Year 3 had a brilliant day at Bestwood Education Centre last week. We learned so much about the Stone Age with a fully immersive experience. During the morning, we got into tribes and competed to build tents. Then we painted our ‘Cave wall’ did some willow weaving and even had a go at sawing a pendent.
We were more than ready for lunch! In the afternoon, we dressed in animal skins and built Stonehenge, decorated our medallions and made a clay pot! What an exciting day.
Here is the song tune and lyrics for our assembly on the 14th October. Ensure you’ve learnt this as part of your homework – it’s going to sound fantastic!
This week in our EYFS classroom, we had a deliciously exciting activity: making our very own Fairtrade banana milkshakes! Not only did we get to enjoy a yummy treat, but we also learned about where our food comes from and how we can help others around the world.
A big thank you for all the donations – we raised £76 – to be split between CAFOD and buying educational resources for your children to use in the EYFS Unit.
🌍 What is Fairtrade?
Before we started blending, we talked about the Fairtrade logo and what it means. The children discovered that Fairtrade helps farmers and workers in other countries earn a fair price for their crops—like bananas! We looked at pictures of banana farms and talked about how choosing Fairtrade helps families live better lives.
💛 Raising Money for CAFOD: Small Acts, Big Impact
When it comes to making a difference, you don’t need to move mountains—you just need to move hearts. That’s exactly what we’ve been doing in our EYFS Unit as we raise money for CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development), a charity that brings hope, dignity, and practical support to people living in poverty around the world, together with using some to provide educational resources for our classroom.
In the nest, we have been learning about ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and created our own ‘Wild Thing’ pizza! We developed our communication skills to indicate which toppings we wanted and followed the visual instructions to make our pizzas. Take a look at our fun afternoon!
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!
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!
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!
