🌟 Welcome to Class Five! 🌟

24th August 2026Laura Parsons

What a first day! We have had such a busy, exciting and joyful start to our new school year, and it has been wonderful to see the children settling into Class Five, getting to know one another and beginning to discover what kind of crew we are going to be.

🔐 Our Class Five Time Capsule

We began our day in our Crews, before starting something very special — our Class Five Time Capsule!

We wanted to capture a little snapshot of who we are right now, on the very first day of our new school year.

Each child created their own information sheet, telling us about some of their favourite things, what they enjoy, what they are good at and what they would like to get better at this year. We also took a handprint and measured each child’s height using a piece of wool.

All of these precious pieces are now going into our time capsule, ready to be sealed away until the last day of school.

We wonder…

How much will we have changed by the time we open it? ❤️

Will our favourite things still be our favourites? Will we have grown taller? Will we still enjoy the same things? What will we have learned? And, perhaps most importantly, who will we have become?

We can’t wait to find out!

🧚 Does Crew stop at the school gates?

We have also started thinking about our first week back question:

“Does Crew stop at the school gates?”

This is a question that we will keep coming back to throughout the week as we explore what it really means to be part of a crew and how we can look after and support one another both in school and beyond.

Today, we began designing our very own Book Fairies to help us explore this question. Our Book Fairies are going to have an important job to do, and we can’t wait to see where this learning takes us!

🧚📚 Keep checking our blog throughout the week to find out more…

👀 Our Classroom: Look, Sound & Feel

We then spent some time thinking about something really important:

What do we want our classroom to LOOK like?
What do we want our classroom to SOUND like?
What do we want our classroom to FEEL like?

We talked about what would help everyone to feel happy, safe, included and ready to learn. We thought carefully about how the choices we make and the way we treat one another can help us create the kind of classroom we all want to be part of.

There were some fantastic ideas, and we are going to keep building on these throughout our first week together.

🔎 The Mysterious Envelope…

And then, after our afternoon break, something very mysterious happened…

We discovered a mysterious envelope waiting for us!

Inside was a message telling us that something special had been hidden in our classroom — but there was a problem…

It could only be found if we worked together as a CREW!

And so began our very first Class Five Treasure Hunt!

We had five challenges to complete: building the tallest tower we could, taking part in some very silly charades, keeping a balloon off the floor, spotting what had changed in our classroom and completing a very special kindness challenge.

There was lots of laughter, lots of teamwork and lots of excitement as we worked our way through the challenges.

Most importantly, the children were already showing us what we had been talking about all day:

Listen carefully.
Help each other.
Have fun!

After completing all of the challenges, we discovered our final clue…

WE ARE CREW! ❤️

What a perfect way to finish our first day together.

We ended the day knowing a little more about each other, having shared lots of smiles and laughter, and already beginning to build the classroom community we hope Class Five will become.

Day One was pretty special.

And this is only the beginning… ✨

Colour Run Fun!

15th July 2026Elouise Chadwick

What a fantastic time we had at our Colour Run! The children absolutely loved taking part and there were smiles, laughter, and colourful powder everywhere.

As they ran around the course, the children were covered from head to toe in bright colours, making for a truly memorable and exciting experience. It was wonderful to see everyone having so much fun!

Of course, it was very messy, but that was all part of the fun! The children embraced every colourful moment and created lots of happy memories with their friends.

We hope you enjoy looking through the photos of our vibrant and joyful Colour Run adventure!

Sports Day and Celebration of Learning

15th July 2026Elouise Chadwick

What an amazing Sports Day we had, even in such hot weather! The children showed fantastic enthusiasm and determination as they took part in all the activities.

A huge thank you to all our families for your support and for joining us to make the day so special. It was wonderful to see so many of you cheering the children on and celebrating their achievements.

Following Sports Day, we loved welcoming you into the classroom for our Celebration of Learning. The children were incredibly proud to share their beautiful work and talk about everything they have been learning throughout the year. It was a lovely opportunity to celebrate all of their hard work, progress, and successes together.

Thank you once again for your continued support. We hope you enjoy looking through the photos from this fantastic day!

Sunny Days in Class 1

15th July 2026Elouise Chadwick

We’ve been making the most of the glorious sunshine in Class 1! With all the hot weather recently, we decided to bring the seaside beach vibes to school.

The children had a fantastic time paddling in the water, splashing their friends, and enjoying lots of fun outdoor playing in the sunshine. There were plenty of smiles and laughter as everyone embraced the beach-themed activities and cooled off in the warm weather.

Days like these provide wonderful opportunities for children to explore, play, and create special memories with their classmates. It was lovely to see everyone having so much fun while staying cool and enjoying the outdoors.

We hope you enjoy looking through the photos of our sunny day…

Celebrating Our Learning

2nd July 2026Claire Goodyer

In crew this week, our Year 1 children have been busy preparing for their Student-Led Conferences by practising how to share their learning with confidence. They spent time showing their chosen pieces of work to their friends, explaining what they had learned and why they were particularly proud of each piece.

The children worked hard to speak clearly, listen carefully to one another and celebrate each other’s achievements. It was wonderful to see their growing confidence as they reflected on their progress and practised talking about their learning. We are so proud of the enthusiasm and pride they have shown, and we look forward to seeing them share their beautiful work with their families next week!

A Seaside Adventure to Remember!

29th June 2026Elouise Chadwick

Last week, our children enjoyed a fantastic fieldwork visit to Cleethorpes, and what a wonderful day we had!

From the moment we arrived, the children were a credit to our school. They behaved beautifully throughout the day, showing excellent manners, enthusiasm and curiosity as they explored the seaside environment.

