Year 2 trip - Wednesday

Good Afternoon Rowan and Mulberry Parents,

As the children will be eating their lunch out tomorrow, could you please supply your child with a back pack so they can carry there lunches and water bottles. 

Thank you, 

Year 2 Team

Rowan Class - Forest School

 

This morning Rowan class spent some time thinking of different ways we can focus on the details that we sometimes miss when we are rushing about. We played ‘you’re only safe if….’ This included looking for items the size of our thumb nail and and our hand, plus lots of running to keep us warm. 

We then looked closely at Elder sticks and noticed the soft pith in the middle. We learnt how to remove this with a tent peg an make the elder into a bead. The beads were then used for various creations including bracelets, snakes, caterpillars and our own creations. Some children spent time cloud watching, while others listened to the sounds around them wearing a blindfold to focus on the sound. There was also time for some herb identification using just our sense of smell. It was a busy morning. 

Year 1 Barleylands Trip - Wednesday 3rd June 2026

 Year 1 - Barleylands Visit

Monday 26th January 2026

Dear Parents/ Carers, 

On Wednesday, 3rd June, Year 1 children will be visiting Barleylands. The children will have the chance to walk around the farm and participate in an educational demonstration. On the day of the trip, children need to arrive in the morning at normal school time (8.30am) and we will be leaving promptly at 9.00am and returning to school at approximately 3pm. 

The cost of the travel and entrance fee must be paid for and we must ask that you make a voluntary contribution of £20 per child to cover these costs. This must be paid via ParentPay. A payment plan has been set up on ParentPay so you are able to pay in four £5 installments (by 30/1, 30/2, 30/3 and 30/4) if you wish. In accordance with the New Education Reform Bill there is no obligation for parents to pay the voluntary contribution and no pupil will be omitted from the visit because their parents are unwilling or unable to pay. However, in practice, educational visits can only take place if sufficient contributions are received. If sufficient donations are not received, we may need to cancel the visit. 

Children should wear normal school uniform and comfortable shoes and will need to bring with them/ wear on the day the following:

• A waterproof coat.  

• Packed lunch in a named, plastic (disposable) bag.  

• A hat and suncream (if we are fortunate enough to have hot weather). 

Please click here to pay via ParentPay.

We will send out a separate paper form regarding lunch choices for you to complete and return to your child’s class teacher by Monday 4th May. 

Many thanks for your continued support.

The Year 1 Team 

Year 1: What We Are Learning W/B 19th Jan 2026

 

Year 1: What We Are Learning 

“Why do seahorses only have one fin on their backs?” Amirah enquired during a science lesson about mammals and fish. The children had watched a short clip about underwater sea creatures and this provoked much discussion and curiosity!

This week in History, the children have been learning about significant jobs and why they are important to our communities. We explored how different roles help people in their everyday lives and discussed why these jobs matter. The children also reflected on how they help others, both at school and at home, sharing thoughtful ideas about kindness and responsibility. 

In literacy, year 1 have been learning to recite, write and perform poems this week. Using Pie Corbett’s approach of ‘talk for writing’ the children became so familiar with the words of the poem that it supported their word writing. As part of ‘Shout Out Loud’ the children then performed their poems to Year 2!

In science, the children were introduced to the word mammal for the first time. They learnt that mammals are animals that have fur or hair on their bodies and began to name a range of common mammals. The children explored the difference between mammals that can be kept as pets and mammals that live in the wild.

We’re excited to introduce our Parent Picks Shelf, a small book display featuring stories recommended by parents and carers!

Each book will include a handwritten note from a parent, such as “I loved this when I was 7”, helping children see that reading is something families enjoy and share across generations.

From the week commencing 26th Jan, parents are invited to send in a favourite childhood book through their child. The book will be displayed in class for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for helping us build a love of reading together! #GoAllIn

Well done Year 1 for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work!

Reception Certificates - W.C 19.1.26

 

Reception E for Excellence

We have had a fantastic week of learning and there has been so much to celebrate and be proud of in Reception! 

These children worked extremely hard and have been rewarded for all of their determination and efforts.

Apple 

Star Writer - Bright

I made my teacher happy - Finley

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford- 

These pupils have read ten books and earned their Silver certificate - Aahan & Ameera

 These pupils have read ten books and earned their Gold certificate- Ayan

Aspen 

E for Excellence - Krisha

Star Writer - George

I made my teacher happy - Evie

These pupils have read ten books and earned their Silver certificate - Eden, Jayden, George and Sophia

Alder - 

E for Excellence - Amy

Star Writer - Elyanna

Year 1: Certificates; Friday 23rd Jan 2026

 

 Well done to all the children that have received certificates this week!

