Year 5 Inspired by ‘Winds of Change’ Art Workshop

Before the holiday, our Year 5 pupils took part in a fantastic art workshop led by Never Such Innocence and what an experience it was. The workshop, part of the Month of the Military Child , focused on the theme ‘Winds of Change’ , encouraging pupils to reflect on the experiences of children from military families and the changes they may fa ...

Year 5 Bring the Jungle to Life Through Dance

Year 5 pupils stepped into the world of dance today, exploring movement inspired by the jungle. Using different levels and creative motifs, they worked together to create imaginative “freeze frames” that captured the spirit of the environment. It was fantastic to see such creativity and teamwork on display. Pupils showed growing confidence ...

Great Win for Our School Football Team

Well done to our school football team on their fantastic 3–2 win against Alver Valley before the holiday. The team showed great determination, teamwork and resilience throughout the match. It was a closely fought game, but our players worked hard for one another and showed real spirit to secure the victory. We are very proud of their effort ...

Y5 Easter Learning

Earlier in the week, Year 5 had a wonderful visit to St Mary’s Church, Rowner. The children deepened their understanding of Easter through a range of engaging activities. They began by revisiting our learning about symbolism, focusing on the meaning and importance of both the crucifix and the empty cross. They also explored the significan ...

Football Fun at Lunchtime

Our playground has been full of energy this week as pupils have been enjoying football sessions at lunchtime, led by Mr Hill and Mr Baldwin. The excitement has been taken to another level as we’ve been getting involved in School’s Football Week, a fantastic national initiative created by The FA in partnership with Pokémon. The challenge en ...

Year 5 Mastering Angles

Year 5 have been developing their maths skills by learning how to measure angles accurately using a protractor. The children showed great focus and precision as they practised lining up their protractors correctly and reading the scales carefully. It was fantastic to see their confidence grow as they tackled a range of angles. Well done, ...

Y4 Greek Day

Year 4 had an amazing time celebrating Greek Day, and the sunshine made it even more special. They started the day by exploring coprolite, learning how these fascinating fossils help us understand life in ancient times. The children asked thoughtful questions and enjoyed discovering what archaeologists can learn from the past. Next, they ...

Designing and Making Cuddly Toys

Year 5 have been busy in their Design and Technology lessons, developing their sewing skills to design and create their very own cuddly toys. The children carefully cut out felt templates before learning how to sew and join materials, showing great patience and precision. They then stuffed and finished their creations, resulting in a fant ...

Stepping Back into Ancient Greece

Chestnut Class had a fantastic day yesterday, immersing themselves in the world of Ancient Greece, bringing history to life through a range of engaging activities. The day began with pupils learning about the origins of the Olympic Games, comparing the Ancient Olympics with those we know today. They then put their learning into action by ...