by Rosie Shanks | May 6, 2026 | Art, Curious, Expressive Art and Design, Geography, Outdoor Learning, Science, Shireen Class 2025/26, STEM
Spring has arrived in Reception, and the children have been busy exploring all the wonderful changes this season brings. We’ve been noticing new colours, new growth, and lots of signs that the world around us is waking up again. The children enjoyed a lovely walk to...
by Abbe Uter | Apr 17, 2026 | Art, Carle Class, Carle Class, Carle Class 25/26, Expressive Art and Design, Hamilton 2025/26, Nursery, Nursery, Shireen Class 2025/26
This afternoon, the children enjoyed a wonderful craft session with the Fan Makers, where they explored their creativity and imagination. They had the option to create beautifully painted paper fans, as well as proudly designed crowns and mayoral chains and every...
by Rosie Shanks | Mar 26, 2026 | Expressive Art and Design, Religious Education, Shireen Class 2025/26, Understanding the World
Reception have had a wonderful, busy week full of celebrations! We loved learning about Eid-al-fitr. The children explored beautiful mosque designs using stencils and paint, taking such care with their patterns. We had our own little Eid party, sharing music, food,...
by a.hussain | Mar 11, 2026 | Geography, Hamilton 2025/26, Science, Shireen Class 2025/26, STEM
Science Week is in full swing, and Reception have been busy stepping into the shoes of real scientists. Both Shireen and Hamilton Class had the chance to explore the different environments found around our world; mountains, beaches, and this week’s favourite…...
by Rosie Shanks | Feb 27, 2026 | P4C, Shireen Class 2025/26
Shireen class have been working hard to develop their thinking and communication skills in our Philosophy for Children (P4C) lessons. P4C is a way of learning, helping children to think deeply, share ideas and listen to one another. It encourages children to become...
by Rosie Shanks | Feb 5, 2026 | Shireen Class 2025/26
On Tuesday, the reception children had an exciting visit to our local fire station as part of our ‘People Who Help Us’ topic. The children got to climb inside a real fire engine and see all the equipment up close. The firefighters showed us their...