Walnut

E for Excellence: Jamal

Star Writer: Musa

Reciprocity: Maximus

Beech

E for Excellence: Thomas

Star Writer: El-Amin

Resilience: Cornelius and Bonnie-Blu

Reciprocity: Harry and Viyan

Teacher Happy: Leon

105 Reading Certificate: Prisha

Apricot

E for Excellence: Jahmai

Star Writer: Rayan

Resilience - These children have demonstrated

perseverance, managed distractions, noticed

patterns and been absorbed in their tasks.

 

Reciprocity - These children have shown interdependence,

collaborated effectively, listened to others, displayed empathy

and have imitated effective ideas and methods from others. 

Reflectiveness - These pupils have planned carefully,

revised ideas, identified key features and

can talk about their learning. 

Resourcefulness - These pupils have been curious

about their learning, made links between ideas,

shown imagination, reasoned methodically and capitalised on resources.

 

Walnut Class Forest School 23/01/26

It was a wonderfully muddy week for Walnut Class! At the start of the session, the children listened to the story The Amazing Mud Cake. In the story, a boy called Olli makes a special mud cake for his family but feels disappointed when they don’t enjoy it. The next day, however, Olli is delighted to discover that although his family didn’t like the mud cake, the mini beasts of the forest had eaten it all up!

Inspired by the story, the children eagerly set to work making their own mud pies for the mini beasts. They mixed mud and water and decorated their creations with sticks, stones, leaves, and other natural treasures they could find. One little boy enjoyed moulding the mud so much that he sculpted his mud pie into a miniature mini-beast home.

The children also collaborated on some large-scale artwork by brushing powder paint onto wet sheets, creating beautiful and colourful patterns.

During this session, the children were introduced to a new game called Foxes and Rabbits, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Year 2 Certificates - 23.1.26

 

Well done to all the children that have received certificates this week!

Mulberry 

 E for Excellence: David

Star Writer: Devansh 

Reflectiveness: Ethan

Resourcefulness: Aarav

Resilience: Zakariya 

Reciprocity: Zara

Pine

E for Excellence: Emirhan

Star Writer: Almir 

Reciprocity: Tiya

Resourcefulness: Nevaeh

Rowan

E for Excellence: Andrei

Star Writer: Surabhi

Resourcefulness: Oscar 

Reflectiveness: Sryian

Teacher Happy: Yoyo and Raoof 

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Resilience - These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed distractions, noticed patterns and been absorbed in their tasks.

 

Reciprocity - These children have shown interdependence, collaborated effectively, listened to others, displayed empathy and have imitated effective ideas and methods from others. 

Reflectiveness - These pupils have planned carefully, revised ideas, identified key features and can talk about their learning. 

Resourcefulness - These pupils have been curious about their learning, made links between ideas, shown imagination, reasoned methodically and capitalised on resources. 

Year 2 learning blog

 

 

This term in Year 2, the children are learning about multiplication and division. This week, they have been exploring how to make equal groups and share objects fairly into equal groups. The children have used a range of practical, hands-on resources to help them understand these ideas and build their confidence.

Pine class 

Mulberry class 

Rowan class 

Walnut Class Forest School 16/01/26

Walnut class enjoyed a wonderful sunny morning at Forest School this week.

Our focus was on sticks. The children listened to the story Stanley’s Stick, which tells the tale of a boy who imagines his stick becoming many exciting things.

The children then each chose their own stick. In small groups, we read the poem This Is Not a Stick and used our imaginations to turn our sticks into lots of different objects. Together, the children acted out ideas such as telescopes and fishing rods, and they also came up with their own creative suggestions, including an aeroplane, a racing car and a hairbrush.

Inspired by the story and poem, many children decided to turn their sticks into fishing rods by attaching wool. I demonstrated how to tie a clove hitch knot to secure the wool.

Some children chose to wrap their sticks with wool to create a “rainbow stick,” which proved to be a lovely mindful activity.

Year 1: What We Are Learning W/B 12th Jan 2026

 

Year 1: What We Are Learning 

This week in literacy, the children continued to be

eco-warriors, inspiring others across

the school community to join them in protecting

our planet. Working in small teams,

they designed eye-catching posters to display around

the school, spreading important

messages about looking after the environment. 

Year 1 completed their Art projects this week

and finalised the week with an in-house

art gallery. We spoke about art gallery etiquette and

what comments are appropriate to share.

The children chose their best piece of artwork

to display and then just as they would in

a real art gallery, they slowly moved around

the space admiring the pieces. When they

felt ready to, they were given two post-its to

write about what they liked for their two

favourite art works. It was a very enjoyable

experience and a great end to the project!

In maths this week the children have

been learning to use a number line to 20.

They practised finding numbers and thinking

about where numbers belong on the

line.The children also had a go at estimating on a

number line to 20, making sensible guesses

and explaining their thinking. 

Well done Year 1 for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work!