Over the past week, KS2 have enjoyed Science Week 2026 with two exciting hands-on investigations led by Mr Lloyd, marking the beginning of our new CREST Award challenge. Over the next few weeks, children will have the opportunity to complete a series of science-based activities at home, working towards achieving their very own CREST Award, a nationally recognised science achievement.

Engineering Challenge: Paper Bridges

Children took on the task of designing and building bridges using no more than five sheets of paper. Their goal? To create a structure strong enough to hold itself up and support weights over a 20cm span.

The creativity, problem-solving, and engineering thinking on display were truly remarkable. Pupils experimented with folding, rolling, layering, and reinforcing their paper to create bridges that were not only strong, but cleverly designed. Watching the children test their bridges and refine their ideas was a brilliant celebration of practical science in action. Some children even managed to support over a KG of weight on their bridges!

Becoming Forensic Scientists

You may already have spotted evidence of our second activity coming home… literally! Each child created a full set of their own fingerprints using proper forensic-style techniques. We then used this class database to solve a mystery and uncover ‘whodunnit’.

A special mention goes to Penguins Class, who successfully identified a single fingerprint from the entire class set - a very impressive demonstration of observation, pattern recognition, and teamwork!

CREST Award Packs Coming Home

Please keep an eye out this week for your child’s Science Activity Pack, which includes:

• A set of fun, hands-on science challenges
• A “science passport” to record completed activities
• Stickers and guidance for families
• Information about the CREST Award they can earn after completing 6–8 activities in their passport.

We can’t wait to see the wonderful science investigations children continue to explore over Easter and beyond. Thank you for supporting their curiosity and creativity at home!

 

Today, our school celebrated World Book Day with a warm and cosy twist: a whole‑school focus on the joy and importance of bedtime stories.

This morning, our Penguins Class delighted the whole school community with a vibrant and uplifting music assembly showcasing all they have learned throughout the year in their music lessons.

The children performed a wonderful selection of songs and flute pieces from their class music sessions, demonstrating not only their growing musical skills but also their confidence and teamwork. Their hard work and enthusiasm were clear in every performance.

We were also treated to impressive solo and small‑group items from pupils who take additional music tuition. These included guitar, flute, clarinet and a lovely piano/keyboard performance, each one showing dedication, perseverance and real musical talent.

Parents, children and staff all thoroughly enjoyed the assembly, and the hall was filled with smiles throughout. A highlight of the morning was when everyone joined in with a lively rendition of “Golden” by K‑pop Demon Hunters, which created a fantastic atmosphere and left the younger children in school buzzing to be part of it all.

A huge well done to all our performers and a big thank you to our music teachers for their support and inspiration. What a wonderful way to start the day!

This week, Robins Class have been soaring with excitement as we took part in the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch, a nationwide project that invites pupils across the UK to observe and record the birds visiting their school grounds.

This past week, our younger learners have been absolutely thrilled by the snowy weather!

Look out for the buildings of the future!