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Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 9:00pm
What a busy and exciting week it has been in Year 5!
In English, we have been diving deeper into the world of Norse mythology. Inspired by Arthur and the Golden Rope, the children planned and wrote their very own Norse myths. Their stories were wonderfully imaginative and showed off everything they have learned this term—from powerful descriptions to adventurous plot twists. We can’t wait to publish them in our Author Books next week!
In Maths, Year 5 have been mastering two‑digit by three‑digit multiplication. Through games, challenges and reasoning activities, the children have built both fluency and confidence. Their determination and teamwork have been fantastic to see.
In RE, we explored British Values and discussed how the teachings of Jesus link to each one. The class shared thoughtful ideas and demonstrated excellent critical thinking throughout our discussions.
Thursday was an extra-special day as Mr Lightfoot led a whole‑day STEAM event. The children loved getting hands‑on with a variety of creative and technical challenges, including:
- Coding activities
- Designing wearable technology
- Engineering spaghetti-and-marshmallow structures
Their enthusiasm, problem‑solving and teamwork shone through in every activity.
This week also marks a big change, as Mr Lightfoot leaves Trinity St Peter’s for an exciting new teaching opportunity. Year 5—and the whole school—wish him every success in the future!
Well done for a brilliant week, Year 5!
Reminders for next week:
- Parent- teacher meetings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Last swimming session is on Wednesday.
- PE days for Spring 2 with be Thursdays and Fridays
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 4:41pm
As the photos show, Year 6 arrived at Week 5 of term with plenty of energy still to burn! Here is a snapshot of what we have been up to.
The PE lesson in the photos was led by LFC who have been working with the class this term and led a wide range of games that have developed team work and strategic thinking. Fair to say that a good time was had by all in every one of these lessons!
In Maths, the class moved on from algebra and have been tackling ratio and proportion as the next area to master. The week has flown by as the class have moved from novice to expert status and the learning has impressed the adults around. At the same time, the class have enjoyed adding 4 'challenge' questions to their regular four a day - it is proving a great way to keep recapping our key knowledge ready for next term.
In English, the pupils have developed proofreading skills as they have been fixing 'broken' sentences for their SPAG activity each day and are becoming very skilled in spotting the mistakes others make! We have also continued to develop reading and comprehension skills as we have tackled a range of texts and worked hard to get to grips with them.
Our science lesson this week remains a work in progress as we search for the 'mouldiest children' in Year 6! After learning about mould as a variety of fungi, the challenge was set to create the conditions that would grow the best mould on a slice of bread. By adjusting the conditions the bread is stored in, the children are all hoping to win the mould challenge and extract the promised bar of chocolate from Mr Hirst... (Results will follow in a week of two)
In RE, the class have continued to explore the meaning of the Eucharist and spent some time this week reflecting on all the information that our visitors shared with is last week.
Overall, a fantastic and varied week in Year 6. Everyone - you have earned a couple of days off!
Reminders
Spellings have been set on Google Classroom as usual and will be tested next Friday (February 13th).
Maths and English homework has been set on the SATs Companion platform or sent home in books depending on which groups pupils are in. Whichever way it has been set, it is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (11th February).
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 11:24am
In RE this week, Year 3 listened to the story of Sajjan, who owned an inn. At first, Sajjan did not live a kind life. He pretended to be helpful, but he was actually dishonest and unkind to others. When Sajjan met Guru Nanak, he began to think carefully about his actions and how they affected people.We talked about how Sajjan’s life changed after this meeting. He realised that it is important to be honest, caring and fair, and he chose to change his ways. The children discussed how people can learn from their mistakes and how everyone has the chance to become a better person.
In English, we have been writing our own Stone Age adventure stories. We began by learning about life in the Stone Age and exploring what an adventure story needs. The children planned their stories carefully, thinking about their characters, settings and problems. They worked hard to include descriptive language, powerful verbs and exciting story openings.
In Maths, we have been focusing on division, including division with exchanging and remainders. The children used practical resources, drawings and written methods to help them understand the process. They showed great perseverance when tackling trickier questions and enjoyed solving word problems linked to real‑life situations.
We thoroughly enjoyed a fabulous Stone Age workshop, which really brought our history learning to life. The children had the opportunity to dress up as Stone Age people and explore a range of artefacts. They asked thoughtful questions and were fascinated to learn how people lived, hunted and survived thousands of years ago.
In Science, we learned about sun protection and the damage the sun can cause. We discussed how the sun’s rays can affect our skin and eyes and learned simple ways to stay safe, such as wearing hats, sunglasses and sun cream. The children shared their own experiences and showed a good understanding of how to protect themselves.
During PE, we focused on teamwork, communication and map skills. The children worked in groups on a mapping activity where one person had to explain where to place certain items using a key and clear directions. This helped develop listening skills and cooperation. We also enjoyed our LFC PE sessions, where the children worked on their fitness, coordination and confidence while taking part in fun, active games.
In Outdoor Learning, the children used their imagination to design their own insects. They carefully thought about what their insects would need to survive and then created habitats using natural materials. This activity encouraged creativity, teamwork and respect for the natural environment.
Reminders
- PE days continue to be Wednesday and Thursday until half term.
Date: 4th Feb 2026 @ 7:02pm
This week in Nursery, we continued our much-loved ‘Gruffalo’ theme, and our learning has been full of excitement, curiosity, and joy.
In Early Listening, we explored how sentences are made up of different words and practised distinguishing between sounds, especially those made by one of our cheeky class bears! This brought lots of laughter while supporting careful listening skills.
In Maths, our focus has been the number five. We explored different ways to represent it, looked for five in our environment, and made groups of five. We were also introduced to a five-sided shape, noticing that it looked a little like a house. We explored its properties and learnt its name — pentagon — a new and tricky word that the children were very proud to learn.
