Year 3 had a wonderful World Book Day! They were very excited to start reading ‘A Bear Called Paddington’ by Michael Bond. Our Maths lesson was based around our Class Reads with the children having practise at diving 2-digit numbers with remainders! Our weekly Music lesson was even led by ‘Bert’ from Mary Poppins!
The children looked fantastic in their imaginative costumes and even managed to do their Lenten Walk. What a busy fun day!
Our EYFS classroom was filled with excitement and imagination as we celebrated World Book Day! The children arrived in a wonderful variety of costumes, bringing their favourite book characters to life. We had everything from beautiful princesses and brave superheroes to many classic story characters.
Everyone looked fantastic, and it was lovely to see how proud the children were to show their costumes to their friends. Throughout the day, we shared lots of stories together and talked about our favourite books and characters. The children enjoyed explaining who they had dressed up as.
Storytime was especially magical, as the classroom was full of characters who might have stepped straight out of the pages of a book! The children listened carefully, joined in with discussions, and showed great enthusiasm for reading and storytelling.
World Book Day was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our love of books and to encourage the children’s imagination and creativity. Thank you to all the families for helping the children come to school looking so amazing — it truly made the day extra special!
EYFS Trip to Manor Farm – A Day of Discovery and Fun! 🐐🦅
Our Early Years children had a wonderful day visiting Manor Farm, where they enjoyed a range of exciting activities and hands-on experiences with animals. The trip was a fantastic opportunity for the children to explore the outdoors, learn about farm animals, and develop their curiosity about the natural world.
One of the highlights of the day was the animal chat and petting session. The children learned interesting facts about different farm animals and had the chance to gently stroke and interact with them. It was lovely to see how confident and caring the children were as they asked questions and discovered more about how the animals live.
The children were also amazed by the falconry display. Watching the birds of prey soar through the air was a truly memorable experience. The children listened carefully as the falconer explained how the birds are trained and cared for, and they were excited to see them fly so close!
The farm experience continued with grooming a donkey, where the children learned how to gently brush and care for the animal. This helped them understand how farmers look after their animals and why it is important to be kind and gentle
The trip to Manor Farm was a wonderful learning experience that supported the children’s understanding of animals, nature, and the world around them. Most importantly, it was a day filled with smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
Year 3 had a fun afternoon showing what they know about Roman beliefs; their gods and goddesses.
Romans worshipped many gods and goddesses, each controlling different life aspects. First, the children created action chants to help them remember who was the god of what!
Next, they created a freeze-frame of their chosen god or goddess in action. They really shone in their creativity!
Can you guess which gods and goddess we represented by looking at the freeze-frame…?
Saturn was the first king of the gods, he was the god of Time. When he died, the world was split between his three sons. Neptune ruled the seas, Pluto ruled the underworld and Jupiter ruled the skies and heavens.
Jupiter was the most powerful god. He rode a winged horse called Pegasus who carried the thunderbolts that Jupiter used as weapons.
Juno was the goddess of marriage and childbirth. She was worshipped as a housewife, mother and matron. She was married to Jupiter.
Neptune, God of the Sea and Earthquakes. His weapon was a three-pronged trident.
Pluto, god of the underworld was where Romans believed your soul went when you died.
Minerva, goddess of Wisdom It was Minerva’s wisdom that helped Perseus kill Medusa, the monster with snakes for hair.
Mars, god of War. Mars liked bloodshed. He didn’t care who won or lost a battle.
Venus, goddess of love and beauty. Venus was born from sea foam. One of her symbols was the rose. She was involved in starting the Trojan War.
Mercury was the messenger to the gods. He was the youngest son. He had a winged hat and sandals so he could fly.
Apollo the god of the sun and also the god of music. Each day, he rode a chariot of horses pulling the Sun across the sky to give light to the world.
Diana, goddess of the moon. Like Apollo, she had a bow and arrow as her weapon.
Cupid was the god of love. When he shot someone with a bow and arrow, they would fall in love with the very next person they saw. He was sometimes quite mischievous.
This week in EYFS, we had a wonderful time learning about Holi, the vibrant Hindu festival known as the Festival of Colours. Holi is widely celebrated in India and around the world, marking the arrival of spring, new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evil.
Our classroom was transformed into a rainbow wonderland! The children:
- Learned simple traditional dance moves
- Moved rhythmically with scarves and ribbons
- Created collaborative artwork using chalks
- Sorted brightly pom-poms
- Used play dough to create bright models
- Explored what happened when flower petals were mixed in water and so much more!
We love learning about different cultures and traditions from around the world. Celebrating Holi helped us to explore diversity, build understanding, and share joy as a community. It was a fantastic opportunity to promote the values of respect, inclusion, and togetherness.
- What a colourful, happy day we had! 🌈 We can’t wait for our next celebration!
Celebrating Safer Internet Day – Tuesday 10th February
On Tuesday 10th February, our school came together to celebrate Safer Internet Day. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to learn more about how we can use the internet safely, responsibly, and positively.
Our Digital Leaders led a special assembly all about Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). They confidently explained what A.I. is and how it is becoming a bigger part of our everyday lives. We learned about the many positive ways A.I. can be used, such as helping doctors, supporting learning, creating new technology, and solving real-world problems.
However, the Digital Leaders also reminded us that A.I., like all technology, can sometimes be used in not-so-good ways. They spoke about the importance of thinking carefully about what we see online, checking information, protecting personal details, and always telling a trusted adult if something doesn’t feel right.
During the assembly, we were also introduced to Carlo Acutis, the Patron Saint of Computing. Carlo used his computing skills to spread positivity and share his faith with people around the world. His story reminded us that technology can be a powerful tool for good when it is used responsibly and kindly.
Throughout the day, children in both KS1 and KS2 took part in activities focused on A.I. and online safety. Pupils discussed how A.I. works, explored how to spot reliable information, and thought carefully about how to stay safe online. They learned practical ways to protect themselves, including keeping personal information private, using strong passwords, and being respectful in their online interactions.
Safer Internet Day was a valuable reminder that while technology offers amazing opportunities, we all have a responsibility to use it wisely. A big well done to our Digital Leaders for delivering such an informative and engaging assembly!
Let’s continue to work together to make the internet a safer place for everyone.
The time has come to learn the songs for this year’s Crucifixion performance. Below are the instrumentals to the song – try it without your lyrics in front of you when you’re ready. Let’s make it a performance to remember – have no regrets! #BRWSpiritStrong
This is My Body
God I’m Scared
My Soul Is Sad
I’m Not That Man
Pilate’s Song
Walk Alone
Born for This
Because He Lives
He Lives in You
Year 3 have been wondering about God’s Kingdom and how we can help build it together. We’re looking at the lives of saints and and how they have contributed to the Kingdom of God. We have been learning about the saint Oscar Romero and even created our own Romero crosses. They worked so hard and patiently, and the results were beautiful.
This week in FS2, the children explored The Three Billy Goats Gruff through a bridge-building challenge. After discussing how the goats could cross the river, the children tested a range of materials to find out which were strong, stable and suitable for building a bridge.
They experimented with different resources, checking what would bend, break or hold weight, and talked about why some materials worked better than others. The children then used what they had discovered to build and improve their own bridges.
Some bridges even needed improvements — a great opportunity to talk about learning from mistakes and trying again!
It was wonderful to see the children so engaged, creative and confident as they combined storytelling with real-world problem solving. We can’t wait for our next story-inspired challenge!
Year 3 have been investigating whether taller people have longer bones, with some surprising results! If you like to know more, ask a Year 3 scientist.
