Our youngest pupils enjoyed a super day out at Paignton Zoo. They saw crocodiles up close, went in the meerkat tunnel, saw a sleepy tiger and lots of cheeky monkeys! They had a fascinating ‘meet and greet’ with Jo, they found out facts about the animals around the zoo and focused on which were endangered…
What a lovely start to the week Year 2 and 3 had at Forest School yesterday. They helped Gin carry out maintenance on the site and learnt how to use secateurs safely to prune bushes and clear pathways. They also made lanterns, played on the equipment and had fun in the mud kitchen. They were…
Taste Testing in Class 3! Class 3 had a super time ‘taste testing’ lots of differ ent foods earlier this term. Throughout the last few weeks, the children have tried a variety of salad items, including dressings, leaves and items such as coleslaw and potato salad, as well as trying a variety of fish, including…
Butterflies This week Class 3 were so excited to see the butterflies finally emerge from their chrysalids. The children have been so patient and gentle, showing how much they care for living things, no matter how small. After a couple of days of carefully watching them stretch their wings and grow stronger, we released them down…
Budding Wimbledon Champions Class 3 children have had an amazing time developing their tennis skills with head coach Robert Elver at Dawlish Lawn Tennis Club. This was a fantastic opportunity for such young children, and allowed them to hone the bat and ball skills they have been working on throughout the year with Mr Keast….
The children in Class 3 have been busy being chefs, making our very own pizza! Throughout our Food Technology learning this term we have been learning about different ingredients, where they grow, and how to chop and use kitchen equipment safely. We started by preparing all of our toppings by learning how to use the…
The whole school enjoyed a trip to St Mary’s Churchyard to take part in the nationwide nature survey for “God’s Acre”. Class 1 children mapped the area and noted any species of particular interest: We found lots of wild strawberries, ramsons (more commonly known as wild garlic) and red campion. Class 2 completed a “Sketching…
Class 3 has been learning about plants in Science, and are busy growing potatoes. We hope to harvest these before the summer holidays and enjoy preparing, cooking and eating them. Any recipe suggestions welcome!
Class 3 had a busy day last week making moving moon buggies! The children have worked hard planning and designing their moon buggies, so today was all about putting it together and finally making one! Every child used junk modelling resources to create their very own moving moon buggy with a wheel and axle mechanism….
The children in Class 3 have been very busy making their own axles and wheels in preparation for their Moon Buggy making next week. The children have been experimenting with different materials and ways of joining to make sure that they are ready for our big day of making next Thursday. We have already spent…