Year 3 Pelican Class @FP have started learning cricket with our new coach Dan and are loving it! We have learned bowling skills, including holding the ball correctly and releasing the ball at the right time. We use windmill arms and straight arms to avoid a “no ball” and are bouncing the ball on the floor before hitting the wicket. We are working in teams to see how many runs we can score! Next week – batting!

n Kingfisher Class @FP our maths subject is place value. We have been learning how to partition numbers all the way up to 1,000,000! We did this with place value charts and counters first but can now do it without them.

In English we have been writing our own short stories. We focused on using interesting and different openers. We have been attempting to use dialogue to move action in our stories on and we have definitely also improved our publishing skills! Have a look at some of our writing.

In music we have been learning ‘Living on a prayer’ by Bon Jovi. We have been playing the glockenspiels in time with the music. Performing to each other and having a lot of fun!

Eagle Class @FP have made a fantastic start to the academic year with their scary stories! They have worked hard to use ambitious, atmospheric vocabulary and apply new writing skills, including parenthesis, varied sentence structures and show-not-tell techniques. After editing, they have challenged themselves to uplevel and improve their drafts, making their writing even more engaging for the reader.

They have already shown high aspirations and a real determination to improve. We are excited to see where their writing takes them this year!

Pelican Class @FP – Developing Our Reading Comprehension Skills

In Pelican Class, we have been busy developing our Year 3 reading comprehension skills. We have been enjoying reading The Worst Witch and answering questions based on the content we have read.

The children have been working hard to find information in the text, think carefully about what they have read and develop their understanding of the characters and events. It has been lovely to see their confidence growing as they practise these important comprehension skills.

The children have also been inspired by the book The Paper Dolls to create their own unique paper doll characters. Through their drawings and writing, they have explored who they are, what makes them special, and why we should be proud of our differences. We have been celebrating the idea that although we are all individuals, we are each an important part of the whole.

We are also delighted with how well everyone has settled into Year 3 and our new class. We are very happy to be continuing our learning journey with Mr Treen and are looking forward to all the exciting learning ahead!

Parakeet Class @FP – Exploring, Investigating and Inventing

This week in Parakeet Class, we have been busy exploring Geography and Science. In Geography, we have been learning all about rivers and the water cycle, discovering how water moves around our planet and why rivers are so important. We have also been enjoying some home-learning activities to support our learning.

In Science, we have been learning all about teeth and how to look after them. The children have been discovering the different types of teeth we have and why they are important, as well as learning about the best ways to keep our teeth healthy and strong.

As part of our learning about inventions, Kristish designed and made a fantastic moveable toy car. His car was powered by air from a balloon — when the balloon was blown up and the air was released, it made the car move! It was wonderful to see Kristish experimenting with his idea and bringing his invention to life.

We are really enjoying our practical learning and having lots of fun investigating, creating and discovering new things together!

Falcon Class @FP – Spooky Story Writing

This week in Falcon Class, we have been developing our creative writing skills by expanding short story phrases into exciting, descriptive sentences. The children have been adding sensory details to help the reader see, hear, smell and feel what is happening, as well as using fronted adverbials to make their writing more interesting and varied.

We have been experimenting with story openings such as “One sunny day…” and “At dawn…”, and turning simple ideas into spooky, atmospheric scenes. Mr Bond has also been helping us to develop our ideas and choose vocabulary that brings our stories to life.

We have had lots of fun creating mysterious settings and building suspense!

The Nest – Sensory Activities

This afternoon, Nightingale 1 @FP enjoyed exploring the water activity and sensory room at The Nest.

The children had lots of fun with float-or-sink experiments and toy washing, developing their fine motor skills while exploring early science concepts.

In the sensory room,  Nightingale 2 @FP enjoyed a calm and engaging space to explore, regulate and develop their sensory and motor skills.

A wonderful afternoon of play, discovery and learning! 

In Hummingbird Class @FP, Year 2 have made a fantastic start to the new term. The children have started to settle into their new routines and are already showing lots of enthusiasm for their learning. In English, we have started exploring traditional fairy tales, enjoying familiar stories and looking closely at their characters, settings and key features.

A Fantastic Start in Nursery!

We have had a wonderful start to the new school year in Nursery! We have enjoyed welcoming our new starters and welcoming back children who were with us last year. Everyone has settled in brilliantly and is becoming more confident with our Nursery routines.

The children have been busy exploring their new environment, learning about themselves and each other, and making lots of new friends. It has been lovely to see them sharing, playing together and growing in confidence each day.

We are so proud of all our Nursery children and the fantastic start they have made!

Welcome to Duckling Class @FP! 

What a wonderful first week we have had in Reception Duckling Class! 

The children have settled in beautifully and have been busy getting to know their new friends, teachers and classroom. We have been learning all about our daily routines, exploring our new environment and discovering where everything belongs.

It has been lovely to see the children beginning to build friendships, share experiences and grow in confidence as they learn through play. We have been practising important routines such as putting away our belongings, getting ready for learning, tidying up and looking after ourselves and one another.

There have been lots of smiles, laughter, curiosity and some very busy little learners!  We are so proud of how well the children have started their Reception journey and are excited to see what the coming weeks bring.

A huge well done to all our Ducklings for such a fantastic first week!