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Date: 30th Sep 2025 @ 7:16pm
What a wonderful week we have had in Year 4!
Our week began with Collective Worship, where we explored the importance of working together as a team. We focused on the Christian value of service, reflecting on the phrase "there is no I in team" and learning how the Bible encourages us to work collaboratively as a community and to encourage others.
To celebrate Black History Month, we listened to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. His words helped us think about fairness, kindness, and how we can make the world a better place. After hearing his dream, we shared our own dreams for the future — imagining a world where everyone feels safe, happy, and included.
During English lessons, we revisited apostrophes. The focus was on apostrophes for possession, especially the rule about where to place the apostrophe when the word is a plural.
Maths learning involved comparing and ordering 4-digit numbers, helping us to strengthen our understanding of place value. Towards the end of the week, we moved on to Roman numerals—an exciting new challenge that also connects to our history work.
A highlight of the week came when the National Trust visited to teach us about local animals and their habitats. We were fascinated by the natterjack toads at Formby Beach, which quickly became a class favourite!
PE was all about fitness testing. We worked across six different areas, recorded our results, and set personal targets. Next week, we will retest to see if we can beat our personal bests, while continuing to think about how to develop our fitness.
We also want to say a big thank you to Year 5 for leading such a thoughtful Harvest service. They reminded us of the importance of gratitude and of sharing what we have with others, especially those who may be in need.
Thank you, Year 4, for another week of hard work and enthusiasm. We hope everyone has a restful weekend!
Reminders:
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This week’s spellings are a recap of the Autumn 1, 2, and 3 spelling lists. Please focus on the first 5 spellings in each list.
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Swimming lessons continue every Wednesday.
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Outdoor learning sessions continue every Friday morning – please bring a change of clothes, trainers or wellies.
Date: 26th Sep 2025 @ 11:11am
What a busy week we have had in Year 2!
In Maths, we have continued our place value topic. We have worked on comparing objects and numbers using the less than and greater than sign. Next week we will be starting our new topic of addition and subtraction working on number bonds and related number facts.
In English, we have enjoyed planning our own Troll Swap stories with a twist. The children have created their own characters and switched the roles of their characters. This week they have written the beginning and middle sections of their stories. Next week we will be writing the ending then working on our editing skills to fix any errors and improve our writing.
In RE, the children learnt about the Dead Sea Scrolls and the unusual way in which they were found. The children found it interesting that the scrolls were discovered by a young shepherd who was searching for a stray goat. They asked and answered many good questions including - Were the scrolls written in English? Why were some of the scrolls damaged? They then retold the story in their own words.
In Science, the children looked at the human life cycle and discussed the stages that humans go through and the differences. We looked at why babies need help from an adult but children can do more tasks independently. As part of our outdoor classroom, we went on a scavenger hunt to try to find the different stages of 4 life cycles. The children had to find all 16 pieces then decide if the piece belonged to a frog, butterfly, seed or chicken lifecycle and put them in the correct order.
In PE, the children have worked on developing their rolling and passing skills. They have worked in pairs to check that they are able to roll and pass accurately to a partner and also as part of a larger group. The children thought about strategies for rolling and passing accurately and how they can transfer these skills into a game.
In Art, we continued creating maps using different materials and equipment. This week the children started with a clear background and used cellophane and tissue paper to create their own maps to create a stained glass effect.
Reminders:
- Please ensure all children bring a water bottle to school to use throughout the day.
- Children must wear the correct school uniform. If wearing shirts, they must also wear a tie.
- Reading books should be brought in on Thursdays so they can be collected and changed, ready to go home on Fridays.
Have a lovely weekend, everyone!
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 5:11pm
What a fun and busy week we have had in Nursery!
This week, we’ve been diving into the classic tale of ‘The Little Red Hen’! The children absolutely loved hearing about the hardworking hen and her friends. As we read the story, we talked about the importance of teamwork and sharing, and how sometimes it’s okay to do things by yourself if others aren’t ready to help.
To bring the story to life, we had a special bread-tasting session! After talking about how the Little Red Hen made the bread from scratch, the children were excited to try different types of bread and share their thoughts on the flavours. It was a tasty, hands-on way to connect with the story and explore our senses.
We’ve also started to notice the changes in the weather as Autumn begins to arrive. The children enjoyed talking about the signs of the new season – the cooler air, the falling leaves and changes in their colour. At our ‘Creative Area’, we explored autumnal fruits and vegetables by doing some vegetable and fruit printing! It was so much fun experimenting with different shapes and colours, creating beautiful textured prints.
In Maths, we’ve been using positional language, exploring terms such as, ‘on’, ‘under’, ‘next to’, and ‘between’. The children enjoyed using toys and objects to help demonstrate these concepts in fun, interactive ways.
And to top it all off, we had our very first ‘Forest School’ session! The children were so excited to explore the great outdoors, and showed exceptional conduct walking to and from School. We learnt all about our fire circle and the rules we needed to follow to keep us safe, particularly when entering and leaving the circle. We can now, also recognise and know what to do when we hear our ‘Forest School’ call! In exploring our site, the children enjoyed collecting leaves, and twigs, and learning all about nature. It was a wonderful way to embrace the Autumn season and get our hands dirty (in the best way possible)!
Thank you for another fantastic week of laughter, learning, and discovery. We can’t wait to see what next week brings!
