This week, Duckling class embarked on a heartwarming literary adventure with the beloved children's story Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers. The enchanting tale, which follows a little boy who befriends a penguin lost in the city, captivated the imaginations of our young learners.
As the story unfolded, the children were immersed in the themes of friendship, kindness, and helping others. They engaged in thoughtful discussions about the characters' emotions and the importance of showing care and compassion. Many of our little ones expressed how they would feel if they found a lost penguin and how they could help others feel at home—just like the boy in the story.
To bring the story to life, the children participated in a range of creative activities. They worked together to draw their own interpretations of the boy and penguin, creating colorful illustrations inspired by the book’s beautiful artwork. They also enjoyed acting out key scenes, with some of our budding actors playing the roles of the boy and penguin, showcasing their growing confidence in both drama and empathy.
The children also participated in a “Lost and Found” treasure hunt in the classroom, where they worked as teams to find hidden objects and share them with their classmates, reinforcing the idea of teamwork and helping others in need.
It was a truly special experience for our Reception class, filled with laughter, learning, and a deeper understanding of the power of kindness. We look forward to exploring more stories that inspire such thoughtful reflections and connections!
Stay tuned for more updates from Reception, where we continue to grow, learn, and explore the world through stories!
 

Our day started off with a 7.30am breakfast, before a full day of activities. Both groups did a mixture of problem solving, vertical challenge, climbing and archery. We then had dinner which was chicken tikka masala. We finished the night with a PGL tournament!

Here are some more snaps of the children enjoying their activities on school journey.

The children arrived safe and well at their PGL school journey venue in Liddington.

Here are some snaps of them enjoying activities.

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YR6 Eagle class @FP, have been immersed in the powerful graphic novel The Arrival by Shaun Tan. This week, the children delved into a thoughtful exploration of whether the main character should return to his home country or remain in his new one. They examined the challenges and opportunities faced by the character, using persuasive writing techniques to present their arguments.

By analysing persuasive devices like emotional language, logical reasoning, and rhetorical questions, the children crafted compelling letters aimed at guiding the main character towards making the best decision for his future. This activity not only enhanced their understanding of the story’s themes of migration and resilience but also honed their skills in crafting effective arguments, encouraging them to empathise with the character’s dilemma and consider the broader impact of his choices.

🚀✨ Exciting Nursery Adventures!

Our nursery is full of excitement and wonder! This term, we’re diving into the world of vehicles 🌍🚗. First stop? The SKY! 🌤️✈️ From soaring planes to speedy rockets and magical spaceships, we’re exploring how they fly high above us! 🌌💫

With our friends and grown-ups, we’re learning, listening, and letting our imaginations take flight. 🚁💭

Stay tuned for more sky-high adventures! 🚀✨
#NurseryAdventures #LittleExplorers #LearningIsFun #VehiclesInTheSky

In Dove class @FP have been engaged and focused. In history we have been learning about what life was like 400 years ago and how different it would have been. The children were shocked to find out that not all children went to school and that some had to go to work as chimney sweeps! In geography the children have really enjoyed logging what the weather is like each day when they come to school.
In English we have been looking at the story ‘Room on the Broom’. We have been Describing the witch and writing questions to the dragon to find out more about him. In Maths we have been looking at subtraction, making our own number sentences and finding the answer by using various resources.

In Parakeet class @FP, this term we have been creating our own stories. The main character in our stories is ourselves. We had to think about a journey we will go on. Firstly, we wrote about our characters and what they are like. We then story mapped our ideas with key events within our story. Next, we will begin writing the beginning of our stories.

In Art we have been looking at the famous artist Alberto Giacometti who is famous for his sculptures. His most famous being long thin figures. We will be making our own versions of these this term.

We have been learning about surrealism. Surrealism is Art inspired by thoughts and dreams. We looked at some Surrealism Art and then designed our own.

In Maths we are looking at multiplication and division. So far, we have been learning our two’s, three’s and four times tables. Please test us and continue to practice this at home.