Pete McKee – A Sheffield Icon
This week, pupils took some time out to explore the work of one of Sheffield’s most well-known artists, Pete McKee. They were lucky to take part in a drawing workshop led by Tom Blackwell, one of our school governors, where they practised pen and pencil sketching techniques. Using these new skills, the children studied Pete […]
Y1/2 Reading Activities
Recently, Year 1/2 have been reading The Tunnel and using their prediction skills to guess what might be on the other side. They created drawings of their ideas and wrote descriptions using some fantastic expanded noun phrases. These predictions and descriptions will all feed into the stories they are writing this week. Well done, Year […]
Making Tunnels in The Cove
In The Cove, pupils are currently studying the novel The Tunnel. As part of their learning, the children worked together to create their own tunnel. They had great fun collaborating on the activity and found the experience both exciting and a little spooky, bringing the story to life in an engaging way! #WeAreAlwaysLearning
Y3 PE Session with Trust Outdoor Team
This week, Year 3 took part in a specialist PE session led by the Trust Outdoor Team. The children really enjoyed being active, and showed enthusiasm throughout the lesson, while also developing their teamwork and communication skills. They worked together to solve a range of challenges, showing great cooperation and problem-solving skills. It was fantastic […]
Science Careers Assembly
This week, we were delighted to welcome Dr. Bhadra Kumar to our Careers assembly, linking science to real-world careers. Bhadra is a neuroscientist conducting research into conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. She spoke to the pupils about her role, the work she does, and the qualities needed to succeed in her career. The students were […]
Art in Y1
Recently, Y1 completed their Louis Masai Michel art project. The project began before Christmas, when pupils explored Michel’s artwork focusing on endangered animals. The children studied his patterns and recreated some of their favourite designs. Next, they chose an animal to draw and practised until they were happy with their sketch. Once complete, they filled […]
The Three Little Pigs in EYFS
Recently, our classroom has been full of “little pigs” as we’ve dived into our latest theme! The children have been exploring different versions of The Three Little Pigs, comparing the traditional story with some newer, sillier twists. From singing catchy songs – both modern tunes and golden oldies – to building their own houses, the […]
KS1 Phonics
Mrs Bell delivers daily phonics intervention groups at 8.30am for our KS1 children, who arrive early to take part. The children really enjoy this special time together and fully deserve recognition for the effort they put in every day. They have been working incredibly hard and are making fantastic progress. Each Friday, Mrs Bell also […]
The Tunnel by Anthony Browne in Y1
We’ve launched our new novel study text, The Tunnel by Anthony Browne, and Year 1 were absolutely thrilled! The children enjoyed reading the opening pages together, stopping at the moment the girl enters the tunnel. To bring the story to life, we then created our own tunnel in the classroom and everyone had the chance […]
Gingerbread Biscuits in Y4
This week, Year 4 have been getting into the festive spirit by making gingerbread biscuits! The children enjoyed rolling out the dough, cutting out festive shapes, and decorating their biscuits with icing and sprinkles. Along the way, they learned important skills such as measuring ingredients accurately, following instructions carefully, and working together. It was a […]
