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.

What a wonderful way to end our Forest School journey! For our final session, we spent time reflecting on finding joy in nature. The children were set a special challenge: to quietly observe and discover three things that bring them joy in our Forest School. The answers were as beautiful as the setting itself — from the sound of birds singing, to blossom on the tree, to the tiny details of minibeasts hiding beneath logs. It was a lovely reminder of how much happiness nature can bring when we slow down and truly notice it.

With it being our last session, we also enjoyed using tools to create wonderful wooden projects — from imaginative cars to brilliant “log dogs”! The creativity and teamwork on display were incredible. The children demonstrated growing confidence, resilience and pride in their designs.

Of course, there was plenty of time for child-led exploration too — mud kitchen masterpieces were whipped up, deep digging took place in the mud pit, and some impressive dens were constructed

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It has been such a joy to watch Year 2 grow in confidence, independence and curiosity over our Forest School sessions. Their imagination, kindness and adventurous spirit have truly shone through.

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!