“We don’t want the animals to get hurt or cut or eat the rubbish” – these are the reasons the children gave for our litter-picking session. They worked together to spot the rubbish, use the litter-pickers to put it into a bag and then put it all in the bin.
They, then, had time to have a snack, climb trees, build dens, play hide and seek and much more. It was a fun session, sheltered by our wonderful trees from the hot sun.
This week in FS2, our children became mini–mathematicians and creative explorers as they investigated size, length, and measurement using the most familiar tools of all — their own bodies!
We began our learning outdoors, where the children worked in pairs to draw chalk outlines of each other on the playground floor. Once the length of their bodies were drawn, the real fun began. The children compared their chalk drawings, noticing: the size, and shape.
After exploring their chalk outlines, the children learned that we can measure using non‑standard units — objects that aren’t rulers or tape measures but still help us compare length.
They used:
- Hand spans to measure the length of their chalk bodies
- Foot steps to count how many “feet” long their outline was
This helped them understand an important mathematical idea: non-standard units give different results depending on who is measuring. A perfect example of mathematical thinking wrapped in humour and friendship.
Our EYFS children had a wonderful visit to our local church as part of their learning about Christianity and places of worship.
The children explored the church with great curiosity, taking time to look closely at the beautiful features inside. Using a spotter sheet, they searched for different objects, including the cross, stained-glass windows, the font, candles, the altar, and so much more. They were excited to discover each item and enjoyed talking about what they could see.
To help them remember their visit, the children spent time drawing some of the things that caught their attention.
During our visit, we gathered to say a simple prayer, encouraging the children to take a quiet moment to think about kindness. We also enjoyed singing a song together outside the church, making the experience even more memorable.
A big thank you to Mrs Kennelly who gave us the opportunity to visit and share all her wonderful knowledge with the children.
The children had a fantastic time at Sports Day today! It was wonderful to see everyone arrive dressed in their bright house colours, ready to have fun and take part in the activities. It was also lovely to welcome parents and grown-ups who joined in and supported the children throughout the morning.
The sun was shining, which made the day even more special. The children showed great kicking skills, excellent balancing, and lots of determination as they completed the obstacle courses. Most importantly, everyone had fun and enjoyed taking part together.
Children are encouraged to choose a method that works best for them. They might:
- Line objects up and count carefully
- Move each item as they count
- Count in ones, twos or even tens
- Work with a partner to check their counting
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Once children have finished counting, they record what they have found. This might look different for every child:
- Drawing the objects
- Writing numbers
Counting Collections are a brilliant way for children to see that maths is hands‑on, meaningful and fun. We are really proud of the way our FS2 children are growing in confidence with numbers!
Over the last couple of weeks, our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) children have been taking part in the Big Lent Walk, and what an exciting adventure it has been! With their little legs and big smiles, the children have been stepping out together to make a difference.
The Big Lent Walk is a special challenge where people walk during the season of Lent to help raise awareness and support communities around the world who need access to clean water, food, and safe places to live. Even though our children are young, they have shown that small steps can make a big impact.
Please donate, if you can, to
https://donate.justgiving.com/fundraising/blessed-roberts-big-lent-walk-2026/donation-amount.
Thank you. 
British Science Week 2026 was launched by our Science Ambassadors this week. We were reminded of our subject saint, St Albert the Great and how he a great role model for all our young scientists. He was very curious about the world, and even predicted Polar Bears before they were actually discovered!
This year’s theme is Curiosity! What questions do you ask everyday about the world around you?
British Science Week Poster Competition
The UK government are thinking about how to build a positive future for children. They are keen to understand children and young people’s own ideas on this, so they are asking: What are children and young people’s visions for a good/positive childhood? For more details see the website www.britishscienceweek.org/plan-your-activities/poster-competition
If you enter, there are some science prizes to be won in school, as well as the opportunity to have your poster published in a government report and win an online prize!
Science Gadget Shop
A big thank-you to the science ambassadors who have been fantastic in helping to run the Gadget shop during their lunch time. It has been extremely busy, and we quickly sold out of some items! It will continue to run next week up until Thursday!
Today in Forest School, the children took part in a wonderful hands‑on activity inspired by our story focus, Percy the Park Keeper – The Big Storm. In the story, Percy helps his woodland friends find shelter when a wild storm arrives—so we used this idea to spark our own outdoor adventure!
We began by thinking about the animals who live in our woodland space and what they might need to stay safe and warm during stormy weather. The children shared their ideas brilliantly, noticing natural features such as fallen branches, thick bushes, and tree trunks that animals might use for protection. Their imaginations flourished—some groups designed tiny hideaways for hedgehogs, while others wanted to build bigger shelters for the badger and foxes.
Once the shelters were complete, we explored them all together. The children proudly explained their design choices and how their structures would help woodland animals during a storm. It was wonderful to hear them use natural‑world vocabulary and show such empathy toward wildlife.
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!
