During Hook Week, Year 6 have had a perfect opportunity to model our Craftsmanship & Quality character trait and what a job they did! They have worked incredibly with great focus, precision and a real eye for detail. In addition to this, the support, compassion, and teamwork on show was exemplary which ensured they all produced a fantastic individual piece of artwork which came together to form larger pieces inspired by our current expedition.
During our first week back, Year 6 explored the question ‘How can we get everyone to the top of the mountain?’
We took an in depth look at our character traits of respect, integrity, courage, compassion and craftsmanship & quality, discussed their importance and how the children could demonstrate these on a day to day basis. They dived straight into modelling these expertly during a variety of team building exercises. Throughout the week, the children took part in trust exercises, a mini olympics, a sponsored run/walk, bridge building to name just a few. Unbelievable camaraderie, solidarity, teamwork and support was on show by all; we are primed and ready storm through the year!
During Crew Week, Year 5 explored the question: “How can our crew be strengthened by acts of service to others?”
Drawing on our character traits of respect, compassion, and quality & craftsmanship, the children created beautiful gifts which were delivered to residents at The Laurels Residential Care Home. Both the children and residents thoroughly enjoyed spending time together — a heartwarming experience for all.
What a wonderful first week back we’ve had, immersing ourselves in everything Crew!
We’ve spent time building relationships through fun team-building activities like tower building (with art straws—and even shoes!), Crew Olympics, Pictionary, and so much more. Here’s to a great year ahead!
Despite last-minute dropouts leaving us with only 7 players instead of the usual 9, our team showed incredible determination and teamwork. They topped the group stage with an impressive 16 points — ahead of Carcroft, who finished 2nd, along with 3rd and 4th place teams all tied on 12 points.
The final was a tense match, with Carcroft threatening to steal the victory thanks to some powerful hits. But our resilient players held their nerve, securing a fantastic win. In a tense trophy reveal, XP trust comrades, Carcroft, were given the runners up medals whilst our amazing Y3/4 team secured the gold. Well done to everyone involved — you did the school proud!
What a treat we had when Zak – a Gladiator also know as Steel- visited our school. Steel inspired us all to strive to be the best versions of ourselves and think like champions. As well as this, the children had the opportunity to take part in mini Gladiator games such as Dual and Unleashed. What a wonderful experience!
Last week, we worked extremely hard drafting, critiquing and re-drafting our final product for this term’s expedition. 3SG focused on wildfires and were particularly inspired by the artist Stephanie Peters. We used long brush strokes and layered paint to create a similar effect to Stephanie.
What a wonderful day celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE day. Children dressed in the patriotic colours of red, white and blue and took part in a thought provoking Crew session, listened carefully during remembrance assembly and observed a minute silence. Lunch was a picnic or traditional fish and chip supper. In the afternoon, 5HJ created these stunning watercolour paintings of a Spitfire mid flight!
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day 3SG have participated in lots of lovely activities to learn about and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives fighting during World War 2. We dressed in the patriotic colours of red, white and blue, sat beautifully for a remembrance assembly where we heard moving memoirs from children during the Blitz, before observing a minute silence. Lunch was particularly lovely, we all sat outside on the grass eating the traditional British classic of fish and chips and had a little boogie! In the afternoon, the children designed their own Spitfire plane and we had a little competition in the hall. What a wonderful day!
More success today as the Y5/6 mixed cricket team secured silver medals. Unfortunately, the final did not go their way but there were stellar performances all around. A shout out to one of our youngest team members for her incredible performances over the last two days (girls and mixed cricket tournaments): Eleanora!
Well done to both the girls and the boys teams for all their practice during lunchtimes and break times. Onto the Y3/4 cricket tournaments in a couple of weeks time!
