Big news this week in Kingfisher class @FP as many of our students ran in the London Mini Marathon on Saturday. It was a warm day and the children did exceptionally well to run the entire 1 mile course.

“We had a great day out and lots of us went to Trafalgar Square afterwards to celebrate.”  – Hady

“I really enjoyed the mini marathon especially the cheering from the crowd. I celebrated in Chinatown with my friends and family.” – Frankie

“The best bit was when they handed us the medals.” – Mia

Last week in YR6 Eagle class @FP science, we delved into the fascinating world of inheritance and adaptation. To kick off our exploration, the children engaged in a creative activity involving the beloved Mr. Men and Little Miss characters. By selecting two characters as ‘parents,’ they designed imaginative ‘offspring,’ thoughtfully combining features from both to illustrate inherited traits. This exercise not only sparked creativity but also provided a tangible understanding of how characteristics are passed from one generation to the next. 

Through this engaging activity, they have learned that inherited characteristics—such as eye colour, body shape, and facial features—are passed down from parents to offspring, while other traits, like clothing choices or accessories, are influenced by the environment.  This has helped them understand the difference between inherited and environmental characteristics. The classroom buzzed with excitement as the children debated whether a top hat or a cheerful smile could be inherited. 

Welcome Back! 

Duckling Class Dive Into Jack and the Beanstalk 

We’ve had a magical start to the summer term in Duckling Class @FP, as the children returned full of energy after the Easter break!  This week, Reception have been exploring the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk.

From sequencing the story to acting out key scenes, the children have been captivated by Jack’s brave adventure. They’ve especially loved planting their own magic beans —we can’t wait to see if any giant beanstalks appear in our classroom garden! 

We’ve been using the story to inspire learning across all areas, including:

Writing: Creating “wanted” posters for the giant and writing letters from Jack.

Maths: Counting and measuring beans, stalks, and golden eggs, as well as learning about odd and even numbers through fun and practical activities.

Expressive Arts: Designing castles in the clouds and role-playing the story with props and costumes.

It’s been a brilliant start to the new half-term, and we’re excited to see where our learning takes us next.

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Wishing all our families a wonderful Easter break.

In Kestrel class @FP, the children had the exciting opportunity to explore the captivating art of Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the most iconic American artists known for her bold and expressive depictions of nature, particularly flowers. Through a detailed study of her work, the children gained a deeper understanding of how O’Keeffe used color, form, and perspective to transform everyday flowers into powerful, almost abstract works of art.

Inspired by her large-scale, vivid flower paintings, the students experimented with their own interpretations, focusing on capturing the intricate details of flowers and emphasizing their unique shapes and textures. They worked with oil pastels, a medium that allowed them to blend rich, vibrant colors and create layered, textured effects reminiscent of O’Keeffe’s signature style.

As they worked, the children learned to observe flowers closely, noticing subtle details like the curvature of petals, the delicate interplay of light and shadow, and the smoothness of each blossom’s surface. They embraced the freedom of abstraction, feeling encouraged to explore bold colors and exaggerated proportions, much like O’Keeffe did in her iconic works.

The result was a stunning collection of artwork that not only demonstrated the children’s technical skills but also reflected their growing confidence and creativity. 

Year 5 Falcon class @ FP have been working on art inspired by Georgia O’Keefe and have been experimenting with blending colours using different mediums.