Today, our Year 1 and Year 2 children enjoyed a very special day as they came together to celebrate Ascension Day.

The morning began with a visit to church, where the children took part in a meaningful and reflective service. Our worship leaders did a wonderful job leading the assembly, helping the children to understand the importance of Ascension Day and guiding them in prayer, song, and worship.

In the afternoon, the celebrations continued back at school with a fantastic talent showcase. The children had the opportunity to share their unique skills and interests with their peers, and it was truly inspiring to see the confidence and enthusiasm on display.

We are incredibly proud of all the children for their participation, courage, and support for one another. It was a joyful day filled with faith, creativity, and celebration.

Our Year 1 and 2 children have been busy developing their artistic skills in their recent art lessons! This week they have been focusing on using line and shape to carefully sketch their very own penguins.

The children showed great concentration as they thought about how to create different shapes to build their drawings. They also began exploring shading techniques, learning how to add depth and texture to make their penguins look more realistic.

We are so proud of the effort and creativity the children have shown. Their finished artwork looks fantastic, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as young artists!

Well done, everyone!

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!