We were very lucky with the weather too. The sun was shining and a lovely sea breeze helped to keep everyone comfortable as we spent time on the beach. Of course, no trip to the seaside would be complete without a special treat! The children were delighted to enjoy ice creams and ice lollies, which were the perfect way to cool down after a busy day of exploring and having fun. Please enjoy some of the photos below, which capture the fun, laughter and memorable moments from our day at the beach!

The train journey was definitely one of the highlights for many of the children. There was great excitement as we travelled along the coast together, and it was lovely to see the children sharing the experience with their friends. There were certainly a few tired eyes on the return journey home!

We are so proud of how the children represented our school and would like to thank all the staff and volunteers who helped make the trip such a success.

Independent Learners Leading Their Own Learning

23rd June 2026Elouise Chadwick

What a fantastic few weeks it has been in Class 1! We are so proud of the independence, creativity and enthusiasm the children have shown as they continue to take ownership of their learning.

Our Construction Area has been buzzing with excitement and imagination. The children have been designing and building some truly amazing models. We have seen impressive castles, cosy houses, colourful toucans and even an incredible replica of the Empire State Building!

In Maths, the children have been consolidating their understanding of number bonds to 10. Through practical activities, games and challenges, they have been developing confidence and fluency in recalling these important number facts. We have been so impressed by their perseverance and growing mathematical skills.

The children have also been learning how to play Snakes and Ladders. This has been a fantastic opportunity to practise counting, number recognition and, most importantly, turn-taking. The children have played beautifully together, demonstrating patience, kindness and excellent sportsmanship.

With the excitement of the upcoming World Cup, the children have been busy designing their own football strips. Their creativity has shone through in their colourful designs, and they have loved sharing and explaining their ideas with their classmates.

Of course, we must not forget all the wonderful learning taking place in our Reading Area. The children have been getting even smarter by sharing books with their friends, discussing stories and enjoying time together as readers. It has been lovely to see their confidence grow as they explore new books and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Well done, Class 1! We look forward to seeing where your curiosity and independence take you next.

Why is the seaside such a special place?

16th June 2026Sarah Winkley

Last week Nursery began exploring and investigating their final case study, Why is the seaside such a special place? We began by reading our key text, “Look what I found at the seaside”. This was an age appropriate non fiction text that delved into all of the natural elements and fun that could be explored at the seaside, through a short story and supporting facts with exciting illustrations to engage the children. They thought carefully about what their experiences of the seaside have been and each child spoke about why the seaside is a special place to them and their families. Their answers were scribed into a speech bubble for them.

On Tuesday we had a very exciting visit from Aqua Explorers, who provided the children with a Rockpool experience – just for Nursery. James (our expert visitor) brought lots of sea creatures with him including; Mussels, Spider crab, Shore crab, Hermit crabs, mutiple starfish, A Purple Sunblazed Starfish, Sea Anemones and a couple of Sea Urchins.

James explained to the children all about each sea creature and where they live and what they eat. The children were so engaged and asked some amazing questions throughout the experience. James was also blown away with the prior knowledge that the children had about some of the sea creatures when he asked them questions…. All of which has come from their learning throughout our expedition “What happens where the sea meets the shore?”

Each child was allowed and encouraged to touch some of the creatures. Most children were willing whilst others were trying to be brave, as it was a daunting prospect to touch an unfamiliar creature.

The following day the children used their experience and observation skills from memory and with photo support to draw the sea creatures. They did so well and included so much detail for the creatures features. Just look at their beautiful work!

Finally to bring all of our lovely learning and the week to a close the children create cardboard box Rockpool models. They painted their boxes first and then used a variety of materials and artistic skills to create sea creatures. They made cardboard tube sea anemones, playdough sea urchins with cocktail sticks, either a starfish using folded paper or a crab using craft materials and pipe cleaners. One of the children in the afternoon nursery brought back brightly coloured seashells from their holidays as a gift for the children so we included those too. Aren’t they absolutely amazing!?! The children have shown real quality of craftsmanship here! Well done Nursery beautiful learning – I am so proud.

📚✨ Final Word Preparation ✨📚

15th June 2026Laura Parsons

Today, we spent time preparing for our upcoming Final Word, focusing on one of our most important learning habits: reflection.

We journeyed back through all of the expeditions we have completed this year, revisiting beautiful pieces of work and remembering the learning experiences that helped us grow. The children were amazed to see the progress they have made, spotting improvements in their writing, artwork, presentation and overall craftsmanship.

As part of our preparation, the children worked together to support one another in selecting pieces of work to share with their families. Some chose work they are especially proud of, while others selected pieces that they found challenging and had to really grapple with before achieving success.

It was wonderful to hear the children talking so thoughtfully about their learning journey and celebrating how far they have come. We can’t wait for them to share these special pieces and reflections with you at Final Word! 🌟

World Cup Fever in Class 5!

12th June 2026Laura Parsons

Class 5 has been well and truly bitten by the World Cup bug!

As part of our Class 5 sweepstake, each child was allocated two countries to support throughout the tournament. We have spent time developing our research skills by finding out more about our countries, including where they are in the world, interesting facts about them and their football traditions.

Using our research, we then created our very own World Cup bunting display. We carefully studied each country’s flag, paying close attention to colours, shapes and patterns to ensure our designs were as accurate as possible. This challenged us to be precise and pay close attention to detail.

The classroom is now looking fantastic, with flags from around the world proudly displayed and lots of excitement as we follow the progress of our teams. We are looking forward to seeing how our countries perform and finding out who will be crowned World Cup champions!

Good luck to all of our Class 5 teams!