Wishing you all a lovely weekend, and remember to keep an eye out for those Autumn leaves and treasures on your walks!
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery Team
Dates for the diary: -
Monday 29th September – Flu Immunisations
Wednesday 1st October – Harvest WOW service 2pm @St Peter’s Church
Thursday 2nd – 7th October – Scholastic Book Fair
Monday 13th – Tuesday 21st October – Nursery Stay and Play Sessions
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 4:03pm
In English, the children took on the role of reporters and interviewed our main character, as she arrived to take on her challenge of going down Niagara Falls in a barrel. We used to information to create newspaper reports, with fronted adverbials being our main focus.
In Maths, we continued our work on place value of numbers up to 1000,000. We have partitioned the numbers in different ways and placed them on various number lines. Finally, we have compared and ordered these numbers, using mathematical symbols.
In RE, we debated the question, 'Do you need a Bible to be a Christian?' Staff were very impressed with the children's ideas and reasoning.
We have been continuing to practice for our Harvest service and had a very succesful rehearsal in church on Thursday morning. We can't wait for you to see it!
Congratulations to the group of Year 5 children who participated in the rugby tournment on Friday. Lots of fun was had by all and the children were proud to represent our school. Thank you to our parents for supporting with lifts to Southport Rugby Club.
Finally, Year 5 were absolutely fantastic during our outdoor learning session this week. We were very busy collecting conkers, filling containers with compost, weeding the learning area and finishing the digging pit. A big thank you to the children who kindly brought in seeds and bulbs for us to plant. We are very grateful for any donations to help support us in this area.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Team Year 5
Reminders for next week:
- Harvest service is on Friday 3rd October at 9.00am. Year 5 parents are invited to attend.
- Bikeability consent needs to be completed as soon as possible. Please follow the link sent via Spider.
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 11:22am
What a brilliant week we've had in Year 3! Here's a peek at all the exciting things we've been learning and doing across our subjects:
This week in English, we’ve been planning and writing our very own diary entries. We’ve been learning how to use paragraphs to organise our thoughts and ideas. We talked about why we change paragraphs; like when we start a new topic, a new time, or a new place in our writing. It’s helped our diaries feel more personal and easier to read!
In Maths, we’ve continued exploring place value and how numbers work. We’ve been predicting where numbers go on a number line and comparing them using greater than (>), less than (<), or equal to (=). We’ve also been practising our times tables, getting quicker and more confident every day!
Our Science lessons took us inside the body this week as we looked at different types of skeletons. We discovered that some animals have endoskeletons, some have exoskeletons, and some have no skeleton at all!
In Geography, we’ve been comparing two European cities: Paris and London. We looked at their landmarks, languages, transport, and even food! It was fun spotting similarities and differences.
PE was all about creativity and control. We made up our own movement routines and practiced symmetry using equipment like mats and benches. It was a great way to work on balance and teamwork while having loads of fun.
In Art, we let our imaginations run wild! We drew pictures of what we thought might grow out of a seed; and wow, did we come up with some amazing ideas! From multicoloured leaves to candy flowers, our creativity really bloomed.
The children have really enjoyed working together to make a scarecrow for St. Peters Church. Paddington looks amazing!
Reminders:
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Spellings continue to be uploaded every Friday and tested the following Friday
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Monday 29th September – Flu Vaccinations
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Thursday 2nd October – Book Fair
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 10:42am
Well done on another fantastic week, Year 1!
We started this week with a focus on animals and decided to channel our love for wildlife into our English work by creating fact files! We read some exciting new books all about our favourite animals, such as wolves and tigers. We learned fascinating facts, which we then used to create mini fact files.
In Maths, we discussed the meaning of fewer, more, and same, using practical resources to help us visualise what fewer looks like. We had a great understanding of more, but found the concept of fewer a bit trickier. We then moved on to working with greater than, less than, and equal to, and introduced the crocodile symbols to support our understanding.
In Science, we explored animals even further! We learned all about their diets and discussed the importance of a balanced diet to keep both humans and animals healthy. We were introduced to the terms herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and thought of fun ways to remember each one. Our favourite way to end our science lessons is by singing the animal classification song!
We wrapped up the week with another Geography lesson, focusing on the continent of Asia—more specifically, China. We learned about the Chinese currency, some famous landmarks, and interesting aspects of Chinese culture.
Reminders:
- Please ensure all children bring a water bottle to school to use throughout the day.
- Children must wear the correct school uniform. If wearing shirts, they must also wear a tie.
- Reading books should be brought in on Thursdays so they can be collected and changed, ready to go home on Fridays.
Have a lovely weekend, everyone!
Date: 24th Sep 2025 @ 8:29pm
This week in Reception
We have had such a busy and exciting week! The children have really enjoyed listening to Oliver’s Vegetables and using the story to inspire lots of learning. We talked about harvest and what it means, and even used real vegetables to print, observe and draw – the children created some amazing artwork!
We have also started learning about autumn, noticing seasonal changes and exploring the natural world around us. We visited forest School with Nursery to spot signs of Autumn and to introduce all to our Forest School rules.
In Phonics, we have continued learning new sounds – please keep practising these at home.
In Maths, we have been making collections of objects, discovering that two is made up of “one and another one,” and recognising when a collection has 3 objects, or when something is not 3.
