Blog Author: Nicola Lawson

I’ve been singing this all week, as we’ve done so much about building of some kind over the last week.

Our geography theme this term is settlements, and we can now tell the difference between a hamlet, village, town and a city. Last week we looked at Willington on a map as well as pictures of…

Well, this has been a memorable week! The class finally got to get their hands some paint and used ‘tint’ and ‘shade’ to create a range of colour scales. They showed superb focus, control and understanding.

In Science we’ve been learning about our teeth and wanted to find out what impact…

What a wonderful week we have had celebrating Harvest!  Harvest is a special time when we say, "Thank you," to God for all the delicious food we have.  We have talked about farmers and all of the hard work they do to grow fruit, vegetables, and crops.  Children painted some lovely pictures of…

This week in Science, Year 1 became taste explorers! We were learning about the different types of taste and discovering how our tongues help us to taste the food we eat.

First, we talked about our tongues and taste buds. We carefully looked at our tongues and found our taste buds, thinking…

Yesterday, the children took part in a ‘Growing Gratitude’ activity, reflecting on the people and experiences they are thankful for. This encouraged thoughtful reflection and appreciation of life's blessings.

Yesterday, we demonstrated generosity by donating to our local food bank. The children reflected on compassion, service and helping others, recognising how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Yesterday, the children learned about Harvest Festival and the journey of food from farm to table. They reflected on God’s provision and developed a greater appreciation for the gifts of creation and those who help provide for our needs.

Yesterday, on our Well-being Day, the children shared time with friends in our classroom café, reflecting on what they are grateful for. This helped them develop thankfulness and value the relationships that enrich their lives.

Yesterday, the children enjoyed a harvest hike, experiencing the awe and wonder of God’s world in autumn. They reflected on the beauty of creation and the many blessings around them.

We are delighted to see our children thoroughly enjoying their iRock music lessons in school!

There is nothing better than seeing our children growing in confidence, working together and having fun while discovering the joy of music. Their enthusiasm and excitement are truly wonderful to see!…

Congratulations to our Stars of the Week.  

Congratulations to our Week 4 ‘Let Your Light Shine’ winners, Bobby and Frankie!

Well done, Bobby, for using your God-given gift in Maths so brilliantly! Your positive attitude, growing confidence, and strong mathematical skills shine through in every lesson. You work exceptionally well with…