Year 5 have been reading Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in English. Today, we focused on the character of Ben Gunn. Through a ‘role on the wall’ activity, the children worked in groups to decide what they already knew about Ben Gunn through evidence from the book, and wrote this inside of the body. […]
Published: May 12, 2026
This week, Year 1 enjoyed an exciting science lesson exploring our outdoor area to look for common wild plants. The children carefully observed their surroundings, identifying plants such as dandelions, daisies and nettles. They used their senses to look closely at leaf shapes, colours, and sizes, developing their observation and enquiry skills. The lesson encouraged […]
Published: May 8, 2026
Year 4 have recently spent some time learning British Sign Language, supported by our school counsellors. During these sessions, the children learnt how to spell their names using the BSL alphabet and practised asking others what their name is. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they developed new ways to communicate. The children […]
Published: May 8, 2026
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