Trip to the library

By Leonnie Carrick28th January 2026

Today we took a short and exciting trip to the school library! For many of our children, it was their first time using the library properly, so we began by talking about the library rules and how to take care of the books. The children listened beautifully and showed fantastic understanding.

Once inside, everyone explored the shelves carefully, choosing books that looked interesting and exciting. It was lovely to see the children sharing stories with each other, turning pages gently, and talking about the pictures they found.

After spending some time reading independently and with friends, we gathered together to enjoy a story as a class. The children were fully engaged and listened brilliantly.

Before leaving, the children did an amazing job tidying the library, returning books to the right places and making sure it looked just as lovely as when we arrived ready for the other children in the school to use.

We really enjoyed the calm atmosphere and will definitely be making regular trips here!

Introducing our new story Peace At Last!

By Leonnie Carrick26th January 2026

Today’s school day began with a mystery. As the children arrived, they were greeted by an unexpected orchestra of noises echoing from every corner of the classroom. It didn’t take long for curious faces to turn into puzzled ones as we set off to investigate.

In the winter garden, we discovered a very sleepy bear snoring loudly. Out in the garden, we could hear a group of tooting owls hooting away. As we moved into the main classroom, the air was filled with the cheerful tweeting of morning birds. Mrs Wilkinson’s room had a persistent drip-drip-drip from a leaky tap, while Miss Carrick’s classroom was ruled by a very annoying tick‑tocking clock. It was so noisy that many of the children covered their ears as they tried to make sense of it all.

To help us understand this strange, noisy morning, we gathered together and introduced our new story Peace at Last. As we read, the children quickly noticed that the sounds around school were just like the ones poor Mr Bear had to endure when he was trying to sleep. Suddenly, the mystery made perfect sense.

After the story, we talked about why sleep is important and shared ideas about how we can help ourselves and others get a peaceful night’s rest.

The children have really loved reading this story!

Watch the video’s below to see our amazing sound walk!

Cosmic Yoga!

By Mrs E WILKINSON25th January 2026

This week in F2, we had an absolute blast doing Cosmic Yoga! The children loved going on silly, magical adventures and pretending to be everything from wiggly worms to twinkling stars.

We stretched, balanced, and took big deep breaths, all while having a giggle and using our imaginations to bring the stories to life. It was a lovely way to get our bodies moving.

The children really enjoyed slowing down and feeling calm. Yoga has definitely become one of our favourite ways to relax and play!

Who knew being calm could be this much fun?

A fabulous first day back!

By Mrs C SILVERWOOD6th January 2026

The children have all loved being back at school today.  We’ve started reading a new book, One Snowy Night, which is all about Percy the Park Keeper.  He looks after all the woodland animals in the park and helps to keep them warm in his hut.

We also talked about Winter and how most of the trees have absolutely no leaves on at all any more.  Some of the children drew some great winter trees.

And of course, we explored the ice in our outdoor area.  It was so cold!  Freddie said it was heavy.  And Roo said it was slippery too!

‘Christmas Eve’ in F1

By Mrs C SILVERWOOD9th December 2025

Today we had the most fun possible!  We pretended it was Christmas Eve!  All the children came to school in their pyjamas and we explored everything you might do on Christmas Eve.

Click on the link below to find out more…

Christmas Eve in F1

Serious Sewing in F1

By Mrs C SILVERWOOD9th December 2025

The children have concentrated so well whilst they have been ‘sewing’ their Christmas cards, ready to take home.  It was the first time a lot of them had used a needle.  They stayed focused on their task so well, we were very impressed.  Jacob & Ewura even managed to re-thread their needle!  Well done!

There was so much language to focus on, when we talked about pulling and pushing, and so many instructions to follow, as well as having to use their developing muscles in their hands and fingers.