This half term, we will be learning how to play cricket! Today, we built upon last terms ball skills and learnt how to bowl, hitting the wicket. Year 1 had a great attempt at overarm bowling, very impressive indeed. Next week, we shall use the actual cricket stumps.

We have all thoroughly enjoying watching Mildred and her journey to hatch her eggs. She ended up with two nestlings, of which we have named Sparkle and Rainbow. By the time we come back to school, the nestlings will have turned into fledgings and may have left the nest. It’s a shame we can’t see… Read more »

Hi, just a quick note to say your child has come home with the following note paper… I am not expecting lots and lots of writing, although it would be lovely to see some of the fun your have had on holiday written for me. I can then read about all your fantastic family time…. Read more »

Good afternoon all. Please find attached some information about a parent/carer course available. The Rainbow course has been developed for parents / carers who have children or young people recently diagnosed with autism, are on the diagnosis journey, and for those who wish to explore more about autism. This course has a fee of £95…. Read more »

Mildred definitely has two nestlings. We are not sure whether the third egg has hatched as yet, and cannot see it properly as obviously do not want to disturb them. The children were really excited to see them and have completed some wonderful work based on the video we captured. Check back tomorrow for another… Read more »

Mildred sat on her eggs all day yesterday, so when I checked on her this morning I was expecting to see her. Instead she wasn’t there! I quietly had a peek in her nest and found another nestling had hatched. It is so cute!!!

Such exciting news awaited the children this morning, an egg had hatched. The children estimated the days until hatch day and we were spot on! We are going to be naming the nestling and any subsequent ones. The class have written their choices down and we will vote. Our nature garden is also a hit!… Read more »

The children really impressed us in class today with their phonics. It seems like they are really eager to learn and taking their learning on board well. If you could do the following with your children from tomorrow: Spot the digraphs in their reading books. Spot sounds around the house, for example food packets in… Read more »

Today, Mildred the Robin momentarily left her nest! The children watched as she flew from the bushes to the chair barricade around her nest, up onto her eggs within the construction triangle. It is so very exciting, she is tolerating our noisy play well too. 9 or 10 days until hatch day hopefully!!! Mrs Whybrow… Read more »