In RE, we finished our “I am Special” topic by thinking about the importance of names. We discussed how names are sometimes chosen for special reasons, such as being named after a grandparent. Each child wrote their name on a hand to show that all our names are written on the hand of God.
It has been a wonderful week full of learning and creativity. Next week, we will continue to explore autumn and harvest.
Wishing you all a restful weekend and we’ll see you on Monday!
Mrs Molloy, Mrs Bevin and the Reception team
Reminders for this half term:
· Monday 29th September Flu Vaccination day
· Wednesday 1st October WOW Service 2pm @St Peter’s Church all welcome to attend.
· Wednesday 8th October Buddy Afternoon Tea @2;15pm in the school hall
Date: 22nd Sep 2025 @ 9:47pm
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We have had a fantastic week in Year 4!
In RE, we learned about how God chose David to be the new king after Saul let God down. We discussed how God does not judge as people judge—while people may look at outward appearance, God looks at the heart. We explored what God saw in David’s heart and recognised that many of our school values are also values that David held.
During Collective Worship, we created courage ladders to map out the steps we could take to overcome some of our worries and fears. We recognised that even being 10% braver can help us make big strides.
In Maths, we linked our learning to geography by researching the mountains of the UK and ordering their heights, showing how confident we are working with numbers up to 10,000. We also compared numbers in different forms—pictorially, in words, and in digits. Later in the week, a Roman visitor helped us march around the classroom reciting Roman numerals, and we even learned a catchy song to help us remember them. Next week, we will recap rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100, and 1,000 before moving on to formal methods of addition.
In English, we were inspired by the magical illustrations from Leon and the Place Between. We labelled features of the circus tent using possessive nouns, and then used the fold-out page of mechanical toys to write descriptive pieces, focusing on ambitious vocabulary and linking our ideas with conjunctions.
We explored the bold, colourful world of Pop Art by creating our own portraits of famous faces, inspired by Andy Warhol. Using bright pops of colour to highlight key features, each piece reflects a unique take on Warhol’s iconic style.
We also began our singing lessons with the incredible Mr Mannings from Liverpool Cathedral. We are excited to learn a wide array of songs this term!
We ended the week on a real high with our first visit to Laurel’s Wood. We took our first steps towards becoming foresters, learning about woodland management, habitat creation, and how we can support conservation efforts.
Thank you, Year 4, for another brilliant week of learning and adventure. We hope everyone has a restful weekend!
Reminders:
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Spellings continue to be uploaded every Friday and tested the following Friday
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Outdoor learning clothes needed every Friday
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Monday 29th September – Flu Vaccinations
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Monday 29th September – Rescheduled Autumn Spelling List 2 test (due to Laurel’s Wood trip)
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Thursday 2nd October – Book Fair
Date: 18th Sep 2025 @ 10:26pm
It has been another busy week of learning in Year 5!
In maths this week, we have continued our work on place value. We have explored numbers all the way up to 1,000,000 using a range of resources, which really helped us to see how the numbers grow. We investigated the power of 10 and noticed some interesting patterns as the numbers changed. It was exciting to see how each digit moves one place to the left or right depending on whether we multiply or divide. Finally, we challenged ourselves by calculating 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000 and even 100,000 more or less than a given number. It was tricky at first, but with practice we became much more confident.
In English, we continued to learn about the adventurous character Annie Edson Taylor. We held a lively debate to decide if she should go down Niagara Falls in a barrel. The children shared thoughtful and creative arguments on both sides. Afterwards, we wrote letters to Annie as if we were her friends, persuading her that it was a good idea. I was very impressed with the children’s creativity, persuasive techniques, and critical thinking skills.
In RE, we learnt about William Tyndale, who translated the New Testament at a time when such actions were punished. We reflected on how brave this was and considered how our faith and understanding of God might be different if the Bible were still only written in Latin. The children shared some really thoughtful ideas during our discussions.
In science, we learnt about Aristotle and how he proved that the Earth was round. We explored the clever observations he made, such as the way ships disappear bottom first over the horizon and the shape of the Earth’s shadow during an eclipse. This helped us to see how evidence and reasoning are used to make scientific discoveries.
In the outdoor classroom, the children enjoyed creating their own nature bracelets using materials found around the school grounds. It was amazing to see the different colours, shapes, and patterns that were discovered. The children were very creative, and their bracelets were a beautiful reflection of the nature all around us.
Finally, Year 5 have been enjoying rehearsals for the Harvest service. Thank you for your support in learning lines.
Notices for next week
- Individual school photos are on Monday 22nd September.
- PE days are Wednesday and Thursday.
- Homework has been set on Mirodo, due to be completed by Wednesday 24th. You will find spellings on Google Classroom. Test will be next Friday. Please ask Mrs Houghton if you have any problems.
- Please ensure that your child is bringing a coat with them to school.
Date: 18th Sep 2025 @ 8:13pm
We have had another fantastic week in Year 6, full of creativity, curiosity and challenge!
Maths has been all about rounding this week. Whether it was rounding large numbers to the nearest 10, 100, or even a million, or applying their rounding skills to solve real-life problems, the children showed resilience and great number sense. The buzz in the classroom was wonderful as they worked through challenges together, spotting patterns and explaining their reasoning clearly.
