EYFS and KS1 Reading Evening

Dear Parents and Carers,
We are excited to invite you to a Reading Evening specially for parents of children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 from September 2025. This will be held on Tuesday 9th September at 6.30pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our new reading scheme and find out how you can support your child’s reading journey at home. We will also share the reading expectations for each year group and answer any questions you may have. We really encourage you to attend, as your involvement plays a big part in helping your child become a confident and enthusiastic reader. Please complete the attached form to let us know if you’ll be joining us. We look forward to seeing you there!
Regards,
Miss N Slater

Year 3 and 4 Multiplication Evening

Dear Parents and Carers,
We are pleased to invite you to a Multiplication Evening for parents of children in Year 3 and Year 4 from September 2025. This will be held in school on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 6.30pm. Knowing times tables is a vital skill for children in these year groups, and this evening will give you a chance to find out how we are supporting your child to master their multiplication facts. We’ll also share practical ways you can help at home to boost their confidence and fluency. We believe this session will be really beneficial and encourage you to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please complete the form below to confirm you attendance:
Regards,
Miss N Slater

A Fond Farewell to Our Year 2s!

As the school year comes to an end, we would like to say a heartfelt goodbye to our fantastic Year 2 children as they get ready to begin their exciting journey into Key Stage 2.

It has been an absolute pleasure teaching all the children in Key Stage 1 this year. Together, we’ve embarked on an incredible learning adventure — from discovering our capital city, London, to stepping back in time to learn about the Gunpowder Plot and the Great Fire of London. Our visit to Cadbury World and learning about Bournville brought chocolatey history to life, and we were inspired by the work and values of Mahatma Gandhi.

In Design and Technology, the children showed creativity and teamwork as they built timber-framed houses, and in Art, they impressed us with beautifully crafted clay elephants and glowing diva lamps. In Science, we explored everyday materials and investigated how and why the Great Fire of London spread so quickly.

our curriculum has been brought to life with a range of exciting enhanced learning experiences that have made learning truly memorable for our Key Stage 1 children.

Our visit to Cadbury World gave us a delicious insight into the history of chocolate and the story behind Bournville Village, linking beautifully with our learning about local history and the wider world. The children were fascinated to learn how chocolate is made – and, of course, loved the chance to taste some too!

We were captivated by the Trunk Theatre’s Great Fire of London performance, which transported us back to 1666. The engaging show helped children understand the causes and impact of the fire in a fun, theatrical way — a fantastic addition to our history topic.

The Treasure Island theatre show had everyone hooked with its swashbuckling characters and adventurous storyline. It was a great way to inspire imagination, story writing, and creative thinking in the classroom.

Our India Day celebrations were another unforgettable highlight. The children immersed themselves in Indian culture through music, dance, art, and food, and deepened their understanding of diversity and the life and values of inspirational leaders like Mahatma Gandhi.

These experiences have not only enriched our topics but have also built confidence, curiosity, and lasting memories. We are so proud of how the children embraced every opportunity with such enthusiasm!

We are so proud of how much each child has grown — in confidence, curiosity, and independence. We will miss their enthusiasm, laughter, and big ideas, but we know they are ready for the new challenges and opportunities that Key Stage 2 will bring.

Thank you, Year 2 — you’ve been amazing. Good luck and keep shining! We look forward to continuing to work with Year 1 next academic year.

India Day Celebrations – Year 1 and 2

🌟 Celebrating Indian Culture 🌟

Our Key Stage One children enjoyed a vibrant India Day celebration filled with fun and cultural activities! They chopped fresh vegetables to make a delicious curry, tasted traditional poppadoms, mango chutney, and samosas. The children also showcased their creativity by designing beautiful henna patterns on their hands and arms and crafted colourful diva lamps with battery-powered candles. The day ended with lively traditional Indian dances and songs, bringing the spirit of India alive for everyone. Have a look at the photos below to see our children celebrating India Day!

2S Clay Elephants

1/2B Elephants 

In Year 1 and 2 Design and Technology, we learned how to safely chop vegetables using child-friendly tools to prepare ingredients for a healthy vegetable curry, that we all tasted as part of our celebrations.

The children designed and made their own clay Diva lamps. They explored the significance of the lamps and used clay to shape, smooth, and decorate their own designs. This hands-on activity helped develop fine motor skills, creativity, and an understanding of cultural traditions.

