Design Technology: Smoothies
It was a busy afternoon in Maple Class! There was peeling, chopping, slicing and juicing to be done before we could create some delicious smoothies! The children were a fantastic team but they were not keen on the sour lime or avocado!
Toy Time Travellers
Today we had a visit from Lizzie from the Staffordshire History Centre. She took us back in time to meet a girl called Bessie who wanted to buy some new toys. We had the opportunity to play with some toys that Bessie might have owned 100 years ago! Our favourites were the acrobat and clockwork…
Phonics- off to a flying start!
Reception are now working on their phonics skills every day! We have started with initial phonemes and handwriting! They love using the whiteboards!
Introduction to plants
We have been busy investigating plants in our school grounds! Year 1 created their own labelled diagrams and Reception made some collage flowers. They were able to identify roots, stem, leaves and flowers.
Sports day 2026!
We had an amazing time at Sports day! Great teamwork and competitive spirit! Fire were the overall house winners but well done to everyone!
EYFS Repeating patterns
This week we have been looking at and identifying patterns. Reception were given a variety of resources - buttons, cubes, animals and dinosaurs to make their own repeating patterns and continue them.
Investigating through play
In Geography we are answering the question, “What is it like to live at the coast?” Our provision has had a seaside theme with an under the sea reading den, beach cafe, sea creatures and shells to explore!
Natural materials
We worked in teams to collect natural materials in the playground to create some simple animal shelters. We used twigs, sticks, stones and leaves and shared our ideas for a strong structure.
Year 1 maths
Year 1 have been extending their number knowledge to one hundred. They have been partitioning into tens and ones using practical resources.
Is The Gingerbread Man waterproof?
We are completing science experiments this half term with a story focus and to revise our knowledge from the year. We used our observation skills over five minutes to watch changes when The Gingerbread Man got wet! He was very soggy and had absorbed lots of water!
PE in the sun
We made the most of the weather today! We worked individually and with a partner to develop our ball skills. Great teamwork!
Digital writing
We have been using the iPads to develop our typing skills. We know how to use the keys to type words, how to change the font size and the colour. Some of the children even added an emoji!