5 days ago
Posted on 27th Oct 2026 by Miss A Jones

4H Music Composition

This half-term, 4H have been exploring the genre of rap in Music. After learning and rehearsing the original lyrics, we then worked together as a class to compose our own verse. We had to ensure that the lyrics rhymed and that they fit the theme of ‘Stop Bullying’. On the recording below, you can hear 4H rapping the original song with the addition of our own lyrics:

Can’t bully someone, can’t bully me,

It’s really not funny, don’t you see?

Don’t get in trouble, that ain’t right,

You can’t bully people you don’t like!

Be nice, respect each other,

Don’t fight, connect together.

You think fighting is cool?

Don’t do it at home or school!

3 weeks ago
Posted on 09th Oct 2026 by Miss A Jones

Powerful Writing Across Class 5/6O

Class 5/6O have been busy developing their writing skills through learning linked closely to their class reading books.

Year 5 have been exploring Apartheid, an important historical topic featured in their class novel Journey to Jo’burg. The children began by researching Apartheid and learning about how segregation affected people’s daily lives in South Africa. They then carried out further research into Nelson Mandela and his role in challenging Apartheid and working towards equality. Using this knowledge, the children wrote informative texts packed with historical facts and key information, demonstrating their growing understanding of this significant period in history.

Year 6 have been focusing on persuasive writing inspired by their class book Otter Moon. Earlier in the week, the children took part in a class debate about whether otters should be left alone in their natural habitats or whether action should be taken to help and protect them. After listening to different viewpoints and sharing their own ideas, the majority of the class felt strongly that otters should be saved and protected. The children then used their opinions to write persuasive texts, using emotive language, rhetorical questions and strong arguments to convince their readers.

Both year groups have shown great enthusiasm for their learning and have produced thoughtful pieces of writing.

Year 6-

Year 5-

4 weeks ago
Posted on 02nd Oct 2026 by Miss A Jones

Year 3 Experience Harvest

On Thursday afternoon, our Year 3 children had the opportunity to visit Church for their ‘Experience Harvest’ event. During the afternoon, the children learnt about God’s wonderful world and were able to make a clay pot, plant a seed and discover more about the uses of wool. The children tried different breads that might be produced and eaten at harvest time.

Here are some of the children’s reflections upon their visit to Church.

“I like that I got to eat some bread and that I got a lovely harvest experience.”

“I loved going to Church to experience new things.”

“I enjoyed planting the seed so I can share the food with others.”

“I loved being able to spend time with my friends and having fun and creating and learning new things at Church.”

“I enjoyed tasting the bread because I thought about it and I think it is sad, but we are lucky that we have all of this food.”

Thank you to the team at Church of the Ascension for hosting such a lovely Harvest Experience event for Year 3.

2 months ago
Posted on 15th Sep 2026 by Miss A Jones

5/60 Dance- PE

This week in PE, class 5/6O have been exploring dance and developing their creative movement skills. The children worked collaboratively to create their own dance sequences using a range of actions, including extend, travel, kick, slide, tilt, ripple, jump, fall and twist.

As their confidence grew, the children also explored different dynamics, thinking carefully about how movements could be performed in different ways to add expression and interest to their dances. They experimented with making movements slow, robotic, pulsing, fluid, sharp and explosive, helping them to communicate different ideas and emotions through movement.

To celebrate their hard work, the children had the opportunity to showcase their dances to the class. It was wonderful to see so much creativity, teamwork and enthusiasm, with many pupils choosing to perform and share their routines. We are very proud of the effort, confidence and imagination they demonstrated throughout the unit.

6 months ago
Posted on 27th Apr 2026 by Miss A Jones

3/4JB Art Project

In our recent Art lessons, we have imagined that we lived in the Stone Age. We have utilised their painting techniques and even created our own “paint” using water, flour, crushed berries and spices!

We had to explore how we could change the consistency of the paint that we were working with, by either adding more water or flour. We then practised mark making and painting in our books.

9 months ago
Posted on 13th Feb 2026 by Miss A Jones

DPA Harmony 2026

On Thursday afternoon, the whole school took part in DPA’s annual Harmony event for Children’s Mental Health Week. We joined with over 300 schools across the West Midlands to sing and promote wellbeing. This involved singing the ‘Connecting Together’ song along with sign language, as well as some popular classics. We also learnt about the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’.

1 year ago
Posted on 10th Oct 2025 by Miss A Jones

3/4JB Brass Lessons

As part of our Music curriculum, 3/4JB are spending the Autumn Term learning how to play brass instruments. Our specialist teacher from Dudley Performing Arts is teaching us how to play a mixture of cornets, trumpets and euphoniums.

Each Friday, we are learning to play different notes on our instruments as well as learning how to read musical notation: this includes rhythms, note lengths and rests.

We are really looking forward to our lessons after half-term where we will have the chance to learn Christmas pieces, ready for a concert for parents before the Christmas holiday!

1 year ago
Posted on 20th Jun 2025 by Miss A Jones

4J Take One Picture Project

As part of our school’s ‘Take One Picture Project’, 4J have chosen to focus on the boats. We zoomed into the original painting and discussed the details that we could see. We then had a go at re-creating some of the designs and patterns ourselves.

2 years ago
Posted on 10th Apr 2025 by Miss A Jones

Tudor Dancing

Linking to our Year 3 and 4 History topic of ‘Regal Royals’, Hannah has been teaching us to dance in a Tudor style. We learnt a routine with Hannah and also choreographed our own sections involving swords! A big thank you to Hannah for making our Dance lessons so fun and engaging!

2 years ago
Posted on 04th Apr 2025 by Miss A Jones

KS2 Choir at Elements’ Choir Day

EDLT Choir Day

On Wednesday, 53 children from our KS2 Choir travelled over to Christchurch, Coseley, to take part in a Trust-wide choir day. Each school was given the chance to perform to one another as well as learn new songs together.

Our choir performed ‘Waymaker’, ‘Do Re Mi’ (complete with actions) and ‘The Blessing’.

Well done to all of the children who represented our school so brilliantly. We are so proud of you and the fantastic singing that you produce!

Reception

Year 1 and 2

Years 3 and 4

Year 5 and 6

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