In English, the children have been sharpening their reading skills by exploring questions that really get them thinking deeply about characters and texts. They have been asked to consider what impression a writer creates and to back up their ideas with evidence. It has been brilliant to see the children debating their viewpoints, justifying their answers with well-chosen quotes, and growing in confidence as thoughtful readers.
PE has taken an exciting twist with the launch of a brand new game invented by a few members of our Year 6 class! Borrowed from their lunchtime play, ‘Slapball’ has now become a class craze. Fast-paced, full of energy and packed with teamwork, the game has already captured everyone’s enthusiasm. It’s been inspiring to see the children not only taking part with such passion but also showing leadership in teaching and refining the rules.
In RE, we continued our unit, ‘Life as a Journey’, by looking at the key milestones in the life of a Christian. From baptisms and confirmations to weddings and funerals, we explored how both religious and secular events mark important steps in a person’s journey. The children made thoughtful connections between these milestones and the idea of life as a pathway filled with meaning and purpose.
We hope everyone has a restful weekend and comes back ready for another exciting week of both learning and adventure!
Weekly reminders:
-The excitement is building as our school residential to Robinwood in Wrexham (24th–26th September) is just around the corner.
-As lots of us will be away at Robinwood this coming week, no new spellings will be set. If the children would still like to practise, I’ve attached the Year 5/6 Statutory Spellings lists to Google Classroom. These are key words that we’ll all be working on throughout Year 6, with the aim of spelling as many as possible with confidence by the end of the year. The children could pick a few tricky ones, test themselves, or try writing them in sentences.
-Maths and English homework HAS been set via the SATs Companion platform, but the deadline has been extended until Wednesday 1st October to allow for the residential.
-As always, please continue to encourage the children to read daily at home, ideally with an adult where possible. If you’re ever stuck for inspiration, please check out the recommendations on our Learning at Home page, or let us know and we’ll be happy to suggest some titles.
Date: 18th Sep 2025 @ 7:11pm
Well done on another wonderful week, Year 1!
This week we continued exploring our class book Lost and Found. We read through the opening pages and thought carefully about how the boy and the penguin might be feeling. Then, we received an exciting challenge from Christopher Forgetful at the Lost and Found Office! He needed our help to organise the inventory of all the lost animals—and we couldn’t wait to get started.
In Continuous Provision, we had great fun role-playing in our very own classroom Lost and Found office. We made important phone calls to the local zoo, wrote and posted notes around the area, and created labels for the lost items. Everyone enjoyed stepping into different roles and bringing the characters from our story to life.
In Maths, we focused on developing our understanding of numbers within 10 and 20, with a particular emphasis on finding one more. We practised counting on to add, and then challenged ourselves by counting backwards and taking one away. Next week we’ll be moving on to one less and consolidating our learning through problem-solving activities.
In RE, we looked more closely at the Harvest Festival. We studied pictures of harvest time and discussed how farming has changed over the years, especially with the use of new machinery. Our challenge was to create our very own harvest scene in the small world area, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
In Geography, we continued our journey around the world—this time focusing on Australia! We began by sharing the fantastic facts we already knew, before working in pairs to play a game of snap. This helped us practise teamwork and resilience while learning even more about this amazing country.
Reminders for next week:
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Please ensure children come to school in the correct uniform. If you’re unsure, see the uniform policy or email y1@tsp-primary.uk.
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Children may bring a healthy snack for break time.
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Please label all items of clothing and belongings so they can be easily returned.
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Individual school photos will take place on Monday 22nd September.
Date: 18th Sep 2025 @ 10:04am
What a brilliant week we have had in Year 3. The children have really shown the value of 'Hope', where they have really tried there best and not given up!
In English, we've been getting creative with words! We’ve been exploring different vocabulary and how to use it in the right context. We learned how to look up new words in dictionaries and used them to improve our writing. One of the highlights of the week was writing riddles about sea creatures! We worked on using verbs and prepositions in our riddles, making them more exciting and detailed. Finally, we’ve been learning how to correctly use inverted commas for speech in our writing.
In Maths, we’ve continued to explore place value. We’ve been using place value charts and manipulatives, like counters and 100’s, 10’s and 1’s to help us understand how numbers change when we add or subtract 1, 10, or 100. This week, we practiced finding numbers that are 1, 10, and 100 more or less than a given number.
In RE, we’ve been reading the story of Moses. We discussed his role as a prophet, how he was feeling during key moments in the story, and what he did to help the people of Israel. We thought about how Moses trusted in God’s plan and how he helped lead the people through difficult times.
In PE, we’ve been practicing different types of jumps in gymnastics. We learned about how to control our bodies and land safely after a jump.
In Geography, we’ve been researching different European countries. We discovered some fascinating facts about the countries' cultures, landmarks, and traditions. It’s been so fun discovering what makes each country unique, and we’re excited to explore even more about the world in the coming weeks!
In Science, we’ve been exploring the bones in the human body. We learned about their structure and functions, such as how bones protect our organs and help us move. We also looked at the different types of bones in our body, like the long bones in our arms and legs, and the small bones in our fingers and ears. We even got to try some fun activities to learn the names of the bones!
Reminders:
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Monday 22nd September – Individual school photos
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The weekly spelling lists are available on Google Classroom every Friday
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As Year 3 will be starting an additional dance session on Wednesday's from 8th October, Children to come in in their PE kit, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Date: 18th Sep 2025 @ 8:21am
What a busy and exciting week we’ve had in Nursery!
