Making the most of some rare autumn sunshine to enjoy some lessons outside, Year 5 went on a fact-finding mission in science this week. As part of their topic on the Earth in Space, they had to complete a fun planet-fact trail and learn more about the planets in our [...]
Year 5 have been finding out why we wear a poppy at this time of year. They were particularly interested to learn about the different colours of poppy which can be worn as well as the more familiar red ones. They made their own to wear, some choosing red but [...]
After learning about some of the different Bonfire Night food traditions, Year 5 decided to bake some firework-inspired biscuits to jazz up their own celebrations. They smelled delicious while they were cooking - but was this matched by the taste? It was! They each got a ‘baker’s treat’ and tried [...]
Before the first lockdown year three (as they were then) were thinking very much about recycling. After researching different ideas they voted to use recycled toilet roll tubes to create a tree and of course it had to be an oak tree. But whilst the tree was still barely a [...]
Year 7 debated in Geography whether the UK should remain united and put forward excellent reasoning on both sides. They called each other, “Honourable Friend” and showed great respect for each other. The final vote was 8 in favour of the UK remaining united and 4 against. Excellent debating skills, [...]
It’s All about Taking Part was the message that was revealed when the code was broken, and lots of the pupils got involved and took part. In particular, very well done to Year 9 who all entered and got points for their house. In fact the first three entries came [...]
Every year we celebrate our Harvest by collecting food for our friends at the local charity, THOMAS. Even with the crazy world we are living in, this year is no different. More than ever they need our help and support. We just wanted to thank God for how lucky we [...]
Pupils across the whole school were treated to a week of celebrations to honour this year's European Day of Languages. The children were keen to enter competitions to design a poster, T-shirt or bookmark demonstrating why the learning of languages is both fun and useful. The high standard and fantastic [...]
In our latest forest school, we had our first outdoor cooking session of yummy chocolate bananas! We prepared them in the classroom, wrapped them in foil and cooked them around our campfire. They were delicious!
Year 1 have been enjoying looking for signs of Autumn. They collected some conkers and have used them to weave these incredible conker webs that they have decorated their classroom with. Lucky for Mrs Thomas conkers are said to keep spiders away!
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