writing in ks2

What a busy half term we’ve had! For their fiction topic, Year 3 were learning how to write suspenseful narratives, using skills like empty words and speech to show the characters’ feelings. David certain had a rollercoaster of emotions in this story! Year 4 have had a ball writing their persuasion pieces, from formal estate […]

Summer RE so far….

Everyone has had a great term of learning in RE so far with a wide range of faiths and practices being explored. Reception have been learning about Islam, in particular the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid al -Fitr celebrations which mark the end of Ramadan. The children were lucky enough to have a […]

Geography Across tHe School

As the weather improves, across the school we are taking an opportunity to get outside and explore in our geography units. Every year group is getting to grips with mapping and fieldwork! From exploring storybook maps in year 1, to using OS maps in Year 3, to using 4 and 6 figure grid references & […]

Art round up

After a very busy art half term we’ve now got some incredible final projects! Year 3 Inspired by sculptor Louise Bourgeois, year 3 have created their very own wire and fabric insect sculptures! We used a technique called binding to attach our fabric together and connect the wings. Can you workout which is the dragonfly, […]

Exploring Easter at St. Margaret’s.

Over the last few weeks everyone has been exploring the meaning of Easter for Christians. The children have built upon their existing knowledge, made new connections, learned lots of new vocabulary and gained a deeper understanding of the Easter story. Reception have been learning about springtime and how Easter is a time to think about […]

History Across the School

This half term has been all about HISTORY! Every class has been thinking hard about things that happened in the past and becoming proper historians; considering significance, evidence and impact. Year 1 Having studied the life of the incredible Mary Anning and the importance she had in the world of fossils, year 1 have moved […]

Carroty Wood Day 3

Archery and abseiling, dodgeball and lunch in the sports hall … now homeward bound!

Carroty Wood Day 2.2

High ropes this afternoon – Postman’s walk, Jabob’s ladder and the Leap of faith! Lot’s of high-adrenaline achievements! Fun in the swimming pool, movie night, chicken pie, potatoes and peas, sunshine this afternoon ☀️ See you all tomorrow!

Carroty Wood Day 2.1

Fully rested after a full night’s sleep (🤔), we’ve had abseiling, den building, football and just finished lunch. Everyone having a great time and having a go at new things, even when they seem a bit scary!

Carroty Wood Day 1

Arrival, lunch, running wild and free in the woods (clear boundary fences 😁), making beds (😂😂😂), pedal karting, archery, low ropes trail, chicken, potatoes and peas, chocolate cake and cream, indoor fun and games, hot chocolate, bedtime story, bedtime 💤