This term, our children have been busy exploring the world of fruits and vegetables in our Design Technology: Cooking and Nutrition unit. The focus was on understanding the differences between fruits and vegetables using our senses: taste, texture, smell, and even appearance.
Last week, our young learners embarked on an exciting journey into the world of shapes!
Last week, our pupils were treated to an incredible 45-minute music concert delivered by Staffordshire Sounds Entrust Music Service. The session was a true celebration of sound, showcasing a wide variety of instruments from the woodwind, strings, and percussion families.
Penguins have been getting hands-on with science this week as part of their materials topic. The young investigators explored the concept of hardness by testing a variety of everyday materials to determine which were the most resistant to scratching.
Using a nail, the children worked in small groups to test materials including plastic, metal, and glass. They recorded their observations, compared results, and discussed why some materials are better suited for specific uses based on their hardness.
The activity links directly to the Year 5 science curriculum, which focusses on comparing and grouping materials based on their properties, including hardness, transparency, and conductivity. Pupils also learnt how material properties influence design choices in everyday objects.
October is officially birthday bonanza month in Robins Class, and we’re not just talking about party hats and balloons. With so many birthdays to celebrate, our enrichment topic on Celebrations naturally led us to focus on the most universally loved tradition: birthdays!
We’re excited to unveil our brand-new Little Library; a community treasure where stories are shared, swapped, and celebrated by readers of all ages!
Our Reception and Nursery children have been busy bringing imagination to life in our brand-new outdoor role-play area, where caring hands and curious minds have transformed into a bustling veterinary surgery!
Owls have been busy finding out all about forces as part of their science learning.
So far this term, Penguins have been learning about installation art, including identifying and comparing art installations, exploring space and scale in 3D art, problem-solving in construction, planning installations to communicate ideas, and applying knowledge to develop and present installation art pieces effectively.
This week, we were delighted to welcome parents and carers of our new Reception children to a special workshop all about Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised and how we teach early reading at school.
Our youngest learners have made a wonderful strong start to their school journey this term!
