Being spy’s
In PE this week we continued to be spy’s, we focused on mirroring, reaction which you can see their enthusiasm in. They worked lovely in pairs and created lovely piece of choreograph.
Just another day in Squirrels!
Badger class 🦡
Badger Class were learning about body parts in Science today through a collaborative communication activity with their peers. The children developed their scientific knowledge by identifying, naming and discussing different parts of the human body, using appropriate scientific vocabulary to share their ideas and explain their thinking. They demonstrated key scientific enquiry skills by listening […]
Wonderful Wingham
Our school trip to Wingham Wildlife Park was a fantastic day of learning, discovery and adventure! We were lucky to see a wide variety of amazing animals and learn about their unique characteristics, the different foods they eat and the habitats they call home.Throughout the day, we explored how animals are specially adapted to survive […]
Catching practise in the cool!
Despite the hot weather, we adapted our PE lesson to ensure everyone could stay active and safe while continuing to develop key skills. This week, the children focused on catching and passing with accuracy, learning how to control the ball and work effectively with a partner. They practised sending and receiving passes with increasing precision […]
After school club
At After School Club, the children enjoyed decorating biscuits with icing and sprinkles, and the activity was a huge success! As well as being lots of fun, it helped to develop a range of important skills. Children practised their fine motor control and hand-eye coordination as they carefully decorated their biscuits, while also building concentration […]
Poems to Perform
This week, Squirrels have been exploring Poems to Perform and developing their creativity, communication and confidence through poetry. Working collaboratively, the children created a shared version of My Colours, taking turns to express their ideas, listen to others and contribute to a group outcome. This supported key targets such as building positive relationships, sharing attention […]
Year 4 Camping Weekend – Highlight Video
Every year, all Year 4 children across The Stour Academy Trust are given the opportunity to attend a residential camping weekend – completely free of charge to families. Made possible thanks to a combined effort from generous donations, school fundraising and the Trust, the residential, held over two weekends in June, is often the first […]
Flying comets! ☄️
This week in Squirrels, part of our Inclusion Base, we have been reading The Comet. At the start of the book, the children had many questions about comets—what they are and what they do. This provided a valuable opportunity to follow their curiosity and develop their understanding of the world. The children explored what comets […]
Hedgehogs Working Hard 🦔
Hedgehog Class enjoyed a wonderful range of activities this week, each supporting key areas of early learning. During Bucket Time, the children developed their attention, listening and turn‑taking skill. Our emotion‑recognition activities helped the children identify and talk about different feelings, supporting their self‑regulation and emotional understanding. The children also explored pattern recognition, building their […]