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!
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!
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!
Our Carols Around the Tree service was a joyful and memorable celebration, blending traditional favourites with modern songs that filled the school with festive cheer. The children performed with such confidence and joy. A real highlight was Year 6’s wonderful performance of The Twelve Days of Christmas, complete with energetic actions that delighted everyone watching. We were also treated to Mr Wheat’s superb piano playing, which added a special touch to the singing and atmosphere. Laughter and smiles spread through the audience during the much-loved staff video, whose humour brought great joy to families and children alike. It was a heart-warming event that truly captured the spirit of togetherness and celebration at this special time of year.
The festive season is a wonderful opportunity to spark curiosity and imagination in FS. One classic story that captures the magic of Christmas is “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” While we enjoy the rhythm and imagery of this traditional poem, it also offers so many wonderful learning opportunities:
We completed Santa’s obstacle course, carefully not trying to make the sleeping children, using construction toys to build houses and sleigh to retell the story and then finally using ‘retell and sketch,’ to draw and write what we remembered from the story.
A wonderfully Christmassy morning we had in FS!
Two visits to our own Forest School meant two lots of fun and exploring for the EYFS children. They played a game to learn facts about squirrels – did you know their front teeth never stop growing!
They made potions, went on leaf hunts, climbed, built, sat in mud(!) and had a day of fun and learning together.
Today in our EYFS classroom, we’ve been exploring the fascinating world of light and dark through a hands-on investigation with torches. It’s been a glowing success—literally!
This activity was rich in opportunities for speaking and listening. Children described what they saw, made predictions, and explained their thinking. We introduced vocabulary like bright, transparent, and shadow—and they loved using these new words in context.
Investigating torches has truly lit up our classroom with excitement and discovery.. Stay tuned for more bright ideas from our EYFS adventures!
From making maps to celebrating Odd Socks Day, this week Forest School has been a wonderful reminder of how outdoor learning and positive mental health go hand in hand.
The children used maps to follow our route up to the Forest School Base. After sharing a snack, they thought about how to feel calm and happier – hugging trees, watching leaves dance on the trees, clouds race across the sky and deep breathing were all great ideas. Time to explore, climb trees and play with friends before returning down the hill to school.
The children have absolutely loved learning about fireworks and how we can enjoy them safely. As part of our learning we have:
💥 Firework Pictures
Using black card, bright paints, and plenty of imagination, the children created their own firework display pictures. We experimented with different tools — from cardboard tubes and sponges to brushes and even forks — to make bursts of colour that looked just like real fireworks lighting up the night sky!
🍪 Firework Biscuits
Our creativity didn’t stop there! The children decorated some firework biscuits. Using plain biscuits as a base, they decorated them with icing and sprinkles to make colourful explosions of sparkle.
A fun morning had by everyone!