The children eagerly got involved in baking, creating banana bread Gruffalo feet complete with his famous ‘turned-out toes’! They thoroughly enjoyed exploring the different ingredients and noticing how they changed — from mashing bananas, to adding liquid, and then seeing how the mixture transformed again when the flour was added. Careful counting was needed as we added his raisin toes, and the children took great pride in making sure each Gruffalo foot was just right.
In PE, our focus was on jumping, learning that it is easier to jump with two feet together and soft, bent knees. We loved the challenge of jumping high, far, fast, and quietly, delighting in showing our friends what we could do. We then recalled our gymnastics positions and combined these with jumping, practising straight jumps and star jumps with growing confidence.
On Wednesday, we attended St Peter’s Church and enjoyed our first ‘WOW’ Service of 2026. Lead by Lilly, who told us about how the Bible is full of many stories. We listened to her share the story of ‘Moses’. Learning how his mother lovingly placed him in a special basket that could float on the water to keep him safe, and how he grew up to become a very important person. We ended the service by singing joyously one of our favourite songs together. It is always wonderful to see so many of our families join us for this special time.
Our ‘Funky Fingers’ tray became a sensory delight, as we used our pinchy fingers and a range of utensils to make “Gruffalo crumble”. We explored how it felt, described the ingredients, and decided which part of the Gruffalo they might belong to — sparking lots of imaginative thinking and discussion.
Outside, we continued our jumping and number learning through hopscotch, showing excellent turn-taking and fairness in our play. This week also marked ‘National Storytelling Week’, and we fully immersed ourselves in using our puppet theatre to act out ‘The Gruffalo’ and other favourite stories, as well as creating our own imaginative tales. The audiences were just as delighted, clapping enthusiastically after each performance.
It has truly been a fun-filled week, rich in curiosity, creativity, and wonder, hoping you enjoy a restful weekend filled with smiles, stories, and moments to ‘Shine Bright’, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next week.
Perhaps you could also keep an eye out for any number 5s or pentagons you spot while you’re out and about!
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery team
Date: 4th Feb 2026 @ 1:26pm
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In Maths, we have continued with our multiplication and division topic. This week we recapped on odd and even numbers. The children completed an odd number maze and were challenged to create their own. They enjoyed using their knowledge of odd and even numbers to create a difficult maze for their friends. We worked on multiplying and dividing numbers by 10. Next week we will work on multiplying and dividing number by 5.
In English, we have continued to work on the story Grandad's Camper. One of our tasks this week was to write to a family member explaining why they love coming to their house and the fun things that they can do there. We drew our own maps starting from Formby to their favourite place in the UK and then wrote a set of instructions to explain how to get there.
In RE, we looked at the miracle of the man lowered from the roof and Jesus healed him. We talked about how the man would have felt and how the friends had helped him. We then thought about all of the miracles that we have looked at so far and answered questions about them.
It was internet safety day on Tuesday so in computing we talked about internet safety with a focus on exploring the safe and responsible use of AI. The children drew their own monsters and then Miss Bayley turned some of them into 3d characters using AI. We realised that it took a long time for AI to create what we had asked for and it didn't always produce exactly what we thought that it would.
In Science and Outdoor Learning, we went outside and put different materials in parts of our year 2 playground to try and entice creatures to them. We then played games linked to habitats and came back to check the types of creatures that were hiding under the materials. We discussed the types of materials that the creatures preferred and the areas that more creatures were found in.
Well done for a lovely week of learning, have a lovely weekend.
Date: 4th Feb 2026 @ 9:44am
What another brilliant week we have had in Reception!
On Wednesday we enjoyed our very first ‘WOW’ service of the new Year, at St Peter’s Church with Lily, who shared the story of Moses with us. The children loved learning about how Moses was kept safe as a baby and how he grew up to help others. A big thank you to Lily and Anne for making our visit so special.
We have also continued our exciting Space theme. This week we learnt all about Neil Armstrong – did you know he was the first person to walk on the moon in 1969? The children were fascinated by his bravery and the incredible journey of Apollo 11. What a fantastic theme this is turning into – the children are absolutely loving it.
To finish off our art focus, the children explored collaging using magazines, inspired by the work of artist Megan Coyle. They carefully studied landscape photographs from around our school and created their own beautiful images using torn pieces of magazines. We were so impressed by their attention to detail and creativity – what a talented bunch we have!
In phonics, the children have continued to WOW us with their growing knowledge. Thank you so much for the support you are giving at home – it truly makes such a difference.
In maths, the children have been exploring the composition of numbers to 8. They have been learning how their perceptual subitising skills and counting help them see and represent numbers in different ways. We have been giving the children plenty of opportunities to partition numbers using a wide range of objects, encouraging them to find all the ways a number can be made. They’ve also learned that a pair means two, and have begun noticing when there’s an odd one left over with no partner. We have also introduced the concept of doubling, helping children understand that this means twice as many. They’ve had lots of fun exploring doubles in pictures, patterns, and practical activities.
What a busy and wonderful week it has been. We are so proud of how hard the children are working and how excited they are to learn.
Have a lovely weekend!
A Little Reminder
Please make sure your child has a warm coat that they can fasten themselves, hat, scarf, and gloves during this cold snap. Thank you for helping keep everyone warm and cosy!
We hope you have a lovely weekend!
Mrs Molloy and Mrs Bevin
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 8:24pm
Another wonderful week of learning in the Year 4 classroom!
In RE, we explored how authority is symbolised across different religions. We focused particularly on the Torah and discovered how it contains many laws that guide Jews in living a life that pleases God. Using a diamond‑9, we organised key statements from the Torah, ranking them from the most important to those we felt held less significance.
In English, it was time to put our letter‑writing skills to the test. The children wrote letters describing the events that unfolded in Pompeii after tremors were first felt beneath the ground. It has been heart‑warming to see how passionate they are about our class book Escape from Pompeii, and the historical language they have woven into their writing. Building on our speech‑writing checklists, we also challenged ourselves to include direct speech accurately. Our letters concluded with a critical question: Should the children return to Pompeii? The debates that followed were fantastic, and the children produced powerful justifications to support their viewpoints.
