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Our KS2 children had a fantastic day at Avalon Archaeology, bringing their learning about the Anglo-Saxons to life!
The children stepped back in time and enjoyed a range of hands-on activities, including wood carving, writing using Anglo-Saxon letters and milling flour.
It was a brilliant opportunity to experience what everyday life might have been like during Anglo-Saxon times and to build on everything they have been learning in the classroom.
Our KS2 children have had their very first violin lesson this week, and what a wonderful start they have made!
Each child had their very own violin and began by learning how to hold it correctly and safely. They then had the exciting opportunity to start making their very own music!
On Thursday, we were delighted to welcome Gary from Carymoor Environmental Trust for a morning of fun and thought-provoking environmental learning.
Gary began the day by leading a whole-school worship, encouraging the children to think about the waste we produce and how we can all help to look after our planet.
Pippin class have been captivated by the incredible life cycles of butterflies! We welcomed some tiny caterpillars into our classroom and watched with excitement as they grew and changed before our eyes.
On Monday, Years 5 and 6 enjoyed an exciting visit to the Chalke History Festival, where they took part in a range of immersive World War Two activities. They experienced the sights and sounds of a trench, before learning how to defuse bombs, handle weapons and send coded messages.
Pippin Class immersed themselves in all things Brazil, during their Blooming Brazil hook day. The children began the day using atlases to identify Brazil and the surrounding countries on their maps. Afterwards, the children helped to make Brigadeiro – a traditional Brazilian dessert. The children really enjoyed mixing the chocolate and rolling their truffles in chocolate sprinkles. The children wrote up their instructions so that they could make them at home with their families.
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the 2025/26 academic year.
Our oldest children had a fantastic day with our visiting author, Mrs King, to kickstart their World War 2 learning experience. The children explored rationing and made a pudding, cracked codes, wrote Red Cross letters, and even made toilet paper! Mrs King commented on how engaged and polite our children are, which is always lovely to hear. We are very grateful to Mrs King for giving up her time and inspiring the children to learn more about World War Two.
The school was visited by Peter from Better Planet Education. He spoke with Pippin class about bees and minibeasts, highlighting the importance of them for our environment.The children learnt lots of interesting facts, including how bees only live for 5–6 weeks, and how they choose a queen bee.
Russet class have visited Barton Hall in Torquay for their residential. The children enjoyed a wide range of activities, including the giant swing, abseiling, canoeing, and archery, embracing each challenge with enthusiasm and determination. In the evenings, they sang and danced around a campfire and thoroughly enjoyed the silent disco, creating lasting memories with their friends. It was wonderful to see how supportive they were of one another, how well they collaborated, and how consistently they demonstrated resilience, representing our school in such a positive and commendable way.
Our key stage 2 pupils recently took part in an exciting and enriching Survival Day at Carymoor Environmental Trust. The day provided a fantastic opportunity for children to develop practical outdoor skills, teamwork and resilience in a real-life context.
Throughout the day, pupils worked collaboratively to build shelters, learn fire-lighting techniques, read maps, filter water and explore how to survive in the natural environment. They demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills, communication and perseverance, particularly when faced with new and challenging tasks.
The experience also supported our wider curriculum, linking closely to our work on natural disasters and the survival guides that pupils are writing in English lessons. Pupils returned to school inspired, with a deeper understanding of how to stay safe in different environments and a wealth of ideas to support their writing.
Yesterday, the school was filled with the joy of books! Throughout the day, the children celebrated reading by
exploring their favourite stories, thinking about memorable characters and the exciting events that bring books to life.
They shared their own ideas through storytelling, took part in buddy reading with other classes, and used their
Oracy skills to present and discuss their stories with one another. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm for reading and their confidence in sharing their thoughts.