Nursery/Pre-School-Physical Development-Tuesday Trails
Nursery and Preschool really enjoyed their first Tuesday Trails with Mrs Corbally. The children practised putting on their wellies and coats independently and then went in our outdoor environment to explore the world outside. The children made leaf water and mixed it with the different size sticks that we found together. The children developed their gross and fine motor skills jumping in the muddy puddles and picking up the different size leaves from the fallen trees.
Year 3 - P.E. - Learning To Sprint and Skip
Ready, steady, go! Year 3 have been full of energy in P.E. this week as they focused on the fundamentals of sprinting and skipping. The children have been working incredibly hard on their technique, discovering how the correct posture, arm swings, and high knees can help them move faster and with better coordination. It takes a lot of focus to get the rhythm just right, but the class showed brilliant perseverance and enthusiasm throughout the lesson. It was wonderful to see such fantastic effort and sportsmanship in the hall.
Nursery And Pre-School - Literacy - Wiggle Me Into Squiggle
Our Nursery and Pre-school children have made a fantastic start to our new 'Wiggle Me into Squiggle' intervention this week! This programme focuses on developing large, gross motor movements, which form the essential physical foundation needed for fine motor control and early writing. This week, our focus was all about mastering 'UP' movements. The children began in a group setting using ribbons in each hand, lifting their arms high and watching the fabric flow through the air as they tracked their physical movements. To refine these big movements into early mark-making, the children then moved over to the easels holding two paintbrushes at once. Working with both hands simultaneously helped strengthen their bilateral coordination while turning those large arm sweeps into controlled, painted strokes on paper. It has been brilliant to see their confidence grow as they connect active movement directly to writing skills!
Reception- Fine Motor Skills- Supertato
The classroom was a hive of focused energy as the Reception children transformed into little heroes to create their very own Supertato characters. Using the Mr. Potato Head sets, the children carefully exercised their fine motor skills, pinching and pushing colorful ears, eyes, and capes into the plastic spuds to bring their defenders of the fruit aisle to life. The creative mission continued at the art station, where the children demonstrated impressive hand-eye coordination and scissor control to navigate around the curves of their paper potatoes. Once the cutting was complete, the real decision-making began; with tongues poked out in concentration, they sifted through a tray of vibrant felt, glittery masks, and paper boots to select the perfect heroic ensemble for their new starchy sidekicks.
Reception- Physical Development- I Hear Thunder
The school hall was alive with energy as the Reception children transformed their PE lesson into a rhythmic exploration of the elements. Using their basketballs to mimic the sounds of the weather, the children practiced focused ball control to narrate a passing storm. To represent a gentle spring rain, they used light, pitter-patter fingertip taps, before transitioning into heavy, rhythmic bounces that echoed like loud claps of thunder. The highlight of the session was the drop and catch sequence; the children released their balls to the floor and caught them sharply on the rebound, perfectly synchronizing the "crack" of the ball hitting the wood with the visual of a lightning strike. Their coordination improved with every "storm," showing impressive concentration as they balanced the imaginative storytelling with the physical skill of keeping their balls steady and secure.
Reception- Physical Development- Forest Friday
Over the past few weeks, our Reception children have really thrown themselves into Forest Friday and made the most of being outdoors. They’ve loved exploring the school and nursery grounds, turning into little builders as they created bug houses and heading off on an imaginative “Bear Hunt” through the bushes. Alongside all the fun, these sessions have also supported their physical development. Moving across uneven ground and using a range of outdoor equipment has helped to build both their gross and fine motor skills. Whether they were carrying logs to build a habitat or carefully using small tools, it’s been lovely to see their confidence and coordination grow in the fresh air.
Year 3 - P.E - Dance Workshop
Our Year 3 students had an incredible time today as they swapped their desks for the spotlight! We were thrilled to welcome West End in Schools for a high-energy, creative workshop all about China.
Year 3 - P.E. - Tennis Skills
Our Year 3 students hit the courts today for a fantastic PE lesson focused on mastering the basics of tennis. There was plenty of focus, agility, and—most importantly—great sportsmanship on display!
Year 3 - P.E - Working As A Team
Our Year 3 adventurers have been busy trading their individual capes for team jerseys this week! We’ve started our journey into Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA), focusing on the two most important tools in any explorer's kit: Communication and Trust. This week we worked in teams to build human words which was very challenging. We then used our communication skills to guide a blindfolded team member to a set of words.
Year 4 P.E. Dancing To A Samba Beat
In today’s PE lesson, Year 4 explored the vibrant world of Samba music. The students practiced moving in time to the rhythm, developing their coordination and footwork to a traditional Samba beat.
Year 3 - P.E. - Dancing Like Machines
Year 3 had a fantastic PE this week, using "Get Set 4 PE" to turn our bodies into mechanical parts. We investigated how machines move in straight lines and jerky pulses to create a class performance. Ask your child to show you their "robotic isolation" move tonight—you’ll be impressed by their control!
Reception- Physical Development- Gross Motor Painting
In our Reception classroom this week, the children refined their gross motor skills through the expressive act of painting tigers. Rather than being confined to small movements, the children use their entire arms and shoulders to sweep across large canvases, building the core strength and postural stability necessary for later physical development. When creating the tiger's face, they practice purposeful circular movements, rotating their arms from the shoulder and elbow to master the coordination required for fluid shapes. This physical effort is paired with cognitive milestones as they engage in color selection; reaching across the easel to choose fiery oranges and deep blacks encourages crossing the midline, a crucial neurological development. As they pivot their bodies and stretch to add stripes, these young artists are not just painting—they are strengthening the large muscle groups that provide the foundation for balance, coordination, and eventual fine motor control.
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