This week, our Year 1 and Year 2 children have been making the most of the beautiful weather by taking their books outdoors during lunchtimes and breaktimes. It has been wonderful to see so many pupils choosing to spend a quiet moment in the sunshine, enjoying stories, sharing books with friends, and discovering new favourites.

Encouraging a love of reading is something we value deeply, and the children have shown just how much joy a good book can bring!

We’re proud of their enthusiasm and delighted to see reading for pleasure becoming such a natural part of their day.

This afternoon, our children thoroughly enjoyed Funtime Friday, where they got to choose from a range of engaging activities linked to our learning from the week. These sessions give pupils the chance to revisit key skills in a fun, creative and child‑led way

This week, one of the popular choices was a geography activity focused on developing knowledge of the world. Children confidently practised naming the continents and oceans, reinforcing their understanding through hands-on and interactive tasks.

Another favourite was our art activity, where pupils worked on sketching skills, exploring the difference between hard and soft lines. The children showed great concentration and creativity as they experimented with pencil control and observation.

We also included activities designed to strengthen fine motor skills, math activities to consolidate learning on fractions and the children had access to children’s bibles to explore a range of stories and apply their reading skills.

Funtime Fridays are a wonderful opportunity for children to take ownership of their learning, build confidence, and enjoy applying their skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. It has been lovely to see such enthusiasm and engagement across the classroom!

Our Year 1 and Year 2 children took part in the NFU Science Farm LIVE: The BIG Farming QUESTion as part of British Science Week 2026. The session explored exciting farming questions such as how farmers care for animals and the wildlife on their farms, all linked to this year’s theme of curiosity.

This week our Year 1 and 2 children began their new Design and Technology unit, exploring the question “Can I make a puppet to fit my hand?”

This week, children in Year 1 and Year 2 have taken part in a range of exciting activities as part of Good Health Week, exploring how to look after both their bodies and minds.

Hand Washing Workshop with the School Nurse

We were delighted to welcome the school nurse for a special workshop on effective hand hygiene. The children learned why hand washing is so important and practised the correct technique to help keep themselves and others healthy.

Safer Internet Day 2026: Using Voice Assistants Safely

As part of Safer Internet Day 2026, Year 1 and Year 2 also discussed how to use voice assistants safely. The children talked about what these devices can do, when they should ask an adult for help, and how to make safe and responsible choices when using technology.

It has been a fantastic week full of learning, activity, and fun. We are so proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children have been, and we hope they have enjoyed developing healthy habits that will support their wellbeing all year round.

This week in RE, Year 1 and 2 have been thinking about why celebrating, reflecting, thanking, praising, and remembering are important for Jewish people. The lesson began with a class party which helped the children to remember and recall important celebrations in their own lives and how these celebrations made them feel. The children went on to discuss how celebrating, reflecting, thanking, praising, and remembering, help Jewish people show gratitude, connect with people and traditions, and appreciate the good in their lives.

The children also explored how these ideas can support their own wellbeing. The children shared moments when they have felt thankful, praised others, or remembered special celebrations, recognising how these actions help them feel positive and connected to their community.

A thoughtful and reflective week of learning—well done, Year 1 and 2!

Our Year 1 and 2 children have created wonderful seascape artworks. They began by sketching their scenes and then used watercolours to bring their ideas to life. To finish their pieces, the children added colourful card curtains, giving the effect of looking out at a seaside view.