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Year 5 have been busy enjoying the outdoors this week whilst learning about the perimeter of composite shapes. 

We used twigs to make composite shapes then measured them using a ruler, before calculating the perimeter.  We repeated the activity using Lego before making large rectilinear…

Linking our outdoor week and the art curriculum, the children have begun creating pictures using natural materials in preparation for our art exhibition on Friday.  Here is seek peek at today's artists in action.

Today has been the first day of outdoor week.

We started with a long multiplication treasure hunt. The class then started our school ‘walk to London’ challenge. We are aiming to walk a total of 224 miles over the next 2 weeks, which is the distance from school to Big Ben. A great start to our…

Over the last few weeks in Year 5, we have been busy exploring how to make different natural shades.  Inspired by Georges Seurat, we have focused on shades of blue and green, ready for our water reflection paintings that will feature in our Outdoor Art Exhibition. We are looking forward…

What lovely words from parents of one of our new reception children. This made me smile. 

"Hi Mrs O'Hanlon, we just wanted to say thank you for the last two weeks. Our child says he loves school one million two hundred and thirty! That is a lot, we are so pleased he is enjoying school so…

Well done to Gabriel and Kami for completing all their Times Table Rockstar games this week. Who is going to be at the top of the leader board next week?

Don’t forget to log in and complete the games and challenges.

We have been busy this week creating self portraits.  We used a mirror to look carefully at our features and draw them onto the paper.  We learned about how to use our pencils to create thick and thin lines and long and short lines.

This week we have started learning about plastic pollution and how this is affecting our environment.

Next week will continue with this theme along with our outdoor weeks. Don't forget your wellies! 

Year 4 have started learning about states of matter in science. 

We have been learning about how the different particles behave in the 3  states.  We acted out these to show our understanding.

Well done Oliver who was awarded my Headteacher's Award in assembly today.

You have shown perseverance and determination. 

I am very proud of you. 

Today the pupils were taught how to hold their hockey sticks to dribble, push the ball and to stop the ball.

By the end of the session some of the pupils were able to tackle their opponent and get the ball. 

Look at our action shots.

Jane is very impressed and proud of all the Year 3 children who are attending her Outdoor Club. She has described them as “ environmental superheroes!” Keep up the good work.