To celebrate National Storytelling Week, we used story sacks to re‑enact some of our favourite stories from our younger years. The children brought the tales to life with props, simple costume pieces and wonderfully animated narration. The enthusiasm and creativity on display were wonderful to see.
In Maths, we mastered the Bus Stop method for division, giving us a quick and efficient strategy for working with larger numbers. We placed the number to be divided under the ‘bus stop’ bracket and used our multiplication facts to work out how many times one number goes into another. This method will be especially useful when dividing 3‑digit numbers and tackling word problems. With four written methods now under our belt—column addition, column subtraction, column multiplication and the bus stop method—we were challenged to choose the most efficient method for a range of arithmetic questions.
Our Geography learning continued with a focus on volcanoes. We explored the three different types and learnt how to identify them by their physical features. Using Google Earth, we located volcanoes around the world and classified each one according to its type.
In Science, we investigated conductors and insulators. We played the metal‑hoop game, using a steady hand to avoid touching the wire and setting off the buzzer. This led us to question why the buzzer sounds and what this tells us about how electricity travels through different materials.
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 9:04pm
What a fantastic week of learning we’ve had in Year 5!
This week in English, we have been developing our use of adverbials to link paragraphs smoothly. We began by watching an exciting clip from an Avengers film to help us explore how events connect, and then applied these skills to illustrations from our class story Arthur and the Golden Rope.
We explored the meaning of some tricky new vocabulary and thought carefully about how each word could help us describe our hero, Arthur. To finish, the children challenged themselves to use this powerful vocabulary to write an informative fact file all about Arthur — and they rose to the challenge brilliantly!
In Maths, we have been learning the formal written method for multiplication. The children practised multiplying 4-digit numbers by 1-digit and 2-digit numbers by 2-digit. We have been incredibly impressed by the resilience and determination shown. Everyone kept going, even when it got tricky — well done, Year 5!
In our RE lessons, we continued exploring the idea of Jesus as a teacher. The children shared thoughtful ideas about how our school SHINE values are influenced by Jesus’ teachings. Their reflections showed a growing understanding of how these values guide us in everyday life.
In Science, we studied the life cycles of insects and amphibians. Each child chose a species to research and then described its lifecycle in detail. It was wonderful to see such curiosity and enthusiasm for scientific learning!
PE was full of energy and teamwork as we took part in activities with the Kin-Ball. The children put their communication and collaboration skills into practice and had tremendous fun in the process!
Outdoor learning was a highlight of the week. The children enjoyed making bird feeders, hoping to attract a variety of species into our gardens. We were also delighted to spot that the bulbs we planted back in October have started to sprout! We’re looking forward to watching them grow and change over the coming weeks.
Well done for a fantastic week, Year 5 — we can’t wait to see what next week brings!
Reminders for next week:
- Homework is set on Mirodo. This is due to be completed by Wednesday.
- Spellings are set each Friday, to be tested the following Friday.
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 4:46pm
What a busy week in the Year 6 classroom! Starting the week with Mr McCabe, he soon rushed off to more important things, leaving Mrs Martin, Mr Hirst and the team with plenty to do.
In Maths, the children have been stretching their brains into the world of algebra. We have found x more than once and have started using equations to explore mathematical problems. After a tough start, the children have shown some real TSP resilience and begun to master one of the more challenging areas of Year 6 maths. Even with Mr King and Mr Hirst explaining how much fun algebra is however, one or two members of the class are not quite ready to use that word yet!
In English, we have continued working to fix the terms and rules of grammar into long term memory - this week making revision booklets all about word classes. (So if you have need of an explanation of the difference between a preposition and a pronoun, just ask anyone around Year 6). At the same time in English, we have continued to work hard at developing our speed when reading and our ability to quickly extract key information from a new text.
A definite highlight to our week in Year 6 was the visit of Rev Lilly and Rev Julie on Monday. We have been looking at the meaning and symbolism of the eucharist in RE but having the experts in made learning easy! They talked through the elements of a communion service with the class, showed (and shared!) some of the special clothes worn in churches, and even let everyone try the wafers used in the service. It was a wonderful afternoon and many thanks go to our visitors.
In Geography, our studies of Africa continued by moving south through the continent to the Central African Republic. The class are preparing information posters about the country whilst thinking about hard questions like, "how can a country with so many natural resources end up so poor?"
A super week all round and we wish everyone and peaceful and enjoyable weekend.
Reminders
Spellings have been set on Google Classroom as usual and will be tested next Friday (February 6th).
Maths and English homework has been set on the SATs Companion platform or sent home in books depending on which groups pupils are in. Whichever way it has been set, it is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (4th February).
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 1:08pm
What a fantastic week we’ve had in Year 1! The children have continued to amaze us with their enthusiasm, determination and wonderfully positive attitudes towards their learning. It has been lovely to see them supporting each other, challenging themselves and celebrating their successes as a class.
In Maths this week, we focused on addition and subtraction, with lots of work on number bonds to 20. W
e revisited our number bonds to 10 and made connections to help us build our understanding of larger numbers. The children used a range of practical resources, including counters and tens frames, to show their thinking clearly. They also tackled some tricky problem‑solving questions, showing brilliant reasoning and perseverance. Their confidence with number bonds is really growing!
In English, we spent time writing in role. The children took on the role of the mouse from The Lion Inside, imagining what he might say or think when he decides to be brave and become a tougher mouse. We also learned about words ending in -ed, discussing how these verbs often describe actions that have already happened. The children enjoyed spotting -ed words in sentences and using them in their own writing — they produced some fantastic character pieces.
History was a particularly thoughtful part of our week. We explored how the tragedy of the Titanic has been represented over time. The children looked at pictures from around the time the disaster happened and compared how similar or different these were to other representations they had seen. We discussed why the event might have been shown in certain ways and how we think it should have been represented. Their ideas were incredibly insightful — real historical thinking at its best.
