Image of Year 2 - English - Reading Playground Game Instructions
19 Nov

Year 2 - English - Reading Playground Game Instructions

In English, we read some simple instructions for different playground games and had a go at playing them.

Image of Pre-school - Communication And Language.
14 Nov

Pre-school - Communication And Language.

The children Listened to our story We're Going On a Bear Hunt, acting out movements throughout the story representing under, over and through movements.

Image of Year 4 English - Writing and Presenting Stories
7 Nov

Year 4 English - Writing and Presenting Stories

We have finally finished our unit on the Loch Ness! We have thoroughly enjoyed this unit, and wow, have the children produced some fantastic story outcomes from it! We were so proud of our stories, that we decided to type them up to put on display in school, and we worked hard on improving our typic skills in the process. We can't wait to find out what unit is coming next!

Image of Year 5 English - Freeze Framing Key Scenes from Beowulf
6 Nov

Year 5 English - Freeze Framing Key Scenes from Beowulf

We have been reading the story of Beowulf and Grendal in English, and we had a lot of fun deciding on the key scenes from the story and then using the drama technique of freeze framing to act these scenes out. Can you guess what is happening in each photo?

Image of Year 6 English : Comparing Modern and Classic Texts
6 Nov

Year 6 English : Comparing Modern and Classic Texts

In English Year 6 has analysed front covers and language features to find differences and similarities between classic and modern texts. We were surprised at how similar the language features were in the Wizard of Oz (published in 1900), and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (published in 1997).

Image of Year 1 - English - Using Images To Retell A Story
5 Nov

Year 1 - English - Using Images To Retell A Story

Year 1 created a story map of 'Zog'. They then rehearsed retelling the story using a repetitive pattern and adding actions. They enjoyed performing the story for each other.

Image of Reception Class - Writing
4 Nov

Reception Class - Writing

The children in Reception Class have been developing their motor control through a range of different activities. The children have been writing their graphemes in the sand today, being encouraged to use the Letter-join formation, moving from left to right.

Image of Year 3  English - Aesop's Fables - Asking Questions
31 Oct

Year 3 English - Aesop's Fables - Asking Questions

This week Year 3 have started their new topic in English all about Aesop's Fables. Today's fable was The Tortoise and the Hare. They took turns to hot seat at the front of the class as one of the characters whilst the rest of the class asked them questions.

Image of Year 6  English - Classic Texts
31 Oct

Year 6 English - Classic Texts

In English we have been looking at examples of classic texts, and thinking about what makes a book a classic. We also discussed which of our favourite books may become a classic in the future.

Image of Year 3  English - An Independent Write About Antarctica
17 Oct

Year 3 English - An Independent Write About Antarctica

Year 3 have been learning how to write a leaflet in their English lessons. They used their knowledge about Antarctica from their Geography lessons to create an independent leaflet.

Image of Year 5 Spelling Strategies
10 Oct

Year 5 Spelling Strategies

Year 5 have been using different strategies to learn their spellings this week, including cheerleader spellings and rainbow writing!

Image of Year 2 English - Independent Animal Research
9 Oct

Year 2 English - Independent Animal Research

Year 2 are preparing to write their own Safari Animal non-fiction text. They research their chosen animal, make notes and added them to their box ups.