Class 2 have immersed themselves in Forest School this term. We have enjoyed an array of activities such as bark rubbing, drawing with charcoal, learning to light fires with flint and cotton wool as well as making bow and arrows, slingshots and dream catchers.
This term Class 1 have been learning all about World War 2: the causes and effects, the key people involved and how it affected the lives of British citizens. To give us a better understanding we visited Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset. Pupils dressed up as soldiers and were able to handle various artefacts. The…
Class 1 explored some aspects of the Jewish festival of Passover and the Seder Meal. There was lots of tasting alongside learning about the special symbolism of the different foods that Jewish people eat at this meal. It helped us to understand the importance of the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt to…
Today the children in Class 1 explored different instruments to make their own Winter composition. The children delved into the history of music and learnt about different musical periods and styles, including Baroque and Renaissance. This allowed for reflection and thought about the way music has changed over the years, and how history has shaped…
Class 1 experienced virtual reality in Science this week. Children wore ‘virtual t-shirts’ to explore their insides! The children were fascinated looking for their gallbladder and pancreas hidden underneath their liver and stomach. They were also able to look inside their small intestine and see the journey that our food travels.
Class 2 enjoyed a jam packed couple of days at The Manor House Hotel near Okehampton. The minute we stepped off the coach we were welcomed by the lovely staff and we were whisked off to our first workshop, Street Dance. The children (and a few staff) learnt a street dance routine to a funked…
Class 1 have just returned from an amazing three day fun-packed residential to London. They visited: Harry Potter World, the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Legoland and also went to see Aladdin in the West End. Class 1 have been studying ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ so everyone really enjoyed walking through 4,…
Pupils in Class 2 entertained parents, staff and pupils with a brilliant Roman assembly. We enjoyed dancing, storytelling and learnt so much from the children!
To enhance their topic of Flying High, pupils visited Concorde at Bristol Aerospace. It was an incredible day, and a real treat to be able to learn about this magnificent aircraft, from when it was just an idea to its final flight.
Pupils in Class 1 had a brilliant day learning about life in Elizabethan times when they visited Montacute House. The children enjoyed discussing the portraits, how the architecture taught us about the past and how life was very different for rich and poor. The gardens were beautiful and inspired the children to produce some quality…