Check out our water area! This has been a really popular area this half term with children from all year groups. It has been lovely to watch the older children help the younger children.
We have another Word Millionaire! Congratulations to Maximus in Y4 who is one of our youngest millionaires. A fantastic achievement!
We would also like to give a special mention to Sophie in Y6. Sophie’s design was selected to be used for our new Millionaire trophies using our 3D printer and here she is presenting her own design, brought to life. Well done Sophie!
This week we were lucky enough to have a visit from the writer, rapper and teaching sensation- Christian Foley.
Christian made a big first impression on the children, wowing us with his freestyling skills in a whole school assembly. The children loved his performance and joined in with his nursery grimes and other freestyles.
He then worked with all children from Reception to Year 6 in workshops to develop their poetry skills. The children got to hear stories that Christian has written and also come up with their own ideas.
It has been amazing to see how inspired the children have been following this visit and I know they enjoyed it.
His books can be purchased online.
If you want to know more about Christian Foley please look at his website https://www.christianfoley.co.uk/
During the Easter break, some of our amazingly talented staff have been in and added more wonderful areas for the children to play with. The children now have a mud kitchen, a water area, a dinosaur digging area and a hill slide! We can’t wait to see what they do and make in these new areas.
We kindly ask parents to ensure children do not play in these areas at home time, as the equipment and areas need to be supervised by staff.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Well… we have decided to make some changes and add even more zones to make more amazing opportunities for the children to play.
One of those amazing zones will be a Mud Kitchen! If you have any of the following we would appreciate any donations that you have:
- Whisks
- Wooden spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Old pots and pans
- Plastic funnel
- Mixing bowls
We are also adding a water area, we are expecting some serious splashing, mixing and getting just that little bit wet!
We think it would be a great idea if you could send a spare change of clothing if you know they like getting wet.
Thank you for your continued support.
The children had a fantastic time decorating their eggs today for our annual competition. They worked super hard and even made Easter cards once they had finished.
Another great day of STEM week in Year 4. Today the children were challenged to adapt their submarine model to work for a job that explores or studies the ocean. Their final task was to create a team model to showcase everything they have discovered as a team in our ocean exploration.
On Day 2 of STEM week, the children were excited to build a model boat. They even coded a robot that was capable of pushing it into water!
This week in Year 4 is STEM week, the theme this year is ‘Submerged’. More than 80% of the ocean remains unexplored! This week, we will be learning about how people explore our oceans. Yesterday, we got into teams and were all given an important job. We worked together to complete our first tasks, it was so much fun!
Instagram 
remains one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, especially among teens – used by around 70% of 13 to 17-year-olds.
It may be one of the most familiar social media names around but features like AI-powered chatbots and Threads integration have added fresh challenges for families and schools to navigate
From worrying livestreams to issues like social exclusion and fear of missing out, Instagram isn’t just about photos. As the platform evolves, so too must the conversations we have with young people about how they use it 
Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide outlines what these new features involve, the possible risks they bring and how to make the most of Instagram’s parental controls to keep children safe online. 
Instagram remains a go-to app for teens, with its endless stream of photos, videos, and ‘Stories’ keeping young users constantly connected. From influencer content to live broadcasts, the platform is packed with evolving features that can feel fun and engaging – but can also raise some serious concerns around screen time, online pressures and exposure to inappropriate content.
We’ve created this free guide – also available in podcast format – offering parents and educators up-to-date knowledge on the risks and safety tips for this latest version of Instagram.