On Monday, we celebrated International Dot Day. We arrived to find a surprise 'dotty' package and our classroom covered in colourful dots! Inside the package, we discovered a special book, a message, some paper, and – to everyone's delight – dot stickers! (We do love stickers!)
We read the inspiring story "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds and learned about Vashti, a little girl who thought she couldn’t draw. With encouragement from her teacher, Vashti found the courage to “just make a mark and see where it takes you” – and that one small dot sparked a wonderful creative journey.
We linked Vashti to our SHINE character Leo, who reminds us to be brave, have a go, and not give up. Leo has been helping us all week to understand our school values and follow Jesus' example of perseverance and kindness.
Throughout the week, the children have been making their mark in lots of creative ways – discovering that creativity is all about experimenting and trying new things. We've explored many fun dotty activities, and even had a go at singing The Dot Song together!
In maths, we focused on matching items by colour, pattern, and shape. The children were brilliant at helping sort Mr Grayson’s socks – such clever little problem-solvers!
As part of developing our early listening skills, we went on a listening walk and played a mystery sound game. The children loved guessing the sounds and thinking about what they might mean – many of them said they’d like to play the game at home too!
Even with the changing weather, we’ve made the most of our outdoor play – using our windy day toys and getting creative with brushes and bubbles in puddles!
Thank you for another wonderful week of fun, learning, and laughter.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend – and don’t forget to practice those smiles ready for photo day on Monday!
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery Team
Dates for the diary:
Monday 22nd September – Individual school photographs
Wednesday 24th September – Nursery Welcome Meeting @3.30pm
Monday 29th September – Flu Immunisations
Wednesday 1st October – Harvest WOW service 2pm @St Peter’s Church
Thursday 2nd – 7th October – Scholastic Book Fair
Date: 17th Sep 2025 @ 2:22pm
This week has been full of exciting learning and celebrations in Reception!
We continued our theme “I Am Special” by exploring the uniqueness of our thumbprints with magnifying glasses. The children were amazed to see that no two are the same! They used their prints to make “Thumbody Loves You” pictures, a lovely reminder that we are all special and cared for.
In phonics, the children are doing brilliantly as they continue to learn new sounds and play games using Fred Talk. They are becoming more confident every day. Please keep supporting this learning at home using the virtual classroom – it really makes a difference! Our maths learning has focused on counting carefully and understanding why we count – it helps us to know “how many.” The children have been practising counting objects, actions, and even sounds, making sure to count each one only once. They are also beginning to record their numbers independently, which is wonderful progress.
We joined in with International Dot Day, a celebration of creativity and making our mark! The children enjoyed making dot-themed pictures and decorating biscuits with colourful dot sprinkles – a fun (and tasty!) way to express themselves.
It has been a joyful week of learning, filled with discovery, creativity, and growing confidence.
Mrs Molloy, Mrs Bevin and the Reception team
Reminders for this half term:
- Monday 22nd September Individual School Photos
- Monday 29th September Flu Vaccination day
- Wednesday 1st October WOW Service 2pm @St Peter’s Church all welcome to attend.
- Wednesday 8th October Buddy Afternoon Tea @2;15pm in the school hall (Information to follow)
Date: 17th Sep 2025 @ 12:22pm
What a lovely week it has been in year 2!
In maths we have continued to work on place value using tens and ones. Year 2 have worked on setting their base 10 out correctly in their books to support them with representing numbers in different ways. We have also practised partitioning two digit numbers flexibly. Next week we will be working on estimating numbers on a number line which increase in 10s and 1s.
In English, we have continued reading the story Troll Swap and introduced a new character called Tabitha Lumpit. The children have imagined how the characters could be thinking and feeling and written a diary entry as Tabitha. Next week we will continue to read more of the story and find out why the book is called Troll Swap.
In Art this week we have created our own 3D maps using different materials to create our journey to school. It was great to see the children's ideas including how to represent a Church, a bridge and a set of traffic lights using different materials.
In RE, the children retold stories from the Bible. We enjoyed listening to children retell Bible stories in their own words and it allowed us to discuss why some stories are written using different vocabulary in children's Bibles and adult Bibles.
During our outdoor education and science we learnt about offspring and the names of animals and their young. In our outdoor education we went on a bug hunt and thought about where certain bugs might live.
Book Club was a real success this week and the children enjoyed sharing their love of reading by bringing in their favourite books. They enjoyed sharing their favourite parts of their book with the group and hearing about other children's books. It was great to see what type of books they are reading for pleasure and we would really encourage reading books that they enjoy at home. The children will receive their reading books from school each week, however we would encourage children to read other types of materials, for example, comics, magazines and books from the library. It's also nice to share books with your children that they may not necessarily be able to access independently, so reading to them is still really important.
If you would like some ideas of books that your child could read at home, please find a list of the top 100 books for year 2 on the link below.
Year 2 Top 100 Recommended Reads
We hope that you all have a lovely weekend,
Miss Bayley, Mrs Taylor and the Year 2 Team
Reminders:
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Monday 22nd September – Individual school photos
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Monday 29th September Flu Vaccination day
Date: 16th Sep 2025 @ 5:09pm
What a busy week it has been in Year 4!
Take a look at some of our highlights:
In Maths, we continued our work on place value. Our challenges this week included partitioning the same thousands number in different ways, estimating where numbers up to 10,000 would sit on a number line, and adding or subtracting 10 and 100 to larger 4-digit numbers.