In Science, we sorted a variety of everyday materials such as rubber, rock, plastic, fabric, metal and glass. The children talked about the properties of each material using words like fragile, soft, hard, stretchy and tough. They enjoyed grouping and discussing the materials, and they showed a great understanding of how different materials behave and what they might be used for.
Well done, Year 1, for another brilliant weekof learning and exploring. You have all worked so hard and shown such maturity and curiosity. Have a lovely weekend — you’ve earned it!
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 11:43am
In English, we have been exploring speech and character emotions through our class story The Stone Age Boy. The children thought carefully about how characters might be feeling at different points in the story and practised using speech to show this. They also worked hard to sequence the important events, showing a great understanding of the story.
In Maths, we have been focusing on division, learning how to divide a two-digit number by a one-digit number. The children used practical resources and careful reasoning to help them explain their answers.
In RE, the children explored the stories of Jesus’ disciples, thinking carefully about what their lives were like before they met Jesus and how their lives changed afterwards. Each child focused on a chosen disciple and learned about their background, such as their jobs, families, and everyday lives. We looked closely at stories including Peter, discussing how he was an ordinary fisherman before meeting Jesus and how Jesus’ call led him to become a leader who shared God’s message with others. The children reflected on the challenges the disciples faced, the choices they had to make, and how following Jesus required trust, courage, and faith.
In Science, the children investigated light and shadows through a hands-on experiment. They explored how the size of a shadow can change when the distance between the light source, object, and surface is altered. Before starting, the children made predictions and shared their ideas about what they thought might happen.
During outdoor learning, the children took part in a fun camouflage challenge. They had to hide a pipe cleaner ‘worm’ so that it blended into the environment, while the other team tried to spot it. This encouraged teamwork, problem-solving and careful observation.
In History, we examined artefacts from the Iron Age and discussed what these objects might tell us about life at that time. The children made thoughtful predictions and shared their ideas confidently.
In Art, we explored positive and negative space and used this knowledge to sketch a sculpture. They carefully observed the outline rather than the finer detail. The children showed great focus, observation and creativity in their work.
Reminders:
- The Parent–Teacher meeting booking system is now live and will close on Tuesday 3rd February at 6pm.
- PE days continue to be Wednesday and Thursday until half term.
- Outdoor Learning continues to be on a Tueaday.
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 7:00am
This week in Nursery, we discovered a very exciting story sack filled with wonder and delight… ‘The Gruffalo!’ From the moment it appeared, we knew it was something special and couldn’t wait to explore and play.
Together, the children helped to set up a ‘Gruffalo-themed’ Small World Play, thoughtfully using their knowledge and ideas to make it look just like the deep, dark woods. We loved watching their thinking hats in action as they discussed what the woods should look like and why. Using brown play-dough, we created our own Gruffalo characters and made preferred character headbands, practising our cutting skills along the way.
Our Funky Fingers area transformed into a muddy swamp, where children used the story characters to retell the tale, recalling what the Gruffalo looked like and who he met on his journey. We have enjoyed sharing the story in many different ways — from reading the book, acting out the characters, to rapping and tapping the story out in rhythm. The children’s confidence and imagination truly shone.
In Early Listening, our focus was on distinguishing between sounds. We played a variety of listening games, including Which is the Missing Sound? and Jumping Words, helping to develop careful listening and attention skills.
In Maths, we were introduced to ‘Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons’, which inspired us to explore the number four. We investigated different ways to make four, counted objects, and even went on a number four hunt. As Pete’s buttons kept dropping off, we had to work out how many were left — a fun and practical way to explore early subtraction. Alongside this, we explored shapes with four sides, talking about their properties and noticing how many sides and corners they have, helping us to deepen our understanding of number and shape through hands-on learning.
During PE, we revisited our gymnastics knowledge, recalling shapes we have learnt so far and combining them with different movements. Playing games such as ‘Mouse Tag’ and ‘Watch Out, Gruffalo’! brought lots of excitement and creative thinking as we shared ideas about how the different characters from the story might move, exploring their facial expressions too and using our faces and bodies together to bring the characters to life.
This week, we were also delighted to welcome some of our grown-ups into Nursery for our ‘Stay and Play’ sessions. The children thoroughly enjoyed showing mums and dads their favourite areas and activities. Thank you so much for making the time to come and be part of our special place — it truly means so much.
While discussing ‘The Gruffalo’, we learnt about Julia Donaldson, the author of this much-loved story and many others we enjoy. We talked about how her stories take us on journeys of wonder and imagination, helping to instill a lifelong love of reading, language, and storytelling through engaging, rhythmic, and sometimes “a bit scary” tales that are wonderful to share aloud.
We also explored the storyline more deeply, noticing how the mouse was clever and brave as he met different woodland creatures on his journey through the woods. This opened up meaningful conversations about times when we have been brave too, just like our SHINE friend Leo the lion.
We ended our week reflecting on kindness, with the children sharing thoughtful ideas about who we can show kindness to — family, friends, teachers, pets, all of God’s creatures, our equipment and property, and even ourselves.
Although we experienced some rainy days this week, we were not dismayed and now often call them ‘growing days’, knowing how important water is for the world around us. We were rewarded with glorious weather to finish the week, enjoying lots of outdoor fun and games together.
What a truly magical and meaningful week it has been!
As the weekend arrives, don't forget when out and about, to keep your eyes wide open— because you never know when you might need to watch out for that Gruffalo!
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery team
Date: 28th Jan 2026 @ 11:06am
Here is a snapshot of some of this week’s learning in Year 4…
In RE, we identified clues in artwork which suggest that Jesus has authority over others shown in the illustrations. We noticed that Jesus is often painted standing above or in front of others, dressed in white, and shown with a graceful and powerful pose.
In English, we wrote sentences including speech to show what the characters in our class novel Escape from Pompeii might be saying. We focused on using capital letters and correct punctuation and explored a range of alternatives to the word ‘said’. We also planned a diary entry to sequence the events of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Next week, we will include speech in our diary writing and continue to use fronted adverbials to sequence events.