The children explored traditional henna (mehndi) designs. They looked at examples of intricate patterns and then created their own designs on their hands using fine lines and repeating shapes.

The children had the exciting opportunity to taste a variety of traditional Indian foods. They explored new flavours and textures, including mild curries, rice, samosas, and naan bread. The tasting experience sparked lots of discussion and helped the children appreciate and respect different cultural traditions through food.

The children had a wonderful time dressing up in traditional Indian clothes. The children explored the vibrant colours, patterns, and styles worn during celebrations, helping them to understand and appreciate the beauty of Indian culture.

2S

Finally, we showcased our wonderful work to our friends and family!

Sports Day KS1

Our EYFS and Key Stage 1 Sports Day was a fantastic celebration of fun, fitness, and teamwork! The children showed amazing enthusiasm and gave their best effort in a variety of activities including running races and obstacle races.

Highlights included:

  • Lots of cheering and smiles as children supported their friends.

  • Great demonstrations of sportsmanship and teamwork.

  • Many pupils improved their personal bests and showed determination.

  • Parents and staff enjoyed joining in the fun and encouraging the young athletes.

Overall, KS1 Sports Day was a wonderful event that helped promote physical activity, confidence, and school spirit among our youngest learners. We look forward to more exciting events next year!

Year 1C 

Year 1/2B

Year 2S

Year 6 Forest School

Today was an action-packed Forest School session with our brilliant year 6’s, and what a day it was!

Den building was top of the list – and let’s just say, they really got into their knots…it took me a while to untangle everything at the end, but totally worth it for the creativity and teamwork on show!

The fire pit was glowing as the children helped light the fires and cooked up delicious pizza and s’mores – definitely a highlight!

We played an energetic game of shoe bingo, made colourful God’s eyes, and got delightfully messy in the mud kitchen and mud pit.

It was a day full of adventure, laughter, and muddy memories – just how Forest School should be!

This was the last session at COA, and Fiona has thanked us for being such a fantastic school to work with.

Fiona will be back working with us next year!

1C’s Final Forest School Session

The children were amazing – so creative and full of energy. Using a bow saw, they each cut a small piece of wood to create their very own log dogs – and the designs were fantastic!

We had potions play galore, bubbling with imagination, and some serious muddy fun in the pit, where the children worked together to create a brilliant waterfall effect.

We also played a brand new game, ‘Where’s My Owl?’ followed by our all-time favourite, Sneaky Bob.

To top it all off, everyone enjoyed toasting marshmallows over the fire to make delicious s’mores, the perfect treat to end a wild and wonderful day!

A big well done to all the children for a fantastic year of exploring, learning, and getting muddy. I can’t wait to see what year 2 brings!

Year 3/4J Forest School

Yesterday was full of teamwork, challenges, and muddy smiles!

Our year 3/4 adventurers worked in teams to build waterproof shelters, which were put to the test with a very enthusiastic watering can – some stayed dry, some not so much!

Fiona was impressed by a few of the children who successfully identified four different trees from their leaves.

There was plenty of imaginative play in the mud kitchen, and some serious digging going on in the mud pit!

Dens we’re built and expanded, and several games of shoe bingo were played. To top it off, the children toasted marshmallows to create delicious s’mores.

What a brilliant day of learning, laughter, and outdoor adventure!

 

 

Our work on Gandhi – Year 1 and 2

In our History lessons, we have been focusing on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. We have explored key facts about his life, including his early years, his leadership in the Indian independence movement, and his philosophy of non-violence. As part of our learning, we have written short retells to summarise important events and reflect on his impact on the world. This work has helped us better understand Gandhi’s values and how he influenced history through peaceful resistance. Have a look at some examples below…

Summer Solstice in Forest School

Our forest was filled with sunshine, laughter, and learning as we celebrated the Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year!

We created our own beautiful sun catchers to honour the light and spent time making friendship bracelets for one another, strengthening our bonds and sharing kindness. To cool down, we enjoyed ice lollies and made sure to drink plenty of fluids in the summer heat.

The forest came alive with den building with den building, mud kitchen potions making, and energetic digging in the mud pit – pure joy and creativity everywhere you looked!

Year 1 were very enthusiastic while bug hunting, discovering shield bugs, beetles, a millipede, snails, and lots of ladybirds! One child even used a tree identification card to identify a tree by its leaves – what an amazing connection to the natural world.

Learning in nature helps us grow in every way – curiosity, resilience, friendship, and care for our environment.

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