Over the last two weeks, the Forest School children have been making maps to show the way from school to our base, picking up litter to protect the animals in the wood, climbing trees, playing hide and seek, finding sticks and having so much fun together – phew!
Year 3 went on a short pilgrimage to Corpus Christi at the end of the week. We celebrated our Jubilee Year of Hope by visiting our parish church and finding out more about the signs and symbols there. The children loved having a chance to properly explore and look at in detail at everything. They also had the opportunity to stop and say a prayer in Our Lady’s Chapel. Brother John kindly explained and answered their questions.
Years 3 and 4 visited Bestwood Education Centre this week, and were met by Queen Boudica herself!
Our first task was to build catapults to knock down the Roman archway the children had also built. This proved to be hard, thirsty work, but they succeeded! The children also enjoyed putting on actual armour and practising their marching skills. They were quick to learn the shield formations and made an impressive sight to anyone passing.
All in all, it was a very immersive experience and really brought to life all our learning this term. The children wowed us with their knowledge, and I think even Queen Boudica was impressed, not an easy task, as she hates the Romans!
A big thank you to the staff at Bestwood for a great day, and also to our parent helpers who we couldn’t go on visits without! They were amazing with their catapult building skills, THANK-YOU from Year 3!
The children enjoyed a lovely icy treat on a hot sunny afternoon! A great big THANK YOU! They really enjoyed them!
As part of the Jubilee Year of Hope celebrations, Year 6 embarked on a special pilgrimage to St Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham. The day began with a visit to the Mary Potter Heritage Centre, where pupils learned about the inspiring life of Blessed Mary Potter, a nun who dedicated her life to caring for the sick and the poor. She founded the Little Company of Mary in Nottingham, and her legacy of compassion and faith continues to inspire many today. After exploring the museum, the children were given a guided tour of the beautiful cathedral, discovering its rich history and sacred spaces. The pilgrimage concluded with the privilege of attending Mass, where pupils joined in prayer and reflection, deepening their understanding of faith and the importance of hope in their own lives.
Last week, Year 5 and 6 wowed everyone with their brilliant performance of The Lion King musical. Their singing was powerful, the dancing was full of energy, and every student showed incredible confidence on stage. It was clear they had worked so hard learning their lines and developing their acting skills. The whole production was a joy to watch – a true celebration of their talent and teamwork!
The Foundation Children have really enjoyed using all the new outdoor musical equipment that has been bought with the money raised this year – they have been playing the instruments, singing and dancing! Keep your eyes peeled for future stars!
On Friday some of the Rainbow Fish wanted to put on a talent show for some of their friends! They were some amazing performances – from jokes, to dances and even some singing! They also had their very own judging panel!
During this week’s Open Afternoon, Year 3 were able to share with their parents what they do during PE with Gordon. They worked on various skills including balance and core strength. It was lovely to share with our parents what their children do in these lessons.
Year 6 enjoyed a visit to the Nottingham Broadway Cinema this week to watch The Lion King movie. They were inspired for their own performance and have brought back lots of ideas!