In Maths, we learnt how to use the column multiplication method to multiply 2- and 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number. We focused on setting out digits correctly and using our times table knowledge to support our calculations. Next week, we will learn the bus stop method for division.
Bench Dodgeball has been a class favourite this week. We love the new rule which allows us to catch the ball while standing on the bench to earn our place back on the team.
In Science, we investigated different circuits to identify whether they were complete or incomplete.
Continuing our focus on volcanoes, we explored how to use a range of tones to add texture and shadow to our drawings in Art and identified and labelled the different features of a volcano in Geography.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend!
Reminders:
- The Parent–Teacher meeting booking system is now live and will close on Tuesday 3rd February at 6pm.
Date: 27th Jan 2026 @ 5:40pm
Another Busy Week in Reception!
Thank you, Reception, for another fantastic week full of fun and learning. You continue to amaze us with your determination in Phonics, and the support you provide at home really does make such a difference — thank you, parents!
In RE this week, we continued to explore stories that Jesus would have heard and listened to. We focused on the story of Noah’s Ark, learning about its key messages. After listening carefully to the story, the children enjoyed creating their own rainbows to remind us of God’s promise.
We are very excited to begin our new topic all about Space! The children will be enjoying the story Beegu by Alexis Deacon. To introduce the theme, we discovered a mystery box filled with different resources to explore. The children asked lots of thoughtful questions and shared what they would like to learn about over the coming weeks.
In Maths, the children have been exploring different representations of the numbers 6, 7 and 8. They have been building on their learning by finding the numerals and matching them to quantities, as well as creating their own representations. You can support this at home by encouraging your child to explain their representations and match numerals to the correct amounts. The children were also introduced to the concept of ‘1 more’ with numbers up to 8. They are beginning to understand that as we count forwards, each number is one more than the last. We have been using stories, rhymes and ten frames to support this learning, helping children see how numbers increase and recognising the stable order of numbers.
In PE, we continued to practise basic shapes and began learning different types of rolls, including barrel and straight rolls, as well as rocking forwards and backwards into a standing position.
In Art this week, the children enjoyed creating child‑led collages using mixed media. They also used loose parts to create pieces of transient art, encouraging creativity, exploration and independent thinking.
Well done, Reception — we are so proud of all your hard work and enthusiasm for learning!
A Little Reminder
Please make sure your child has a warm coat that they can fasten themselves, hat, scarf, and gloves. Thank you for helping keep everyone warm and cosy!
We hope you have a lovely weekend!
Mrs Molloy and Mrs Bevin
Date: 27th Jan 2026 @ 8:18am
In Maths, we have continued our multiplication and division topic. This week we have used arrays to represent multiplication calculations and repeated addition to support this. The children used cubes and whiteboards to show their arrays. We talked about some numbers appearing in more than one times table and also some numbers, for example 7 only appearing in the 1 and 7 times table. We also looked at dividing as grouping and sharing making sure that children understand that if we swap the numbers around they don't represent the same calculation.
In English, we edited our Dragon Machine stories checking for any errors and additional vocabulary that we could include. We have started the story Grandad's Camper and we looked at photos from the class and discussed key questions that we would ask to find out more information. Next week we will be continuing to read the story and completing activities focussing on extending our sentences.
In RE, we looked at the miracle of Jesus healing the blind man. We then wrote our own newspaper articles imagining that we were reporting on the event just after it had happened.
In Art, we used our textured paintings to create our own collages of the African savanna. The children thought about the colours that they could use to create their collage and we put them all together to evaluate our work.
In Science, we went outside and worked on understanding the concept of hibernation. The children were asked to hide their 2 conkers. They then completed a game called the owl and mouse. One person wore a blindfold and pretended to be the owl, the other person was the mouse and had to try and pick up a conker without the owl hearing them. At the end of the lesson the children were asked to find the 2 conkers that they had hidden or find any that they could see. Some children couldn't remember where they had put them or other children had taken them because they couldn't find their own. We linked this back to squirrels when they come out of hibernation and cannot always remember where they had hidden their food.
Well done for a lovely week of learning, have a lovely weekend!
Date: 23rd Jan 2026 @ 3:31pm
In English, we have been developing our understanding of speech sandwiches. The children practised writing speech–action–action–speech, making sure to include a range of interesting verbs and adverbs to bring their writing to life. We have also been exploring prefixes, learning how they change the meaning of words, and had great fun reinforcing this by playing charades.
In Maths, we have been building our confidence in multiplying by two‑digit numbers, working both with and without remainders. The children showed great resilience and problem‑solving skills as they tackled calculations.
During RE, we read the story of ‘The Young Rich Man’ and explored its meaning together. The children talked thoughtfully about what Jesus wanted the young man to change, focusing on how he was asked to give up his possessions and follow Jesus. We discussed whether the young man was able to do this and shared ideas about why it may have been difficult for him, such as being attached to his wealth or feeling worried about giving everything away. As part of the 'Week of Prayer for Christian Unity', Year 3 worked together to create a handprint heart, celebrating unity, togetherness and respect for one another.
We combined History and Art this week by creating our own Iron Age hill forts. The children used junk modelling techniques, carefully joining materials together and then labelling the different parts of their hill forts. This was a fantastic hands on way to explore Iron Age life and design.
In Science, we investigated materials that cast a shadow, observing how different objects block light and discussing why this happens.
Our PE lessons were full of energy as we played crab football, focusing on our teamwork and cooperation skills. The class also thoroughly enjoyed a special PE session led by LFC, which was a real highlight of the week.
We also enjoyed our first drumming session, where the children showed excellent listening skills and enthusiasm as they explored rhythm and beat together.
Finally, in Outdoor Learning, we went on a magic gold leaf hunt, exploring our environment and having fun with our friends.
Reminders
- Outdoor learning continues to be on a Tuesday.
