To help the children understand this big idea, Mrs Chadwick took on a very special role — she pretended to be the world! She spoke to the children about the things that can make her feel poorly, such as smoke from cars, pollution, and waste. The children listened thoughtfully and showed great empathy, considering how their actions can impact the planet.

After hearing from “the world,” the children eagerly shared their ideas about how we could help. They suggested simple but powerful actions like walking more, using bikes and scooters, and putting our rubbish in the bin. It was wonderful to see their growing awareness of how small changes can make a big difference. The children enjoyed sharing their fantastic eco-vehicle designs. The children spoke beautifully and confidently about their creations, explaining how solar power and wind energy are much better choices because they help to keep our planet clean and healthy. Many designs included solar panels, wind turbines, and even imaginative new inventions. Their creativity and understanding were truly impressive!

Alongside our learning, we have also been making the most of our beautiful world by spending lots of time outdoors. We have enjoyed the sunshine, told stories together, and played fun games in the fresh air. Being outside has helped us appreciate exactly what we are working so hard to protect.

This week, the children have also begun building their eco-vehicle design models! They have been working collaboratively, sharing ideas, listening to one another, and discussing which materials might be best to use. There have been thoughtful conversations about recycling materials, choosing strong structures, and how to include features like solar panels and wind-powered parts. The teamwork and creativity on display have been fantastic. Watch this space for the finished results!

During Hook Week, the children in class were treated to some very special visitors as we kicked off our new expedition titled “We Are on the Move.” To launch our learning in an exciting and memorable way, our school playground was transformed into our very own vehicle showcase!

The children had the fantastic opportunity to get up close with a wide variety of vehicles, each one sparking curiosity, conversation, and lots of excitement. The showcase included a tractor, a camper van, a beautiful vintage car, and even a fire engine. One of the highlights was a police car that was once in operation all the way in America, which the children found especially fascinating as they learned about how vehicles can be used differently around the world.

The children absolutely loved exploring the vehicles, asking questions, and imagining where each one might take them. It was a brilliant hands-on experience that perfectly set the scene for our new expedition and helped bring the theme of movement and travel to life.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Mr Parkhouse, who organised and arranged for many of the vehicles to come into school. His support helped make this experience truly special for the children.

We are so excited to see where our “We Are on the Move” expedition will take us next and can’t wait to continue our learning journey together!

Classes 1 and 2 have officially begun their exciting new expedition, “We’re on the Move,” and what a fantastic start it has been!

Our very first mission was to become explorers right on our doorstep. The children headed outside to carry out a survey, discovering what we could find passing by our school. Working collaboratively, they carefully observed and recorded the different vehicles they saw along the way.

From cars and vans to buses and bikes, the children were completely immersed in the experience. They took turns counting, discussing, and recording their findings, demonstrating brilliant teamwork and communication skills throughout the activity.

And the best part? The smiles! I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much excitement over watching cars pass by. The children’s enthusiasm was infectious, and their curiosity set the perfect tone for our expedition ahead.

We can’t wait to see where “We’re on the Move” takes us next!

What a magical couple of days it has been! Our Twinkly Nativity Concert was everything we hoped for and more, thanks to the enthusiasm, confidence, and joy your wonderful children brought to the stage.

From yesterday’s dress rehearsal to today’s main performance, the children were truly outstanding. They sang beautifully, danced, and remembered their lines brilliantly—all while standing confidently in front of such a large audience. We could not be prouder of each and every one of them.

We’re sure you will all agree that they looked absolutely spectacular. From shimmering stars to shepherds, angels, wisemen, innkeepers and animals, their costumes lit up the room and added that extra sparkle to the story.

We’ve captured some special photos from the performance, and we’re delighted to be able to share these moments with you. We hope they bring a smile to your face and remind you of the festive magic we all felt today.

Thank you for joining us, for your support, and for helping make this nativity such a memorable celebration. We hope the performance left you feeling wonderfully festive and ready for the holiday season ahead.

Wishing you all a warm and joyful Christmas time!

This week, we had the absolute joy of hosting our Celebration of Learning to mark the end of our very first expedition, Marvellous Me – How Are We the Same and Different? It was a truly special moment for our children, our families, and our school community.

They sang and spoke with such confidence and courage, standing proudly in front of a large audience. We were incredibly proud of each and every one of them.

As part of the celebration, every child received their very own Marvellous Me Memory Box. These beautifully presented boxes will become a place for them to store precious keepsakes: photographs, first school reports, small treasures, and all the special moments that make their journey uniquely theirs.

One of the most touching moments came at the end of the celebration. Grown-ups were invited to write a personal message of pride, love, or encouragement for their child. Seeing families pause to reflect and share heartfelt words was incredibly moving, and it added a warm, personal touch that made the experience feel even more meaningful.

It was a wonderful way to end our first expedition—celebrating identity, courage, community, and the marvellous uniqueness of every child. We thank all the families who joined us and helped make the event so memorable.

We had another lovely start to our day today celebrating a wonderful week in Reception. We talked about our learning in maths and lots of children were keen to talk about how they created repeating patterns using different equipment and resources from inside and outside the classroom. Children were also excited to talk about how they have been writing amazing words in our message centre using what they know from phonics lessons. It was great to hear children talking with such enthusiasm about their learning. Keep up the super work everyone.

Today, we came together for our weekly Friday Community Meeting—a time we all look forward to each week. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and recognise the fantastic efforts and attitudes our children have shown over the past few days.

This week, we celebrated our “Work Hard, Get Smart, Be Kind” stars—children who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating our school values. Whether it was through focused learning, a growth mindset, or acts of kindness, each child has truly earned their moment of recognition.

At our school, the outdoors isn’t just a place to play—it’s a space where some of the most meaningful learning happens. Whether it’s bright sunshine, a light drizzle, or a brisk breeze in the air, you’ll find our children outside, exploring, investigating, and connecting with the world around them.

We had a lovely community meeting this morning where we celebrated our first HoWL stars in Reception. It was a very difficult decision as all children have made a wonderful start to their time in Class 1 and 2 and we are very proud of them all. Here are the first children to receive a postcard:

We celebrated our first few weeks in school and the end of our hook week with a lovely breakfast of fruit, toast, croissants and juice. Well done everyone.