Year 2 had an engaging time at the Natural History Museum in Tring this week. The bug hunting was a highlight, looking for invertebrates from pond and meadow habitats. The galleries gave us awe and wonder for animals well known or never heard of. The dressing up box was also Read more
In Year 5’s art sessions, the children have been experimenting with a range of exciting materials and techniques. They have been creating interactive installations using powder paint, liquid paint, teabags, and other materials to mimic “explosions.” This work has been inspired by the contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, known for his Read more
In science, Year 6 been learning about classification and how living things are grouped using observable features. They have been exploring the work of Carl Linnaeus and the way he carefully compared visible characteristics to organise plants and animals. The children collected leaves from different types of trees and looked Read more
Some of the girls’ football team played a friendly match at Oaklands Junior School during lunchtime. They lost 2–0, but they played really well, with almost the entire Oaklands Infants and Juniors watching! It was also a great opportunity for our Year 5 footballers to take part in their first Read more
Year 1 class had a fantastic trip to Windsor Castle yesterday. The children were an absolute credit to the school with their impeccable behaviour throughout. They thoroughly enjoyed a workshop all about King Charles, where they re-enacted a coronation in fun costumes, and were amazed by the intricate details of Read more
This term Year 4 have enjoyed exploring a variety of new topics particularly those linked their new English book: Weslandia by Paul Fleischman. As part of this unit, they have designed their own civilisations in chalk, taken home a plant to grow and begun to write non-chronological reports about their Read more
Year 1 had a fantastic time taking part in a scooter training session. As well as having fun, the training reinforced some really important road safety messages. We talked about always wearing helmets, staying aware of surroundings, and how to cross the road safely. The children also practised using their Read more
Caterpillars have arrived in Reception! Each child chose their own caterpillar and gave it a name. Over the coming weeks, we will watch as our caterpillars grow, change and eventually form chrysalises – before emerging as beautiful butterflies. Following their curiosity, we headed outdoors for a mini beast hunt. The Read more
Year 3’s swimming lessons began this week and they were very excited to get started! They were excellent at changing quickly after their lesson and we got to travel on a double decker bus which was a cause of excitement 🚌 We are looking forward to our weekly lessons and Read more
The girls’ football team played their Wokingham Shield semi-final match against Beechwood Primary School this week and although the outcome was not what they wanted, they played brilliantly together and have made amazing progress as a team this season! We are so proud of all the girls! ⚽