During English in Term 3, we have been reading the story Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett.  This book is all about a meerkat called Sunny who decides to set off on his travels as he needs some time away from his large family.  We learnt a lot about meerkats like: what they look like, where they come from, what they eat and what their predators are.  We wrote some lovely non-chronological reports about meerkats and produced some beautiful meerkat pictures.  We hope you like them.

This term we have been looking at 3d shapes and their properties.  We used our 2D shape knowledge to help us.  We looked at the faces of the 3D shapes and used playdough to name them.  It was a lot of fun.

Rabbits had a fabulous time during their very first Tree Huggers session!

We explored the Tree Hugger area and discovered lots of bugs and insects.  We dug holes and build dens.  It was a very special time and we loved getting close to nature.

Today, Year One had a thrilling visit from our local firefighters! We shared with them what we had learned about the Great Fire of London, and they told us all about what firefighting is like today. We got to explore the fire truck and even had the exciting chance to sit inside! The highlight of the visit was spraying the firefighter’s hose—it was so much fun! Miss Osborne and Miss Arthurs also showed off their strength by carrying the heavy oxygen tanks on their backs. What an unforgettable experience!

Badger Class had a wonderful start to their first Tree Huggers session of 2025! We began the afternoon with a story, sitting on our new log circle made from pieces of our old willow tree, which fascinated the children.

After the story, we went on an exciting nature hunt to see what we could find. The children had a great time digging and exploring, discovering bugs, worms, potatoes, onions, and so much more. A special highlight was when two children spotted a robin, adding an extra touch of magic to the day.

It was a fantastic afternoon, and we’re already looking forward to our next session outdoors!

Today, we had an incredibly exciting English lesson! We headed outside for an active learning session but stumbled upon something unexpected buried in the ground. In small groups, the children investigated and made an amazing discovery—a bottle of wine, a parcel of cheese, and a diary entry!

The children quickly noticed the bottle of wine had a date on it: 1666. They wondered if it might have been buried by Samuel Pepys himself! The cheese was equally intriguing, with a small nibble taken out of it. The children predicted it might have been the work of Boxton the rat!

When we went back inside, Miss Arthurs read the diary entry aloud to us. It turned out to be written by none other than Vlad the Flea, who shared his account of the Great Fire of London! The children were captivated by Vlad’s vivid descriptions of the fire, imagining the sights and sounds of that historic event.

Eric Carle Art

We’ve had a fantastic start to our first three days back at school, diving into the world of art inspired by the author and illustrator, Eric Carle. We began by learning about Eric Carle’s life and the unique style of his artwork.

On Monday afternoon, we explored colour mixing, experimenting with different shades and capturing our results in sketchbooks. On Tuesday, we used old magazines and cards to create Eric Carle-inspired collages. Our creations included lions, butterflies, roosters, and peacocks—just to name a few!

Later, we used magazines to craft a "Hungry Caterpillar," tearing and cutting green materials while considering the various shades of green. The excitement didn’t stop there as later that afternoon, we made our own paper, just like Eric Carle!

However, we encountered a small challenge: we didn’t have green paint! Thankfully, one clever child pointed out that mixing yellow and blue would do the trick! The children enthusiastically experimented with different amounts of yellow and blue powder paint to produce a variety of green shades.

On Wednesday, we used the paintings we created the day before to make our own versions of the Very Hungry Caterpillar. First, we drew oval shapes on the back of our painted sheets, then carefully cut them out. We arranged the ovals in our books, experimenting with overlapping them to make the caterpillar look connected, before sticking them down. Next, we used our red painted paper to draw and cut out a circle for the caterpillar's face. Finally, we added yellow eyes and purple antennae to complete the design. We’re so proud of the wonderful artwork the children have created and the resilience they have showed!