- PE days are Wednesday and Thursday.
Date: 23rd Jan 2026 @ 10:19am
In Maths, we have introduced the topic of multiplication and division. Our focus this week has been understanding the multiplication symbol and what it means. We have worked hard on knowing how many groups we are representing and discussing that multiplying is commutative but that the question represents a different amount of groups if we swap the numbers over. Next week we will continue to use arrays and looking at strategies to support answering multiplication questions.
In English, we have finished our story of The Dragon Machine. Our final writing task was to use the story as a model to create a similar story with a different creature in a different setting. It has been a pleasure to read their stories and see some of the language from the story transferred into their own writing.
In RE, we have discussed miracles and looked at the Bible story of the Feeding of the 5000. We discussed the word miracle and what it means, we talked about some of the other miracles that Jesus performed. The children then retold the story of the Feeding of the 5000 using a storyboard to help them.
In Science and Outdoor Learning, we went outside to find worms! The children had an identification sheet with different worms on and we all tried to encourage the worms to the surface in different areas of the field by running and walking on the spot. Once we had found a worm we then used the identification chart to identify it from its features and discussed their microhabitat.
In Art, this week we used our skills from last week to create different textures on pieces of paper. Next week the children will be using the different colours and textures to create their own collage of the African savannah which links to their learning in Geography about Kenya.
Well done for another lovely week, have a lovely weekend.
Reminders:
- Parent-Teacher Meetings go live on 27th January at 6pm
Date: 22nd Jan 2026 @ 9:12pm
Year 5 have enjoyed yet another busy and exciting week full of learning, creativity and teamwork.
In English, we followed Arthur’s perilous journey across the sea. The children created detailed story maps, which helped them build their ideas and develop rich language. Using expanded noun phrases, adverbials of time and place, and relative clauses, the children worked hard to write vivid and descriptive accounts of Arthur’s journey. It was wonderful to see their imaginations come to life on the page.
In Maths, we moved on to the topic of measure. We began by exploring perimeter before progressing to area, tackling a range of engaging problems and puzzles along the way. Alongside this, the children have continued to practise their times tables, developing greater fluency and confidence.
Our RE learning focused on the parable of the mustard seed. The children reflected thoughtfully on what God’s kingdom means in everyday life and produced a beautiful display, writing about how we can work towards it through kindness, forgiveness, caring for our world and serving God.
As part of collective worship, we took part in the Week of Unity, learning about the importance of belonging and working together as one community, while celebrating that we are all unique. We took this learning outside, creating stunning ‘unity mandalas’ using natural materials. The children worked collaboratively, discussing teamwork and ensuring that everyone felt included.
In Science, we explored the life cycle of a plant, with a focus on germination. The children were fascinated to discover that some of our conkers had already begun to sprout, and they enjoyed observing the shoot bursting out of the shell first-hand.
During PE, with Ellen from the LFC Foundation, the theme was communication. The children took part in a range of activities that required different types of communication, highlighting how important listening, teamwork and clear messages are in sport and everyday life.
Finally, on Wednesday, we were visited by PCSO Alex, who spoke to the children about online safety. We learnt about keeping personal information private and creating secure passwords. The children were highly engaged and asked lots of thoughtful questions.
Another fantastic week in Year 5 – we are very proud of the children’s enthusiasm, teamwork and hard work!
Reminders for next week:
- Swimming continues up to half term, on Wednesday afternoons.
- PE with LFC Foundation on Thursdays.
- Homework is set via Mirodo on Fridays. This due back the following Wednesday.
- New spellings are put on Google Classroom each Friday.
Date: 22nd Jan 2026 @ 1:04pm
We can’t quite believe it’s Friday again – time really does fly when you’re having fun!
During Collective Worship this week, our focus was unity. We discussed how being united means working together, supporting one another and celebrating our differences. To reflect this message, the children created leaves and fruits to form a class tree. Each leaf and fruit included a message showing how, when we come together, we grow stronger just like a tree needs all its parts to thrive.
With a little help from some familiar friends from Sesame Street, we learnt all about Shabbat, the Jewish Day of Rest. We discovered that Shabbat takes place each week from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday and is a special time for rest, family and reflection. We also learnt about the story of creation from the Torah, where God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. Using a flow map, we sequenced the events of Shabbat, including family meals, prayers at the synagogue and drinking from the Kiddush cup.
In Maths, we focused on using the grid method to multiply a one-digit number by two- and three-digit numbers. The children confidently connected this learning to their understanding of multiplying by 10 and 100 to support calculations with larger numbers.
Later in the week, we compared our own lives to the life of a Roman child. We explored the activities, games and jobs Roman children would have experienced and identified similarities and differences to our lives today. Using fronted adverbials, the children wrote a diary from the perspective of Tranio, outling what he did in his daily life as a Roman child.
In Geography, we learnt about how tectonic plates move and the impact this has on the Earth. This learning linked closely with Art, where the children illustrated volcanoes set within landscapes, carefully applying their understanding of shape, colour and detail.
The highlight of the week was our teddy bear picnic. The children had great fun building dens and creating cosy spaces to host their cuddly friends.
Year 4, you have worked your socks off this week. We are incredibly proud of you and hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Reminders:
- Parent-Teacher Meetings go live on 27th January at 6pm
Date: 21st Jan 2026 @ 6:55pm
It has been another week of wonderful learning, curiosity, and excitement!
Continuing with our ‘Winter’ theme, our focus this week has been 'penguins', and what a joy they have been to explore.
We began by learning all about what penguins look like, naming their features, discovering what they like to eat, and finding out where they live. To bring our learning to life, we made penguin biscuits, carefully creating white bellies, adding raisins for eyes, dates for flippers, blueberries for feet, and even a little sweet treat for their beaks. They looked (and tasted!) fantastic.
Penguins have been present across all of our learning areas. In water play, we became penguins ourselves, diving for fish and splashing with purpose. During Funky Fingers, we explored self-made snow and tiny frozen penguins, matching them to their breed while also trying to free penguins trapped under the ice — a great mix of problem-solving and fine motor fun.