In English, we were inspired by an extract from The Nowhere Emporium. From this, we designed our own mysterious shops that suddenly appeared in our local village. We focused on using description to help the reader imagine what the shop was like and to build a sense of mystery. Later in the week, we turned our attention back to Leon and the Place Between, exploring the use of adverbs to describe the movement of animals in Leon’s circus.
In Geography, we created fact files for two of our favourite USA states. These included the flag design, nickname, population, and area—some fascinating discoveries were made!
As part of our outdoor learning session, we made our own nature wands and name tags using the natural resources around us and of course lots of glitter!
Swimming continues to be a real highlight of our week. It has been wonderful to see growing confidence in the water, with children trying out different strokes and showing real perseverance.
In Art, we explored texture and tone, creating patterns with shading from light to dark. Meanwhile, in RE, we reflected on the values God would want to see in our hearts and how those values can guide us in our everyday lives.
Thank you for another brilliant week, Year 4. Have a wonderful weekend—we look forward to seeing you all on Monday!
Reminders:
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Monday 22nd September – Individual school photos
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Friday 26th September – Laurel’s Wood Visit 1
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Mondays – Recorder lessons continue
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The weekly spelling lists are available on Google Classroom every Friday
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Fridays – Outdoor learning sessions (please bring in a change of clothes and shoes)
Date: 11th Sep 2025 @ 6:28pm
What a fantastic week we have had!
Year 1 have settled extremely well. They have adapted to their new classroom with such ease and have taken everything in their stride.
In English this week, we started our first class story, Lost and Found. The children loved making predictions by exploring the front cover. We came up with some wonderful ideas and are now on a mission to help the penguin find his way home!
In Maths, we have been exploring place value, focusing specifically on numbers within 10. We practically sorted objects, created groups, and learned about representation using manipulatives such as counters and cubes. We then moved on to counting on from any number, using ten frames and number tracks for the first time.
In Science, we loved learning about the five animal groups. We discussed some of our favourite animals and sorted them into the correct groups based on their features. We thoroughly enjoyed discovering the weird and wonderful facts about different animals. Our favourite part of the lesson was learning The Animal Classification Song—it is now a class favourite!
We also began our first RE topic, all about the Harvest Festival. We discussed some of the delicious food that God created when he made the world. The children shared lots of great stories about farm life and fantastic experiences of growing different foods.
Well done on an amazing week, Year 1! Have a lovely weekend.
Reminders
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Children should bring in a small bag and water bottle each day. They may also bring a healthy snack for break times.
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Please email the y1@tsp-primary.uk account regarding allergies and additional contributions.
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Reading folders will be sent home on Friday to be read across the following week. We ask that they are returned every Thursday to be changed.
Date: 11th Sep 2025 @ 5:28pm
We have had a great week in Year 6, full of learning and laughter!
In English, Year 6 wrote special letters to introduce themselves to their new Reception buddies. The children took great care with their writing, sharing fun facts about themselves and offering a warm welcome to school life. Once their letters were complete, the Year 6 pupils were able to deliver them in person and spend time with their buddies.
The children were delighted to have this opportunity, enjoying the chance to visit the Reception classroom, join in with play, and get to know their younger partners a little better. From building towers and sharing stories to exploring the role-play area together, it was wonderful to see the older pupils stepping into their roles as caring role models. These buddy partnerships are already forming lovely friendships, and we look forward to watching them grow throughout the year.
Year 6 have been stretching their maths brains with a series of place value puzzles and challenges. From partitioning numbers up to ten million to tackling tricky reasoning problems, the children showed great determination and focus. It was fantastic to see them applying their knowledge in different ways and enjoying the challenge of problem-solving too.
In our RE work, we started our unit titled ‘Life as a Journey’ where we mapped out our own life journeys so far including any highlights along the way. These were brilliant to see and we considered just how much more was still to come!
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend and comes back refreshed for another exciting week – enjoy!
Weekly reminders:
-The excitement builds as our school residential to Robinwood in Wrexham ticks ever closer (24th to 26th September).
-Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the Robinwood / KS2 SATs information meeting after school earlier this week. All information discussed during the meeting (re: both the KS2 SATs Assessments and Robinwood) has been sent out via School Spider. All handouts from the session have also been sent home with your child. If you have any additional questions, please let Mr McCabe know via y6@tsp-primary.uk
-Spellings continue to be shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (19th).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform and is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (17th).
-As mentioned last week, it is really important that the children are encouraged to read daily at home and with an adult if possible. If you are struggling with book choices, please refer to the recommendations listed on our ‘Learning at Home’ page, or let us know and we will be able to offer suggestions.
Nursery - Autumn Term 1 Week 2
Date: 11th Sep 2025 @ 5:07pm
What a 'colourful' week we have all had, as we focussed on the book, 'Elmer' by David McKee. In sharing the story we learnt that Elmer was a brightly coloured patchwork elephant - we had great fun naming all his colours! We discovered that Elmer lived with a herd of grey elephants and in attempting to look like the rest of the herd, he finally realised his friends loved him for who he is.
After creating our own 'Elmer', we compared our work, discovering they all looked different and beautiful. This made us realise that it's okay to be different, it's what makes us unique and shine brightly.
