This term, our children have been exploring the use of symbolism in art, discovering how artists can share powerful messages, particularly about the importance of caring for our environment. This week, they have been developing their sketching skills, focusing on drawing a range of sea animals. Through careful observation and attention to ...

Our children in Year 5 have been developing their understanding of shape in maths, with a particular focus on 3D shapes this week. Using hands-on resources, they worked collaboratively in small groups to explore key properties such as edges, vertices and faces. It was fantastic to see them actively engaged, asking thoughtful questions, te ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

With thanks to our Service Club, who have created some beautiful chalk designs and 3D flowers, which will be used and proudly displayed by our Community Hub.

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 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, ...

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 ...