Year 2 Hummingbird class @FP – Inspired by Andy Goldsworthy!

This term, Year 2 have been learning all about the incredible artist Andy Goldsworthy. We discovered how he creates stunning artwork using natural materials such as leaves, stones, sticks, and flowers. His unique style often features beautiful patterns, especially circles and spirals, carefully arranged in outdoor settings.

After exploring his work and discussing what makes his art so special, we gathered our own natural materials from around the school grounds. Working in small teams, we planned and created our own Goldsworthy-inspired artwork, focusing on the shapes, patterns, and textures found in nature.

It was a wonderful opportunity to be creative outdoors, work collaboratively, and connect with nature—just like Andy Goldsworthy does! We’re really proud of our creations and hope you enjoy looking at them as much as we enjoyed making them.

Take a look at our amazing work!

 

Reception Duckling Class @FP Celebrate 'Our Beautiful Colours' and 'Black History Month'

 

This week, Duckling Class read the wonderful book “The Colours of Us” by Karen Katz. The story inspired us to think about how each of us has our own special, beautiful skin colours,  like honey, cinnamon, caramel, or chocolate and how these colours make our world so bright and unique!

 

As part of our Black History Month celebrations, we talked about the importance of recognising and celebrating who we are, where we come from, and the beauty in our diversity. The children created their own self-portraits, mixing paints to match their individual skin tones. 

 

We had lovely conversations about how our skin colours are all special and how together, we make a classroom full of warmth, love, and pride.

 

We’re so proud of our Ducklings for celebrating themselves and each other, and for learning that every colour is beautiful. It was joyful way to honour Black History Month and the wonderful diversity in our world!

 

Year 1 Heron class @FP: This term in music we became sound explorers! The Herons have been learning all about timbre – that’s the fancy word for the different sounds instruments make.

We met some instruments and learned their names, then listened very carefully to what made each one special. Was it a jingly sound? A boomy beat? Or maybe a smooth and gentle tune?

Then came the challenge… we tested our super listening ears!  Children had to guess which instrument was playing without peeking. There were lots of excited faces, some very speedy guesses, and plenty of giggles when the sounds surprised us.

The Herons are turning into real musical detectives – ready to solve the mystery of any instrument sound that comes their way!