Getting creative, we used corks to make printed penguins, with so much individuality shown as children used their knowledge to add crests and details. We also enjoyed moving like penguins, playing games where we followed instructions to ‘waddle’, ‘flap our flippers’, and ‘huddle’ together.
Waddling down to PE, our focus has been gymnastics. We are becoming increasingly confident in showing and understanding gymnastic terms such as pike, straddle, star, straight, and tuck. The children had enormous fun moving around the different stations and practicing their new skills.
In Early Listening, we explored body percussion and used claves to copy and tap out rhythms. In adding words — including some very amusing phrases — made this learning especially enjoyable.
In Maths, we delved deeper into the number three: how it is made, how to write it, and the many ways it can be represented. We even played a game where we had to throw three fish to the penguins in their ice holes, working out how many landed inside and how many landed outside — developing both mathematical thinking and throwing skills, all while having lots of fun!
We have shared a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books about penguins and used the internet to find out even more, supporting our thoughts and ideas.
On Thursday, we enjoyed a lovely visit from Caroline from church, who shared the Bible story ‘Jonah and the Whale’. This was a calm and meaningful moment in our busy week.
We have truly loved learning about penguins, and your children have been inspiring in their enthusiasm, curiosity, and thirst for learning.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Please remember that we are always here to support, inspire, and nurture developing minds to ‘Shine Brightly’.
Wishing you a weekend full of ‘huddles’, and we look forward to another exciting week ahead!
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery team
Date: 21st Jan 2026 @ 1:03pm
We’ve had another fantastic week of learning, exploring and creating in Reception!
As part of our ongoing theme, the children explored a range of Arctic animals. They have enjoyed learning new facts about how these animals survive in such freezing environments. We were very impressed by the children’s curiosity and the interesting questions they asked!
The children have continued to explore mass, building on their understanding of “heavier” and “lighter.” This week, we introduced the idea of balancing scales. The children experimented with placing different objects on each side and discovered that the scales are balanced when the objects have the same mass.
They loved investigating which items would balance and explaining why they thought this happened!
We also extended our work on capacity, revisiting the ideas of “full” and “empty” and exploring the space in between. The children used nonstandard units (like cups, spoons and small containers) to measure and compare how much different containers could hold. Lots of brilliant predicting and problemsolving took place!
On Thursday, we welcomed Caroline for another session of Godly Play. This week, she shared the story of Jonah and the Whale, one of the stories Jesus would have heard as a child. After listening, the children discussed what this story teaches us—such as being brave, listening carefully, and that everyone deserves a second chance.
In Art, the children explored how music can inspire movement, colour and marks. They listened to different pieces of music and used paint to express their ideas and feelings. We encouraged the children to notice how the music made them feel: “Now it’s slow and gentle… I feel very relaxed. This activity was all about the creative process, not the final picture. The children were beautifully absorbed in the experience, experimenting with colour, brushstrokes and rhythm. They produced some wonderfully expressive artwork!
Well done, Reception! It has been a week full of imagination, curiosity and fantastic learning. We can’t wait to see what next week brings!
A Little Reminder
Please make sure your child has a warm coat that they can fasten themselves, hat, scarf, and gloves during this cold snap. Thank you for helping keep everyone warm and cosy!
We hope you have a lovely weekend!
Mrs Molloy and Mrs Bevin
Date: 20th Jan 2026 @ 12:43pm
What a lovely week it has been in Year 1! The children have continued to impress us with their enthusiasm, teamwork and positive attitudes towards learning. Each day has been full of great discussions, brilliant ideas and lots of happy moments.
In Maths, we explored number lines in more depth. We looked at how number lines can start and end at different points, and how they can move in different steps such as 1s, 2s and 10s. We also learned what estimating on a number line looks like and practised using halfway points to help us decide where other numbers might go. The children showed fantastic reasoning skills as they explained their thinking — it was wonderful to see their confidence grow.
In English, we focused on unpicking the character of the lion from The Lion Inside. We talked about how he is confident, strong and sometimes a little scary. The children completed a roll-on-the-wall activity to describe him, thinking carefully about the words they could use and what it really means to describe a character. Their vocabulary choices were thoughtful and detailed.
In History, we delved deeper into the story of the Titanic and looked closely at the different causes of the tragedy. We read several explanations of what might have happened all those years ago and worked in groups to discuss how valuable each explanation was. The children then fed back as a whole class and discussed which explanation they thought was the most likely and why. Their reasoning was impressive, definitely historians in the making!
In RE, we read the story of Jesus calming the storm and talked about how many of the stories we have learned show Jesus performing miracles. The children created their own pictures of the Bible story and wrote sentences to caption what was happening in each part. They worked beautifully and produced some lovely pieces.
Well done, Year 1, for another fantastic week full of curiosity, creativity and wonderful learning. Have a lovely weekend.
Date: 18th Jan 2026 @ 8:23pm
What a fantastic and busy week in the Year 6 classroom! Here is just a snapshot of our learning throughout the week…
In Maths, the children worked hard within their groups, showing great teamwork and resilience. There was a particular focus on volume and finding the mean, with pupils applying their understanding through a range of problem-solving and reasoning activities. Alongside this, the children began creating a vibrant revision guide and knowledge organiser for the topic of measurement, helping to consolidate key methods, vocabulary and concepts in preparation for future learning.
In English, back by popular demand, we revisited a Year 6 favourite which is exploring the lyrics of different songs as our comprehension focus. The genres we’ve tackled have been wonderfully varied, from folk music like ‘You Don’t Mess Around with Jim’, to heavy metal with ‘The Trooper’ and pop rock classics such as ‘Ironic’. This activity has been a fun way for the children to analyse language, meaning, and storytelling whilst, of course, singing along.
