Year 1 Church Visit

Year one had the opportunity to visit a local church- St. Dominic's. During the trip the class met Father Angelus and learned about the symbols of Christianity including signs of Advent and Christmas. Later they looked around the church and lit a candle whilst thinking of someone special, as per the Christian tradition.

Father Angelus discusses the Advent wreath.

Pine class excited to light their candles.

Mulberry thinking of other signs and symbols.

Children being shown how a pew is used.

Lighting candles while thinking of someone special.

Asking Father Angelus lots of questions.

Cedar star writer 11.12

Congratulations to Alex Kopiec who won star writer in Cedar this week for a very informative non-chronological report about snakes. Alex included a very interesting fact to finish his writing: 'Did you know that snakes don't eat vegetables'. Well done Alex! 

Creative Colouring Club

The children in Colouring club completed their masterpieces this week to take home. They have worked extremely hard on their patterns which are, in fact, designed for grown ups! Persistently, the children worked to keep their colouring within the miniscule spaces and understood that colouring in this style would take more than one session to complete. 

The benefits of colouring have been widely discussed in the media recently, did you know...

 "colouring can relieve stress and anxiety; sparks creativity; improves hand-eye coordination and improves focus."

It has been lovely watching the children's determination and patience this term, have a great Christmas! 

A little goodbye treat...

Mulberry Star Writer: Bonnie Martin

Well done to Bonnie Martin who is this weeks star writer. Year 1 have been learning about how Christians celebrate Advent and why. Bonnie remembered lots of facts and included some of these in her writing. She sounded out her words independently and remembered her full stops and capital letters.

Excellent work Bonnie, keep it up!

The world at Christmas time in Cedar

Today Cedar learnt about the differences in Christmas time across the world. The main focus was on our topic countries, Antarctica and Australia. They each chose an item from a bag and had to decide if you would see/use that item in the UK, Antarctica or Australia during Christmas time (or a combination of the countries). The children were astounded to find out that it is Summer in Australia right now and some children couldn't believe they have a hot Christmas. "Wowwww" they all said in chorus.

Cedar Star Writer - Bailey James

Congratulation to Bailey James who won star writer for Cedar after his brilliant information text on Australia. Bailey James was able to use conjunctions in his writing to join sentences together and to provide more information. Bailey has been aiming for Star Writer since the beginning of the term, so it was a pleasure to award it to him this week. Unfortunately Bailey was absent for the E for Excellent assembly so he will receive his award next week!

Cherry Star Writer: Tyrell Bertin

Tyrell has been working very hard recently to improve his writing. He has ensured his letters are legible and used his sounds to spell words. Last week he wrote an information text all about Australia!

Outdoor learning in Cedar

The children in Cedar have been busy outside this week. Focusing on our theme Antarctica they built an igloo out of sand showing great reciprocity when working together.

"We made a hole for the door" Jessica Chilvers.

An igloo was also made in the construction area.

Whilst Megan and Charlie got measuring..

"I'm trying to get exactly 20ml" Charlie Ilott.

In Cedar we value outdoor learning greatly. The children understand that it is their time to explore and become independent learners, showing the qualities of the 4R's: reciprocity, reselience, reflectiveness and resourcefulness. 

Star Writer

Well done to Indie who is this weeks star writer! After creating Diva lamps as part of our learning about Diwali, the class had to write their step by step instructions of how to make them. Indie used her phonic knowledge to assist with her independent writing. She remembered all the instructions in their correct order and she used a sound chart to help her with tricky words. Great effort, Indie!

Pine Star writer - Olivia Bundy

Well done Olivia who is this weeks star writer! For anti-bullying week, Olivia wrote about bullying and what not to do to ensure we are being kind. She used phonic knowledge to explain we do not say horrible words, we take care with other people's belongings and we do not use physical bullying. Excellent effort, Olivia!

Cherry Star Writer: Deborah Oluokun

Well done to Deborah for being this weeks Star Writer! She used alliteration last week to ensure her poem was effective.

Theo Pays Cherry Class a Visit

Cherry class were extremely lucky on Friday when they had the opportunity to read to the adorable, Theo. Take a look at him enjoying one of our favourite books, Green Eggs and Ham. 

And of course we then had a cuddle! 

School Trip Reminder

Just a reminder for the Year 2 parents that the school trip is going ahead. Pupils who are not going on the trip are expected in school and it will be a normal school day.


Many thanks,


Year 2 team

Star Writer - Elliot

Congratulations to Elliott who has won star writer for this week- well deserved! Elliott spent considerable time and effort perfecting his writing of facts about the 'Gunpowder Plot'. He did a fantastic job- remembering lots of little details, such as, gunpowder was hidden under the King's chair and the King's guards found the barrels of gunpowder. Elliott usd his phonic knowledge to support his writing and managed to write a whole page! Great work, Elliott!

Cedar star writer 20.11

Well done to Alfie Bloy who was awarded star writer in Cedar this week for a fantastic poem about Australia. Alfie showed great imagination and used adjectives to describe his nouns, such as "the silky shark". Well done Alfie!

Cherry Star Writer: Ketty Omwanghe

This week Ketty worked hard to write a Poem about Australia. She used noun phrases and took her time to ensure each verse began with the specific letters required. Keep up the hard work Ketty! 

Cedar star writer - Grace

Well done to Grace Leadbitter who was star writer in Cedar this week. Grace wrote a fantastic Acrostic poem about bonfire night, using onomatopoeia and noun phrases to add detail to her writing! Well done!

Cherry Star writer: James Wise

Well done to James for being this weeks star writer! James has been working on his presentation to ensure his writing is legible and to remember finger spaces. This week he proved he can do it! 

Not only that, but James also included noun phrases and onomatopoeic words in his poem about Firewroks! 

Year 2 sculpture workshop.

Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed designing, making, bashing, bending and twisting materials during the sculpture workshop.

In the morning Cedar made their own designs and mounded them onto metal.

First they designed their ideas:

Then they created the first stage of the sculpture by bending and cutting strong wire:

Then they prepared their metal plate by smoothing off the ends:

Then the bashing began! 

The children made some beautiful sculptures:

Next they began to build an igloo:

Once Cedar had assembled the igloo shell, it was Cherry's turn.. 

Cherry also drew their design then applied the metal to make their plates. 

They used a hammer to bash the metal until their image showed: 

They then practised using cable ties to ensure they were securing them correctly:

Finally they attached silver tape and their metal plates to the construction!