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Year 5 have really enjoyed the start to our new Science topic, all about properties of materials. This lesson was very hands-on as they discovered the different properties that different items may have, especially if they are conductive of electricity, magnetic and transparent.

With the help…

This week has been an odd one for me as I finally succumbed to the myriad of coughs and colds my toddler has been bringing home from nursery (I’d have much preferred a finger painting for the fridge) so I want to begin this blog by thanking Miss Griffiths for holding down the fort whilst I was…

Second week into this half term and we’re on a roll. Year 3 are fast becoming geology experts and their knowledge of the structure of our earth, rocks and soil is developing exceedingly well. Children should be able to tell you about sedimentary rocks this week, how these rocks are formed by…

Class 2 went on a field trip into our local village.  Before we left, we looked at Willington and where it was in the world using google maps.  Children identified where they were going to walk and some of the landmarks they would see on the way.  While walking into the village, we observed and…

Year 1 had a wonderful time visiting Willington Library!

During our visit, we enjoyed listening to a fantastic story all about minibeasts, written by a local author. We loved hearing about all the different creepy crawlies!

After the story, we got creative and coloured in some lovely…

This week in Reception, we have been learning about Remembrance Day and why we remember the brave soldiers and people who have helped to keep us safe.

We talked about the importance of remembering those who have served in wars and the meaning behind it.

We have been busy little artists…

What an exciting and memorable week we have had in Nursery!

The children have been incredibly busy learning all about Diwali and Remembrance Day. They loved exploring these special celebrations and impressed us with all the facts they learned. We got creative by making our own clay diva lamps,…

This first week back after the half term has seen a real mix of fast paced learning and calmer moments of reflection. Tuesday’s Spirituality assembly with Mrs Suddes was centred around Bonfire night and the way fireworks can light up a cold, dark sky. In a similar vein, our class spent time…

It has been wonderful to welcome all of our children back after the half-term break. This week, we have been learning about Bonfire Night and why this special celebration is remembered each year. The children have enjoyed sharing their own experiences of bonfires and fireworks, developing their…

We have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the story of Bonfire Night and Guy Fawkes. The children enjoyed the story and were shocked at what Guy Fawkes had planned- they were pleased he had been caught!

The children discussed what they enjoy the most about Bonfire Night. We talked about the…

This week in Year 1, our continuous provision has been filled with lots of creativity and excitement as we have been completing our Bonfire Night Rainbow Challenges!

The children have been exploring different areas of the classroom and showing off their fantastic ideas. In the investigation…

This week, Year 2 were invited to Willington Library on Monday afternoon.

The current theme at the library is local authors so we were treated to a lovely story by an author from Durham called ‘The Wonderful Woodlouse’ The story explores the garden with a woodlouse and a snail as they go on an…