Tuesday, we found that our class bear 'Ted' had left us a book, 'Where's My Teddy' by Jez Alborough. Ted also needed our help! He had lost his little cuddly teddy bear! Reading the book, it helped us think about how Ted was feeling. We linked these feelings to our class 'Colour Monsters', giving each feeling a name. Luckily, Nursery are great detectives and managed to find Ted's bear super quick!
As our family photographs have been coming into class, we have spent time sharing them with our friends and talking about what a family is and who makes up our family.
I also, just wish to say how well the children are settling into school life and all the busyness that it can bring. They smashed their first PE lesson and are enjoying the responsibility of taking the class register to the office! Such big steps for little people!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and looking forward to seeing you on Monday.
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery Team.
Reminders for this half term:-
Please could you ensure that your child's belongings are labelled, including their coat.
If you haven't done so already, please could you send your child in with their labelled puddle suit and wellies, ready to be able to access our outdoor sand, mud kitchen and start Forest School.
Dates for the diary:-
Monday 15th September - Acknowledging International Dot Day
Monday 22nd Septmeber - Individual school photographs
Wednesday 24th September - Nursery Welcome Meeting @3.30pm
Wednesday 1st October - Harvest WOW service 2pm @St Peter's Church
Date: 11th Sep 2025 @ 10:00am
We have had a fantastic start to the term in Year 3!
In Maths, we’ve been learning all about place value. We’ve been looking closely at numbers up to 100 and even up to 1000! We’ve used different representations like base ten blocks, number lines, and place value charts to help us understand how numbers are made and how we can partition them into hundreds, tens and ones.
In English, we’ve started reading our focus book Seal Surfer. Before we began reading, we used clues from the cover and blurb to predict what the story might be about. We even wrote our own story openings! We’ve also been learning about prepositions and how they help us describe where something is in our writing – like “above,” “under,” and “next to”.
In Geography, we’ve been exploring Europe! We used atlases to help us find different countries and learn where they are on the map. We enjoyed discovering new places and seeing how countries are connected.
In RE, we’ve been talking about 'prophets'. We ahve discussed who they are, what they do, and why they are so important. We learned that prophets are special people who spread God’s word and help guide others to live good and kind lives. We discusse the values prophets may hold such as honesty, courage, kindness, patience, and faith. We discussed how prophets help people stay connected to their faith and how their messages still inspire people today.
In Science, we’ve started learning about nutrition and the different food groups. We talked about why each group is important for our bodies, and how to keep a balanced diet to stay healthy.
In Art, we’ve been practising our shading skills using pencils. We experimented with light and dark tones to make our drawings more realistic. It’s been fun trying out different pencil techniques!
In PE, we’ve started our gymnastics topic. We’ve been practising different shapes like tucks, straddles, and pikes and learning how to hold them with control and balance.
What an exciting start we’ve had , we can’t wait to see what the rest of the term brings!
Reminders for this half term:
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Weekly spellings will commence on Friday 12th September. If you have any problems logging into Google Classroom to access the spelling list, please let us know.
- Reading books and reading records should have arrived home this week. Children reading on the coloured book bands should return their reading book each week on their given reading day.
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Children should wear PE kits every Monday and Tuesday for PE. Please ensure that on the uniform policy is always followed.
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To encourage the children to stay hydrated throughout the day, we ask that they bring a water bottle to school.
Date: 10th Sep 2025 @ 11:15pm
We have had a fantastic week of learning in Year 5!
In maths, we have been working on place value with 4- and 5-digit numbers. We have been exploring how each digit has its own value, depending on its position, and how numbers can be partitioned in different ways.
To help us practise, we played a variety of fun games that tested both our fluency and our reasoning skills. Some games helped us to quickly recognise the value of digits, while others challenged us to explain our thinking and spot mistakes.
In English this week, we began exploring the book Queen of the Falls. To start, we took part in a fun DT challenge: designing and building something to protect an egg from a fall! Just like Annie Edson Taylor, who bravely went over Niagara Falls in a barrel, we had to think carefully about how to keep something safe on a dangerous journey.
After testing our designs (with a few cracked eggs along the way!), we moved on to learning more about Annie’s incredible story.
To bring the event to life, we wrote recounts in the first person, imagining what it would have been like to experience the roar of the water, the rocking barrel, and feelings of anticipation. Our writing was full of excitement, tension and drama.
It’s been a fantastic start to our new English unit—we can’t wait to see what happens next in Queen of the Falls!
In RE, we looked at different versions of the Bible and its various parts.
We had great fun in art, creating installations, using everyday objects. We are looking forward to continuing this topic next week!
Notices for next week
- PE days are changing to Wednesday and Thursday.
- Homework has been set on Mirodo, due to be completed by Wednesday 17th. You will find spellings on Google Classroom. Test will be next Friday. Please ask Mrs Houghton if you have any problems.
Date: 10th Sep 2025 @ 3:27pm
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What a fantastic week we have had in Year 2!
This week's focus in Maths has been Place Value where we have practised partitioning numbers into tens and ones. We have worked on spelling numbers up to 100 and also representing numbers using base 10. The children this week have enjoyed partitioning numbers in different ways. Next week we will be working on estimating numbers on a number line and counting in 2s, 5s and 10s.
