 6 took part in Forest School for the first time at St Alban’s. In pairs, they identified plants and trees from their leaves using a reference chart. This gave them hands on experience of their current science topic: Living Things and Their Habitats.

Year 2 had a wonderful start to the term with a special visit from our parish priest, Fr Jonathon. It was lovely to welcome him into our classroom and share stories from our summer holidays. From seaside adventures to family fun, we had lots to tell! Fr Jonathon was eager to hear how we've been settling into Year 2—and we’re proud to say we’ve made a fantastic start. Our classroom is already buzzing with learning, laughter, and friendship. Thank you, Fr Jonathon, for spending time with us. We’re looking forward to many more visits throughout the year!

Year 3 have been working hard in maths this week, focusing on numbers up to 100! They've been using Base 10 to create, partition, and better understand two-digit numbers. Their confidence and reasoning is growing every day.