13 Nov

Y6 Programming

Well done to Y6!

We had great fun with our friends from 'EDT' in a 'programming' workshop today. The children found out about STEM and the exciting careers available to them in the future before getting their eager hands on the OZOBOTS! These mini robots were an instant hit and the class were…

10 Nov

Exploring RUCSAC

Children in Year 4 have been diving into an exciting new approach to solving mathematical word problems: RUCSAC. This strategy is designed to help children break down word problems into manageable steps, encouraging logical thinking and confidence in their maths skills.

What is RUCSAC?
RUCSAC…

22 Oct

Y2 - Maths

Year 2  have been learning to add and subtract a multiple of 10 from a 2 digit number.

Knowledge: add and subtract  2 digit numbers and tens

Skills: to use Base ten to partition a 2 digit number into tens and ones

Vocab: tens, ones, Base 10

22 Oct

Year 3 Design and Technology

Year 3 made Apple Crumble yesterday with Mrs Croft using apples from our school grounds to support our understanding of seasonal food with a low carbon footprint. 

A big thank you to Mrs Croft, a school governor, for her support and guidance! 

22 Oct

Y2 - Safer Internet

Year 2 have been exploring the internet in a range of contexts and have been learning about the importance of keeping personal information private.

Knowledge: Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school and use information safely and respectfully.

Skills: to explain what a…

22 Oct

Chester Zoo - Year 2

Year 2 visited Chester Zoo yesterday and met with Marisa to talk about what native wildlife we might find in the area.  They also enjoyed a Butterfly workshop, finding out about life cycles.

Knowledge: 

  • To understand that all living things grow and change during their lifecycles.

21 Oct

Year 5's visit to Chester Zoo

Our Year 5 class had an amazing day at Chester Zoo! We arrived full of excitement and couldn’t wait to explore. One of the highlights was visiting the new Heart of Africa area, where we watched the meerkats scurrying around and the giraffes towering above us. The tropical butterfly house was…

19 Oct

Year 5's visit from Chester Zoo

This past week, our Year 5 children took part in some fantastic workshops led by Chester Zoo! 

The sessions explored different animal habitats and the threats wildlife face around the world. The children were incredibly engaged throughout — asking thoughtful questions, sharing their own…