In English we have started our new unit based around the book Troll Swap. This week the children have predicted what might happen in the story and they also took great delight in using expanded noun phrases to compare the main character Timothy Limpet to other trolls. We can't wait to read more of the story next week.
In RE we have talked about our special books and discussed why they are special to us. We then linked this to the Bible and discussed why it is a special book. We compared the New Testament to the Old Testament and talked about the stories from the Bible that the chidren knew.
Thank you for such a lovely week, Year 2. Have a restful weekend.
Reminders for this half term:
- Monday 22nd September Individual School Photos
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Children should bring in a small bag and water bottle each day. They may also bring a healthy snack for break times.
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Reading folders will be sent home on Friday to be read across the following week. We ask that they are returned every Thursday to be changed.
Date: 10th Sep 2025 @ 2:44pm
This week for RE, the children have enjoyed listening to a story called ‘You are very special’. This provided the children with the opportunity to discuss how they were all very special and that God loves us all the same. The children then enjoyed making their own mirror to look in and remember how special they are!
This week the children have had lots of fun exploring their very first five phonics sounds in Reception – what an exciting start to their reading journey! Please see the Tapestry Memo for the sounds learnt so far, I’m sure the children will WOW you with what they have learnt so far!
In Maths the children have been learning to subitise numbers to 3 – recognising small groups of objects without needing to count them one by one.
For our ‘All About Me’ theme, we have continued to explore ‘The Colour Monster’ and think about different feelings. The children have talked about different feelings and by using the colour monster resources have begun to identify different feelings throughout the day and how different things make them feel.
We hope you have a great weekend and look forward to seeing you on Monday
Mrs Molloy, Mrs Bevin and the Reception team
Reminders for this half term:
- 15:20pm Wednesday 17th September Welcome / Phonics meeting in Reception classroom (letter to follow)
- Monday 22nd September Individual School Photos
- Wednesday 1st October WOW Service 2pm @St Peter’s Church all welcome to attend.
Date: 9th Sep 2025 @ 2:55pm
What a fantastic week we have had in Year 4!
This week’s focus in Maths has been place value and showcasing what each number is worth within a given number. We have been working hard to break down numbers into their thousands, hundreds, tens and ones, find numbers to 1000 on a number line, and partition them using a part-whole model. Next week, we will represent and partition numbers to 10,000 and find 1, 10, 100 and 1000 more and less.
In English, we had an exciting morning at the TSP Circus. We used our senses to inspire fantastic ideas for our creative writing, linked to our new book Leon and the Place Between. We learnt about the importance of using adjectives so our readers can understand what it is like to visit a circus and really grasp the atmosphere. Using a double bubble map, we compared two circus tents, highlighting their similarities and differences with descriptive words. Laughter filled the air as we played a game of truth and dare, helping us to imagine what dare Leon might be facing as the sign in our story asks: Do you dare to go to the Place Between? We made some brilliant predictions about what the Place Between might be and next week, we will create a survival guide for anyone who dares to visit.
In RE, we thought carefully about the values David held and how he followed God’s footsteps, reflecting on how those lessons can guide us too. During Science, we used classification charts to group and sort living things, learning how scientists organise the world around us. In Geography, we challenged ourselves to locate all 50 states on a map of the USA—an impressive task that really tested our memory and map skills! For Art, we practised creating highlights and shadows, exploring how light and dark can bring drawings to life.
We also celebrated Roald Dahl Day on Wednesday, inspired by the fantastic story George’s Marvellous Medicine. In the story, George encapsulates our school value of Imagine, and just like George, we were curious and creative too, making our very own marvellous medicine!
Finally, we commenced our swimming lessons this week. We have been focusing on our school value of Hope, believing in ourselves and showing that we are all fantastic swimmers.
Thank you for such a lovely week, Year 4. Have a restful weekend!
Reminders for this half term:
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Weekly spellings will commence on Friday 12th September. If you have any problems logging into Google Classroom to access the spelling list, please let us know.
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Reading books and reading records should have arrived home this week. Children reading on the coloured book bands should return their reading book each week on their given reading day.
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Year 4 will attend a two-day, hands-on programme at the Laurels Wood site on the following dates:
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Visit 1 – Friday 26th September 2025
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Visit 2 – Friday 7th November 2025
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Children should wear PE kits every Tuesday for PE and every Wednesday for swimming.
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Recorder lessons take place every Monday.
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Please ensure children bring a water bottle to school each day to stay hydrated.
Date: 5th Sep 2025 @ 3:53pm
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It has been so lovely to welcome the children back to school this week. We have had a very successful start to the new term, with lots of smiles, enthusiasm, and eagerness to begin their learning.
A particular highlight was our outdoor learning session, where we introduced our new science topic: Living and Non-Living Things. The children thoroughly enjoyed exploring and making discoveries together outside.
Our curriculum map, which gives an overview of what the children will be learning this half term, has also been shared. You will find a copy attached, along with the PowerPoint we used at our welcome meeting.
Reminders for This Half Term
- PE Days: Thursday and Friday
- Outdoor Learning: Every Wednesday – children will need waterproofs and wellies if the weather requires.
- Book Club: Starting Wednesday lunchtimes.
- Reading Books: These will be sent home from next week.
- Snacks: Healthy snacks are provided daily, but children are also welcome to bring their own if they prefer.
We are really looking forward to all the exciting learning ahead and to sharing the children’s achievements with you over the coming weeks.