With an emphasis on 'knowledge is power', discussions were held to include the law surrounding knife crime and peer pressure. Through a variety of age-appropriate practical activities and meaningful discussions, the children work through a scenario-based activity, identifying the choices being made and the consequences of these choices. As the scenario escalates, the children [...]
Over the last few weeks, Year 3 and Year 4 have been learning all about information texts. They were given a choice of 4 animals to choose from and then research. First, they planned, drafted and edited their work, before publishing some excellent posters containing all of their information. They worked really hard to [...]
This week, Year 1 and Year 2 shared their amazing recounts with one another. It was a lovely opportunity for them to focus on reading aloud as well as sharing work that they have worked really hard on. Vinnie and Alec were also really brave and they volunteered to the whole of Year 1 [...]
Year 1 and Year 2 were so lucky to have a very exciting talk this morning from Mr Coats. Our topic for the next term is explorers and Mr Coats came in and shared the adventures that he has been on. Not only did he show us all of the equipment that he took [...]
We all enjoyed the annual Carol Service at St Peter and St Paul Church on Wednesday evening. With huge thanks to Mrs Clements and her Choir, who performed with enthusiasm and skill moving members of the congregation to tears! Some of our talented pupils performed Piano, guitar and voice. It was a great opportunity [...]
On Monday Claydon House at the Junior site enjoyed a fun afternoon decorating Christmas biscuits and designing a cake box to carry them home in. Some expert decorating took place, future Bake Off competitors in the making! Tuesday afternoon was the Infant winning Houses turn, with Claydon and Chequers also enjoying an afternoon decorating [...]
Thank you to Mrs Clements, Mrs Bowman, Miss Bailey, Mrs Smith, Miss Webb and Mrs Humphries (and not forgetting Miss Coles), for producing such a memorable Nativity for our pupils to perform. All of the children showed dedication and enthusiasm during the learning of the songs and the Nativity script. Not to forget the [...]
The children thoroughly enjoyed wearing Christmas jumpers on Friday 13th December and raising money for Save the Children, to date we have raised a fantastic £210. Thank you for your donations, our Just Giving page explains how the money can benefit children across the world. Teaching our children to think of others is a [...]
Many thanks to F4CADS and parents volunteers for organising and running the Christmas shop for children on Friday 6th December. It is a huge task to ensure this runs smoothly and is greatly appreciated as the children loved every minute of buying gifts to take home wrapped for family members.
