Pilgrimages and Sacred Places
Our RE topic this term is based around sacred places and pilgrimages for different religions. This week we looked at Jewish pilgrimages to the Western Wall. We explored the reasons S to why it was a special place and how Jewish people post their prayers into the wall to feel close to God. We then…
Colour Run 2025
Our much-loved obstacle course with a difference returned this term in a cloud of colour. The
Colour Run has always been a firm favourite with little and big kids alike, and this one was
no exception. The whole spectrum of participants joined us for our colourful celebration. We
saw new…
What happens to light when it passes through different transparent objects?
Key stage 1 have loved learning about Sir Isaac Newton. This week they investigated why we can see a rainbow when light passed through a prism and how rainbows are formed. They then had a go at making rainbows using a glass of water and a light source. Such a colourful lesson packed with great…
Computer skills and publishing stars!
Year 1 have worked hard mastering logging on to the chrome books and opening google documents. They have then used their growing typing skills to publish their wonderful Tinga Tales. Great learning and fun!
What effects does gravity have on objects?
Key stage 1 had lots of fun completing an investigation all about gravity. They learnt what gravity was, who discovered it and then conducted investigations testing the effects of gravity on objects. So much fun and lots of learning!
Budding architects
Class 2 have started their final art topic of the year - architecture. They have made mood boards combining their go rowing computing skills with their art skills and today they have used their mathematical knowledge of 3D shapes to help them draw 3D building outlines.
Great work class…
Forest school May 2025
We have had a very busy spring term packed full with lovely forest school activities. We have been planting a new willow arch, gardening, den building and crafting. The mud kitchen transformed into a pizzeria with some fantastic new recipes and the children have made an array of sweet smelling…
Recycling seaside sculptures
Class 2 have had great fun creating sea creatures from recycled materials. They applied their learning to create their final sculptures after planning them very carefully. Well done class 2!
May Walk
What a fantastic morning of sunshine for our May walk around the village.
The children showed off their fantastic singing skills and their beautiful may stick creations.
Thank you to all who came to support us, we had a lovely morning.
A very special thank you to all at the coffee shop for…
Packington Farm visit
As an introduction to our new geography topic of food and farming we made the short trip to Packington Farm. It was a beautiful day, when we were met by our guides for the day , Roy and Jules. We saw lots of exciting things like the pigs and lambs . Jules and Roy took us on a lovely trail with…
A visit to Elford Hall Gardens VE Day Display
We had such a fantastic morning at Elford Hall Gardens. We took a summery walk through the village to explore the VE Day display. It was fantastic to handle artefacts related to the local history of Elford and learn about the impact the war had in our local area. Thank you to all…