What an exciting day in our nursery classroom!

As part of our “Growing and Growing Up” topic, we’ve been exploring different jobs we might like to do when we are older. We were so lucky to have a special visit from Police Officer Pooke!

He brought a real police car with him, and the children were thrilled to sit inside, beep the horn, and even turn on the siren 

There were lots of smiles, questions, and excitement as we learned all about how police officers help keep us safe. Such a memorable experience that really brought our learning to life! 

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A Musical Masterclass at the Barbican!

This week, Falcon and Kingfisher Classes @FP swapped the classroom for the world-renowned Barbican Concert Hall for an unforgettable musical adventure.

The children were treated to a spectacular performance by the Royal Symphony Orchestra, who brought the story of ‘The King Who Tried to Change His Fate’ to life through soaring strings and powerful percussion. It wasn’t just a show for sitting and listening, though; our talented pupils became part of the performance themselves! They joined in with a specially rehearsed song – What is Fate?, filling the massive hall with their voices alongside the professional musicians.

The atmosphere was electric, and the children showed such wonderful manners and enthusiasm throughout. The morning ended on a high note—quite literally—as the classes joined the rest of the audience in a thunderous standing ovation to thank the orchestra for such a moving performance.

A huge well done to all the children in Falcon and Kingfisher for representing our school so brilliantly in the heart of London. We certainly have some future conductors and composers in our midst

Did you know?

The Barbican Concert Hall is famous for its “acoustic clouds” on the ceiling, which help bounce the sound so that even the quietest triangle note can be heard right at the back of the room!

Parakeet Class @FP:

In English we have been planning our own stories. We read ‘In the Forest’ by Anthony Browne. We have been looking at setting and character and using expanded noun phrases to describe them. We look forward to writing our stories this week now that we have planned them. Here are some of our story plans.

We have been looking at product design and the design of biscuit packaging in DT. We looked at lots of different brands and we then worked in teams to describe what we liked and didn’t like about the packaging.

We have been learning all about the Amazon Rainforest. We decided to make our own presentations and posters with everything we found out. We know lots about it ask us! What do you think of our work?  

Last week, Year 3 Pelican @FP had the exciting opportunity to visit the Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold: The Exhibition at Battersea Power Station. The trip gave the children a fantastic chance to deepen their understanding of Ramses II and the fascinating world of ancient Egypt.

During the visit, the children explored a wide range of incredible artefacts, including ancient statues, jewellery, coffins and beautifully crafted objects made from gold. They were particularly intrigued by the detailed decorations and hieroglyphics which helped us to imagine what life may have been like over 3,000 years ago. The exhibition also gave the children the opportunity to learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs, including their burial practices and the importance of preparing for the afterlife.

The immersive displays and dramatic lighting helped bring history to life, and the children showed great curiosity and enthusiasm as they moved through the exhibition. They asked thoughtful questions, shared their knowledge from our classroom learning, and demonstrated excellent behaviour throughout the visit.

It was a memorable experience that helped make our history learning feel real and meaningful and the children returned to school full of excitement and new facts to share.

The sun finally sprung on our Spring term this week, so Hummingbird class @FP did the right thing and went outside in the sunshine for a story. Using the schools’ fabulous outside reading area in the playground, and the schools’ fabulous business manager Suzanne to read to the children, we sat and enjoyed The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers. Suzy asked us questions about the story as she read. Cheers Suzy, come back and read again! 

It has been another busy and exciting half term in Kingfisher Class @FP as we continue our journey through Year 4.

In English, we have been writing our own creative fairytales, focusing on story structure, character description and imaginative vocabulary.

In Maths, we have continued developing our understanding of fractions, showing great perseverance and improving confidence.

In History, we have carried on exploring the fascinating Shang Dynasty, building on our knowledge of ancient China, while in Geography we have been learning all about South America, including its countries, landscapes and key features.

We have also continued working hard on our listening skills and following classroom expectations, and it has been lovely to see the children’s continued maturity. A real highlight of the term was our fantastic trip to Cineworld O2 Greenwich where we watched The Bad Guys 2—the children had an amazing time and represented the school brilliantly. We are so proud of all their efforts and can’t wait to finish the Spring 2 term on a high!

Heron Class @FP – British Science Week! 

Heron Class have had a fantastic time celebrating British Science Week! We have been busy exploring lots of exciting scientific questions and carrying out our own investigations.

Our main enquiry this week was “Can seeds grow without soil?” After setting up our own experiments and observing carefully, we discovered that yes – seeds can grow without soil! We loved watching the changes each day and thinking like real scientists.

On Wednesday, we also enjoyed a carousel of fun science tests. The children experimented with making volcanoes erupt, explored different reactions and even investigated the probability of bread landing butter side down! There were lots of predictions, surprises and plenty of excitement along the way.

We also spent some time exploring different herbs, using our senses to smell and look closely at them. This has inspired us to start something special, and we are very excited to soon be opening Heron’s Herb Garden! 

It has been a brilliant week of curiosity, questioning and discovery in Heron Class! 

Heron Class @FP had an amazing time celebrating World Book Day! The classroom was full of fantastic costumes. We saw superheroes, princesses, wizards and lots of characters from our favourite stories. The children loved showing their outfits and talking about the books their characters come from.

We also had a special visit to the library where the children explored lots of different books and enjoyed choosing stories to look at together.

One of the best parts of the day was a special story from Mrs Anderson. She told us about dual language books and shared a lovely story with us. We learned that some books can be read in two different languages, which helps more people enjoy the same story.

It was a fun day full of stories, imagination and a love of reading. Well done Heron Class for your brilliant costumes and fantastic listening! 🌟📖

In Dove Class @FP, we have been enjoying the story Supertato by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet.

The children have been creating their own actions to help retell the story, drawing detailed story maps, and writing fantastic character descriptions. They have shown great enthusiasm and creativity throughout our work on the book.

Next, the children will be designing and creating their very own character to include in a brand-new class story.

Watch this space as the mischief continues in Dove Class!

 

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This week, Nightingale Class @FP have been starting each day with a sensory massage, helping everyone use kind hands, stay calm, and begin the day focused in the green zone. It’s been so popular that a few children from other classes have joined in too!

Kaiden has been busy honing his construction skills, planning, building, and creating a variety of impressive structures.

Outside, the class has begun clearing weeds in preparation for Science Week, getting our outdoor space ready for exploration.

Finally, Rafael impressed us all with an incredible job application to be the Ship’s Cook on Shackleton’s journey to Antarctica, showcasing his brilliant use of adjectives with the suffix -ous.