Nursery to Year Six Highlights

Listening Ears!

In Nursery the book of the week has been ‘Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?’ reflecting our focus for the week as the girls investigate the sounds around them. They loved re-enacting some of the noises from the animals in the book! After reading the story, the girls created their own polar bear ears which gave them the opportunity to use and combine different materials. They are excited to take on the appearance of a polar bear and wear their ears on their very own listening journey!

Let's go to the Dough Disco!

Kindergarten pupils have been having a great time at the Dough Disco this week!  Dough Disco activities are designed to strengthen muscles in preparation for writing.  The pupils have been manipulating dough in time to music.  They have rolled, squished, poked, pinched, stretched and squeezed the dough to strengthen different parts of the hands and arms.  They cannot wait to go to the Dough Disco again soon!

Autumn detectives!

Reception decided to make the most of a beautiful sunny afternoon this week and went for a walk to the playing field to look for signs of Autumn. They were excited to see what the season is starting to bring. It didn’t take long before they found acorns scattered on the grass, their shiny, brown shells glistening in the sunlight. They spotted leaves in every shade of red, orange, yellow and brown. The winds had blown them gently to the ground, creating a colourful carpet for the children to walk on. The girls loved collecting all the Autumn objects and have brought them back to school to explore further. 

Coders of the future!

This week, Year One have been using the BEEBOTS in their Computing lessons. They were challenged to see if they could move their BEEBOT without pushing it like a toy car! Without realising, the girls were programming in instructions so their BEEBOTS could perform manoeuvres such as 360 degree turns and travelling across the floor to a partner. The girls thoroughly enjoyed their first programming lesson and are looking forward to moving onto using princess mazes and taking their BEEBOTS shopping along a main shopping street in the weeks to come. Who knows? Maybe we will be producing some female programmers and coders for the future! Well done Year One girls, you were AMAZING!! 

The Importance of Friendship

This week in their PSHE lessons, the Year Two girls have been exploring the theme of friendship through a variety of engaging stories, including Side by Side and Harry the Happy Mouse. They enjoyed class and group discussions about the important qualities that make a good friend, reflecting thoughtfully on their own personal strengths and the ways they show kindness and support to one another. To celebrate these ideas, the girls created colourful friendship bracelets, appreciating the unique qualities that each of their friends brings to the year group. Well done, Year Two, for showing such kindness, thoughtfulness and a true understanding of what it means to be a good friend! 

3D Models

This week, Year Three took a hands-on approach to exploring 2D and 3D shapes. They identified a range of shapes and examined their key properties, including sides, edges and vertices. A highlight was building 3D shapes using cocktail sticks, straws and Polydron, which helped them count edges and vertices in a practical way. They also enjoyed sorting shapes and creating models with multilink cubes, reinforcing their learning through imaginative play and problem-solving.

Year Four pupils have been busy using their imagination in their creative writing this week. Inspired by the idea of designing Lost Dog posters, the girls created detailed character descriptions to bring their fictional pets to life. They thought carefully about the vocabulary and descriptions they used, working hard to include adjectives and similes to paint a clear picture of their missing dogs. Pupils also developed expanded noun phrases to add depth and detail to their writing. To make the task even more challenging, they experimented with alliteration, enjoying the chance to play with language and sound. The posters were filled with creativity, humour and personality, ranging from playful puppies to mischievous mutts. The girls enjoyed sharing their work with each other and spotting the imaginative details in their classmates’ descriptions. We certainly hope that the fictional lost dogs dreamed up by Year Four will soon be happily reunited with their owners! 

Onomatopoeic poetry

Year Five girls have been transforming the clatter, hum and whirr of car factories into onomatopoeic poetry, working in collaborative groups to capture the rhythm and energy of machinery. They experimented with words, vocal sounds and body actions to mimic engines revving, metal clanging and conveyor belts whirring, turning industrial noise into performance art. The task highlighted how even the most mechanical environments can inspire imagination, rhythm and expressive storytelling. 

Ignite Worldwide Project

Year Six have recently begun delivering two-minute talks as part of their Ignite Worldwide Project and the results have been great! Each pupil has chosen a geographical theme that sparks their curiosity, from geographical features such as mountains and famous landmarks to flags from around the globe. The talks encourage children to research, organise their ideas and share their knowledge confidently with others. This initiative not only develops speaking and listening skills, but also helps pupils broaden their understanding of the world around them. We look forward to seeing their interests and expertise continue to grow through these sessions.