As part of Christian Unity Week, the children took part in a collaborative art project focused on the theme of unity. Each child contributed individual artwork which was brought together to create the word Unity, symbolising the importance of working together and celebrating our shared Christian values. This Trust-wide focus encouraged pupils to reflect on cooperation, belonging and the strength that comes from being united as one community.
In Geography, Year 6 have been learning all about the continent of Africa. We discovered that Africa is made up of 54 countries and explored many of their capital cities, developing our map skills and geographical knowledge along the way. We focused particularly on the countries of Northern Africa, where the children researched key geographical features and worked collaboratively to create informative presentations. This has helped them deepen their understanding of the continent’s diversity and importance.
A brilliant week of learning and fun and wishing you all an enjoyable weekend!
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (30th).
-Maths and English homework has been set as normal via either the SATs Companion platform or sent home in books. This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (28th).
Date: 16th Jan 2026 @ 3:32pm
What a fantastic week we’ve had in Year 5! The children have approached every challenge with enthusiasm, kindness and determination, and we couldn’t be more proud of them.
A real highlight of our week was completing the Bikeability course. The instructors were extremely impressed with how confidently the children demonstrated their cycling skills—both on the playground and out on the roads. Their focus, maturity and superb listening skills made the sessions a real pleasure. Well done, Year 5!
In English, we have been exploring the magical world of Norse mythology. The children wrote beautiful and imaginative poems inspired by mythical objects, settings, characters and animals. Their vocabulary choices were thoughtful and creative, and it was wonderful to see their confidence grow as poets.
Maths this week involved some hard work and perseverance as we tackled subtracting fractions. The children practised changing denominators, partitioning wholes and applying all these skills to a range of problem-solving activities. It was fantastic to see so many pupils showing resilience and using different strategies to support their understanding.
In RE, we looked closely at several Christian parables, including The Prodigal Son. Through thoughtful discussion, the children identified the Christian values these stories encourage—such as forgiveness, compassion and understanding.
Science was especially exciting this week! We dissected tulips to help us identify the different parts of a flower involved in pollination. We also learned about how both wind and insects can transfer pollen between plants. To test our knowledge, we ended the lesson with a lively Blooket quiz, which the children loved.
During PE, we enjoyed a brilliant session with Ellen from LFC, who led the children through a variety of fun team games. The focus of the lesson was resilience, and the children really rose to the challenge—encouraging each other, problem-solving and working brilliantly together.
In Geography, we explored the climate in Scandinavian countries and compared it with the climate here in the UK. Using their maths skills, the children created clear and accurate line graphs to compare temperature and precipitation across different countries. Their analytical skills were fantastic!
It’s been a busy, enjoyable and productive week. Well done, Year 5—keep up the brilliant work!
Reminders for next week:
- Homework has been set on Mirodo. This is due next Wednesday.
- The children have been practising their new spellings today. Please encourage them to continue this throughout next week, ready for the test on Friday.
- Online Safety talk on Wednesday afternoon. (After swimming)
- Outdoor learning on Thursday. Please bring warm, waterproof coats and wellies/old trainers.
Date: 15th Jan 2026 @ 7:36pm
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We would like to begin by celebrating just how amazing the children have been this week. They have truly, shone brightly, approaching each day with curiosity, kindness and enthusiasm. Their thoughtful ideas, teamwork and willingness to try new things have made our learning truly special, and we are so proud of them all.
This week, we have continued to explore our theme of ‘Winter’, noticing and talking about the changes we can see in the world around us. The children shared thoughtful observations about the colder weather, bare trees and frosty ground, linking beautifully with our focus story ‘Robin’s Winter Song’, by Suzanne Barton. Inspired by the book, we began learning more about birds and the challenges they face during winter. This led us to make our very own bird feeders. We talked about what birds need to survive, why winter can be a tricky time for them, and how we can help, showing wonderful care and empathy for living things.
In Maths, our focus has been on recognising the number three. The children enjoyed spotting patterns of three, identifying dots, and then moving on to counting and matching objects. This learning was supported through a variety of fun, interactive games, with the children showing growing confidence and enthusiasm.
During Early Listening, we explored rhythm and patterns. We began by creating simple patterns using claps and body movements, before moving on to using claves to tap out simple rhythms. The children listened carefully, copied patterns and took turns leading, showing great focus and enjoyment.
At Forest School, we worked alongside Reception to create snowmen. Although we didn’t have real snow, this sparked creativity and problem-solving as we used flour to outline our snowmen before exploring the outdoor environment to find natural materials to bring them to life. There was lots of discussion about what we could use, how it felt, and what worked best. Each group chose a name for their snowman and shared descriptive words, developing both language and teamwork skills.
Back in the classroom, we created a winter-themed ‘treasure tray’ filled with shiny objects and seasonal visuals. This became a wonderful talking point, encouraging curiosity, descriptive language and sustained discussion. Continuing our care for birds, we also made something tasty for ourselves — potato cakes! The children loved helping to prepare them, and even more so, eating them. With it being such a chilly week, we also enjoyed warming ourselves up with hot chocolate, which was very much appreciated alongside our freshly baked treats.
Our winter discussions naturally led us to talk about snow and snowflakes and how they are formed. The children were fascinated to learn that snowflakes have six points and proudly recalled this fact. Learning that no two snowflakes are the same gave us a lovely opportunity to link this to ourselves — talking about how we are all unique and different. The children enjoyed sharing what makes them special, the things they are good at and the skills they are proud of.
Outside, we used our resource knowledge mats to spot and identify birds in our garden area, carefully observing and comparing what we could see. We also explored ice, making our own by freezing water and discussing how it changes state.
We have also launched our ‘lending library’, sharing ideas about what it means to lend something, how to look after someone else’s property, and the importance of having cosy time together to enjoy books and all the learning they bring.
We would like to wish you all a very well-earned, restful weekend and thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to more winter wonders and learning adventures next week.
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery Team
Polite reminder:-
Please could you ensure your child has labelled, warm winter woollies for outdoor play.