Year 6: English - Macbeth
This week in English, year 6 have been looking in depth at the character of Macbeth. We wrote a character description so that the reader could visualise what he looks like, and also understand his character traits. L.O: To write an effective character description.
Spring Clubs are back and they’re brilliant!
Our Spring 2026 after-school clubs are ready to go and they are packed with fun, creativity, and energy. This term children can get stuck into Kurling, Dodgeball, Lego Challenge, Art Club, Computing, Book Club, and our brand new Geography Explorers Club. Whether they love building, coding, creating, reading, discovering the world, or burning off energy, there’s something to get excited about. Clubs run from 3.20pm–4.00pm, with collection from the front entrance. Most clubs cost £4.00 for the full 10-week block, not per week, and some clubs are free. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait too long. Clubs start WC 12/1/26, with the final week WC 23/3/26. All bookings are through ParentPay. After-school fun starts here – let’s make it a great term!
Year 6: Maths - Ratio
This week in maths year 6 have begun to learn about ratio, we have been pattern spotting and thinking about whether we need to add or multiply numbers to continue the sequence. L.O: To calculate using additive or multiplicative structures.
Year 6: English - Macbeth
This week Year 6 have started responding to Macbeth, by William Shakespeare. We have looked at a range of front cover designs, and made evidence based predictions from our findings. L.O: To make evidence based predictions.
YEar 6: Design Technology - Shadow Puppets
Year 6 have researched, and designed their own moveable shadow puppets, reflecting a new character to add to the story of the Wizard of Oz. L.O: To create a shadow puppet with moving parts.
Year 6: RE- Advent
This week in RE Year 6 have continued to understand Advent from a Christian perspective. We looked at the importance of Mary, and studied historic artwork of her, analysing the iconography which has been used, and thinking about what these symbols represent. L.O: To understand the importance of Mary.
Important Update: Breakfast Club Bookings Moving to Arbor!
????️ Important Update: Breakfast Club Bookings Moving to Arbor! Dear Parents/Guardians, We are excited to announce that all bookings for Breakfast Club will be moving to the Arbor platform immediately after the Christmas break! This change will make the booking process much smoother and more efficient for everyone. Key Information: Bookings Now Open: The full Spring Term is now available to book through Arbor. Limited Spaces: Please note that we have a limited number of spaces available for Breakfast Club. We strongly encourage you to log in and book your required sessions as quickly as possible to secure your child's spot! ???? Getting Started with Arbor If you are not yet familiar with the system, please take some time over the holiday period to familiarise yourself with the Arbor platform. For easy access, please remember that the Arbor App is available to download on both iOS and Android devices. ⚠️ Login Support Existing Users: If you have used Arbor before but are having trouble logging in, you can simply click the 'Forgot Password' link to regain access. Need Help? If you encounter any problems logging into your account, please do not hesitate to contact me during the holiday period for assistance. We appreciate your cooperation as we transition to this new booking system.
School Council- PSHE- Spreading Christmas Cheer in the Community
Our school council members took on a wonderfully heartwarming project this week by organizing and performing a special nativity play exclusively for the residents of a local nursing home. The pupils demonstrated incredible dedication, rehearsing their roles as Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and angels to bring the traditional story to life. The performance was met with warm applause and generated a tangible sense of festive cheer among the residents, providing a lovely inter-generational connection. Following the play, the children personally greeted the residents, shared handmade cards, and offered sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, reinforcing the school's commitment to community spirit and kindness during the holiday season.
Year 6: English - Poetry
This week in English Year 6 are analysing lyrics by Joni Mitchell, we will analyse another poem with a similar theme before creating our own.
Year 6: LBQ - Independent Study
Once independent work is completed in lessons, year 6 have got into the habit of logging into LBQ to complete more independent tasks which have been specifically created in response to the gaps in their learning.
Year 6: PSHE - UK Parliament Day
This week year 6 have learnt about the role of democracy in our society, how the UK parliament is structured and the roles of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Year 6: R.E. - Advent
This week year 6 have learnt about who John the Baptist was, and his role in the life of Jesus. We worked collaboratively to bring ideas together. L.O: To understand the role of John the Baptist.
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