Dormice Class (Year R) learned how to meet Maggie this week. I spoke to them all in class and used a Maggie-sized soft toy to help them practice how to interact. They learned to crouch down to her level and stay still, present a flat palm-up hand and that this invites her in. I also explained that M...

Welcome back to a new school year! It has been a lovely start to the term, the children have enjoyed chatting with their friends again and getting back into routines. They have enjoyed seeing some of the changes to the school. The external decoration has progressed well and lots of the exterior pain...

In worship on Monday we talked about butterflies; how wonderful they are but how they are also in decline – and they are key indicators of healthy biodiversity … or lack of.  The children were given some identification charts at playtime and many children enjoye...

Our Year 6 had a nice afternoon this week enjoying some forest school! This was a trip down memory lane for them as when they were in Year R they had some forest school experience because Tom Gregory (parent of a Year 6) was doing his training and we benefited from this ‘free’ provision...

It has been extremely hot over the last few days. At playtimes they have been encouraged to stay in the shade and most have enjoyed sitting and chatting under trees. For those still eager to run around and play football we ensured ‘shade breaks’ where the balls were removed so they could...