Authors, illustrators and now educators!

13th October 2026Richard-David Hewitt

This half term Year 6 have created a wonderful piece of writing aimed at Year 4 children.

They were tasked with producing an informative, fun, educational and engaging information text about one of the planets in our solar system and WOW, did they rise to the challenge! The work produced was exceptional and a real credit to their hard work and pride.

Following this, the Year 4s were lucky enough to get to not only see these exceptional pieces of work, but our Year 6s sat with them, enthusiastically read them, talked through the process and expertly answered the brilliant questions posed by our Year 4s.

Both year groups were an absolute credit and it was a genuine pleasure to watch. Great work to all involved!

What Does Family Mean to Me?

30th September 2026Helen Jenkins

This week in Crew, we have been exploring what makes every family unique, celebrating the different shapes and sizes families come in, and reflecting on the many ways they support, care for and help us grow. We also got creative by writing acrostic poems about our own families, using words and phrases to capture what makes them special to us

Shining a Light on Science

25th September 2026Helen Jenkins

This week, our classroom transformed into a mini-astronomy lab as we tackled some of the biggest questions about our planet: Why do we have day and night and what causes the changing seasons?

Equipped with mini globes, bright torches and a lot of curiosity, the children took hands-on learning to a whole new level!

The Laurels Visit

1st September 2026Helen Jenkins

Year 5 Crew has spent the week exploring the guiding question: How can our Crew be strengthened by acts of service to others?

Following their discussions, the children considered different ways they could support others and make a positive contribution to their community.

On Friday, a group of children visited The Laurels, a local care home. During the visit, they spent time with the residents, shared the poems they had written and showed them their artwork. The visit gave the children an opportunity to put their learning into practice and reflect on how giving their time and skills can benefit others.

This was just one of several acts of service completed by Year 5 this week, showing how working together as a Crew can help us make a positive contribution to our wider community.

Year 4 Crew Week Teamwork!

29th August 2026Thomas Edwards

This week, Year 4 celebrated the First Week Back through undertaking the challenge of answering the Crew Guiding Question of, ‘How can Crew work together to achieve an end goal?’. To answer this, Year 4 decided that spreading kindness would be our end goal! We would achieve this by baking a range of treats to take home and gift to parents and carers, and to also create a range of ‘Kindness Cards’ to spread to children in our school. Year 4 showed great craftsmanship and quality to create such beautiful creations and bring smiles to the faces of many! Well done Year 4 on a lovely start to the year!

Masters of Short Multiplication!

21st November 2025Helen Jenkins

5HJ have been diving into the short multiplication and it’s been fantastic to see their progress! With a bit of practice and plenty of focus, they’ve been mastering how to multiply larger numbers step by step. The children have really embraced the challenge showing a lot of determination and teamwork as they solve problems. Not only are they sharpening their multiplication skills but they’re also building confidence. It’s exciting to watch them grow in their understanding and enjoy the process of problem-solving!

Reptile Rendezvous

7th November 2025Helen Jenkins

Our class had a fantastic visit from an animal expert who introduced us to some incredible creatures — including a snake, tarantula, skunk and meerkat! The pupils loved getting up close to the animals, learning about their unique habitats and discovering what they like to eat.

It was an unforgettable hands-on learning experience!