The Foundation children had a lovely time at Glapton Woods. They worked in groups to collect different sticks and twigs and talked about the similarities and differences they noticed. They also had lots of fun, using their senses, to explore the world around the; climbing trees, creating ‘bonfires,’ and digging homes for the worms! They’re already looking forward to going again next week!
After being rained off for our first visit to Glapton Woods this term, we made the most of our next two visits.
One visit focused on finding sticks of different types and using mathematical and scientific language to describe them – these are the words that were used, “spiky, small, long, chunky, bumpy, smooth, rough, bendy, straight and leafy”.
The next visit focused on learning about what animals live in the woods – the children found out that squirrels live in dreys, foxes in dens, rabbits in warrens, badgers in setts, hedgehogs in nests and owls in nests, but this time up in a tree. They, then, worked in group to make some homes for animals ensuring they had food, shelter and lovely, soft beds.
The KS1 Liturgy Team planned a beautiful liturgy for us to enjoy and reflect upon. The scripture was from Matthew and the key message was: God loves everyone equally.
We know sometimes children come home from school and, when asked what they’ve been doing at school, answer, “Nothing” or “Just played”!
Here is the evidence of how busy they have been, developing their language, learning how to play kindly with each other, building up their muscles, investigating, practising counting, reading, writing and so much more, whilst, just playing!
Last week we had to fight our way along an overgrown path, but this week we took another route and a pair of secateurs! Both weeks, we have been successful in our quest for ladybirds and butterflies. The children have learned facts about these insects, spotted them in the woods, found out what their names are and recorded their finds. They have also played kindly together and challenged themselves to climb trees. Can’t wait until next week!
Pirate Day was a roaring success! The children (and staff!) looked amazing and loved all the pirate-themed activities. These included: walking the plank; sharing treasure; making maps; making hats and parrots; singing sea shanties; taking part in scavenger hunts and much more.
The first half of the summer term is over already! We have enjoyed so much already: a Resurrection Liturgy, a Music Evening, Sports Days, Ascension Mass and our First Holy Communion Liturgy!
What’s more, our Year 2s and Year 6s have worked extremely hard preparing for and sitting their National Assessments!
Thank to the hard work of our pupils, staff and parent support in keeping our BRW Spirit Strong this half-term! We’re excited for the next half-term of the summer!
FS had a great time at Forest School this week. They collected natural objects to create their very own Wild Thing, using clay. They also acted out the story in the woods. We heard lots of ‘terrible roars,’ and saw their ‘terrible teeth in their terrible jaws!’ Watch out for wandering Wild Things next time you’re at the woods…..
We have had a very exciting day in FS celebrating King Charles’ Coronation. We’ve made crowns, decorated party plates, listened to stories, ate some delicious party food and even had a boogie in the sunshine! As they children said, “It’s the best day EVER!”
Foundation Stage have had a wonderful morning at Forest School. They became ‘Wild Things,’ creating their own crowns and perfecting their wild roars!! Watch out for them next time your in the woods…
