Year 6 Prom take 3

Year 6 Prom Take 2

Year 6 Prom take 1

Elm Class at Testwood Lakes

Year 2 went to Testwood Lakes for their trip. We focused on our map reading skills by helping Speckle the Spider find his belongings that he'd lost in the woods and around the site. We then needed to find as many of Speckle's friends as we could by sweeping the long grass and log turning in the woods. It was a very fun day, evenif it was a bit hot!

Year R at Hillier- Oak class

We had a lovey time at Hillier today! The sun shone, the butterflies fluttered and the bees buzzed. We got to participate in all sorts of wonderful activities that allowed us to really experience all that nature has to offer on a fine summer day. We skimmed the long grass using nets to try and catch crickets, grasshoppers, butterflies and beetles. We went pond dipping and caught a whole array of little critters, such as newts, pond skaters and freshwater prawns. We used colour palettes, just like artists, to colour match using the beautiful flowers at Hiller, snap! We also went on a scavenger hunt through a meadow looking out for items that don’t belong in nature, we had to look closely as some were camouflaged! Thank-you to Hiller and to all of the parents who helped make this wonderful day possible!

Year R at Hillier- Beech Class

We had a lovey time at Hillier today! The sun shone, the butterflies fluttered and the bees buzzed. We got to participate in all sorts of wonderful activities that allowed us to really experience all that nature has to offer on a fine summer day. We skimmed the long grass using nets to try and catch crickets, grasshoppers, butterflies and beetles. We went pond dipping and caught a whole array of little critters, such as newts, pond skaters and freshwater prawns. We used colour palettes, just like artists, to colour match using the beautiful flowers at Hiller, snap! We also went on a scavenger hunt through a meadow looking out for items that don’t belong in nature, we had to look closely as some were camouflaged! Thank-you to Hiller and to all of the parents who helped make this wonderful day possible!

Using Electricity

 In Year 4, we have been learning about using electricity. We have explored making our own circuits, and designing our own torches. 

YR Zoolab Visit

The children in Year R were very lucky to have Anna from Zoolab come to visit. They were introduced to Gary the Giant African Snail, a Giant Cockroach, Buttercup the tarantula, Cheese the millipede and Dolly the snake. Anna taught the children about each of the minibeasts and introduced each of them, including a reptile! She then allowed the children to handle each of the creatures if they wanted or encouraged a wave if they weren't feeling quite brave enough. A big Thank you to Anna for such an exciting and interesting visit.

Year 2 Sewing

Year 2 have been learning to sew. We have learned how to stitch a running stitch and have made a pouch from felt with a garden theme.

Year R Jungle week 3

This was our last week learning about the jungle. We’ve really enjoyed reading the book, “Day Monkey, Night Monkey” and have followed up by sorting nocturnal and diurnal animals, exploring shadows and writing sentences about what we do in the day/night time. We have also used natural materials that we found outside to create some ‘jungle pictures’ of our favourite creatures! Next week we will be learning about sea creatures and how to keep our environment clean.

What We will Build-Year 3

 Year 3 have created a unique piece of mixed media art inspired the story, 'What we will Build' by Oliver Jeffers. Take a look:-

Elm Class Explore Capacity

Elm Class had great fun getting wet and exploring volume and capacity. We predicted and measured different amounts of water using different sized pots and measuring tubes.

Year 2 Geography - Hot and Cold

Our Geography theme this half term is hot and cold. We have focussed on the North and South Poles and the Equator. We have looked at what the equator is and how it divides Earth into hemispheres, the differences in climate and weather at these points and we have enjoyed exploring atlases and aerial photos.

Year R Jungle topic week 2

This week we have been making some African savanna artwork using pastels and stencils. We have also been busy learning and writing facts about giraffes after being inspired by the book, ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’. We have really enjoyed playing parachute games together to build teamwork and communication. As always, we’ve loved getting a bit messy outside and have been using bubbles and slime today!

Y4 Circus Skills

Today children worked on their growth mindset, their balance, their co-ordination and their gymnastics skills as they practiced for the circus. They had a go at tightrope walking, juggling, acrobatics and other circus challenges.