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Summer term 2025

Week ending April 25th

Malala and Curie class

Curie and Malala – What a Start!

Curie and Malala have had an amazing first week back after the holiday! Everyone has settled quickly back into routine, full of energy and excitement for the term ahead.

In maths, we’re tackling time to the five minutes, and the class had great fun making their own clocks to help practise. Over in science, our focus is materials, and we’ve already been hands-on by creating boats from recycled plastic bottles – a perfect blend of creativity and sustainability.

If you find your child walking like an Egyptian...that is because we have gone back in time for our history lessons to learn all about ancient Egypt!  We can not wait for some of the crafts that will come out of this unit.

In our writing root, we’ve dived into Leon and the Place Between, a magical tale about a boy’s adventure at the circus. To bring the story to life, students have watched magic tricks, acted out circus scenes, and even enjoyed some delicious circus treats like popcorn and candy floss! Not to mention watching some of the amazing acrobatics of Cirque De Soleil. 

Speaking of diving....Swimming has been another highlight – with several students making incredible progress, confidently moving from needing floatation support to swimming independently.

The farm will start next week and we are super excited to see what they have in store for us there.

All in all, a fabulous start to Summer Term 1!

Swift class

Swift have had a fantastic first week of the new term. In English we have been focusing on our new book 'Curiosity' which is all about exploring Mars. This has led to some insightful and thoughtful conversations around the possibility of life on other planets. They have worked hard in Maths looking at fractions and decimals as well as dividing and multiplying numbers by 10 and 100. They have also enjoyed a walk to the park in the sunshine.

Attenborough class

After the Easter holiday, this week has just flown by.

For the summer term, we have started our new topics in humanities and science; we will be exploring the Middle East in our history lessons and Humans and Animals Over Time in science. We are also looking at two new books this half term – Real-Life Mysteries where the children have already enjoyed discussing whether or not aliens, Big Foot, the Loch Ness Monster or crop circles, to name but a few, are real or fake. We will also be diving into a book about the Mars Rover and its discoveries.

In our PSHE lessons this term, we will be looking at Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing, Growing and Changing and, Keeping Safe. We will be looking at medicines, healthy sleep routines, vaccinations, puberty, personal identity, mental wellbeing and basis first aid skills.

Finally, we have continued with our SATS practice in readiness for the exams which will begin next month and have enjoyed revisiting maths and English topics.

Spring term 2025

Week ending March 28th

Malala and Curie class

Another fantastic week in Malala and Curie! Change can be challenging for children, and our students have certainly had their fair share—but they pushed through like the little troopers they are, working hard to regulate their emotions.

In math, we continued focusing on money and the complex addition involved, including regrouping, borrowing, and multi-digit calculations. In science, we explored human growth and how we change from infancy to adulthood. This led to a lively discussion—especially when some of us teachers were deemed "elderly" by the students!

Although we didn't get to swim this week, we had an amazing time at the park, as you’ll see in the photos. The boys were respectful and excellent listeners.

We've also been diving deep into phonics, working hard to close gaps, and adapting beautifully to new lesson structures. And when life gave us lemons—literally—we made lemonade more than once!

We can't wait to see what next week brings as we approach half-term!

Swift class

Swift have had a busy but successful week and have all adapted to the addition of new pupils very well. We have continued to work on writing motivational leaflets in English. In Maths we have all worked hard to recap some key knowledge and on practicing SATS questions. As well as working hard on our learning we have enjoyed building relationships playing on the 'wii' and constructing with wooden magnets as part of our next activities.

Attenborough class

This week, we were delighted to welcome Evelyn and Kyra into Attenborough Class. The children have been focusing on building and fostering positive relationships with their peers. Thanks to the dry weather, we enjoyed playing football and engaging in games like ‘Tag’ on the field.

Our exploration of Earth's biomes and ecosystems continued, as we embarked on a journey around the globe. Additionally, our new Art class provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to create adorable Easter chicks while sharing more about their common interests, pets, and families.

The children had a wonderful time foraging during our Forest School session, discovering wild garlic and mint growing along hidden pathways. Meanwhile, our raised beds are thriving under their care, as the children diligently water and nurture the new herbs, fruits, and vegetables.

The Star of the Week is Kyra, who settled into Attenborough Class quickly, demonstrated maturity, and made positive choices. We are also awarding an additional certificate to Thomas for his efforts in making positive choices and listening to adults.

Week ending March 21st

Curie and Malala class

In our Malala and Curie classes this week, we embarked on a delicious and creative adventure into the world of pizza making! The children kicked off the week by designing their own pizza boxes, adding their unique flair to each one. They then dove into the exciting task of crafting their own pizza recipes, exploring different ingredients and flavor combinations. As part of the preparation, the students also made 3D models of their pizza designs, bringing their culinary ideas to life in a fun, hands-on way. On the big day, they put all their hard work into action, creating their very own pizzas to enjoy and share. It was a week full of creativity, teamwork, and, of course, delicious food!

In Math, we focused on adding measurements in centimeters and millimeters. The students continued to solidify these skills through practical exercises, ensuring they feel confident in their ability to work with these units of measurement.

In Science, our topic was healthy eating. We explored the food pyramid and discussed the importance of balanced meals, learning about the different food groups and how they contribute to a healthy lifestyle. We also looked at the concept of a healthy plate, helping the students understand the importance of making nutritious choices.

In Writing, we tied our learning to the theme of pizza making by focusing on recipe writing. The students practiced using clear and detailed instructions, while also focusing on the use of the suffix "-ing" to add variety and accuracy to their writing.

In Humanities, we’ve been exploring Africa, with a special focus on Uganda. The students have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the rich cultural differences and traditions that make Uganda unique. They’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the diversity in the world and have shown great curiosity in understanding various aspects of Ugandan life.

Finally, we continue to foster strong social skills by combining the classes for swimming lessons. The students are having a fantastic time, not just improving their swimming techniques, but also working together, supporting each other, and building lasting friendships.

It's been a week filled with exciting learning opportunities, creativity, and collaboration! We look forward to what’s next as we continue to grow and enjoy this journey together.

Attenborough class

This week, we saw the children begin their SATS practice journey in preparation for the Year 6 assessments next term. The children have shown a great resilience and determination when tackling the questions as we revisit Maths topics, reading comprehensions and grammar.

We have dived into our new texts Jabberwocky written by Lewis Carroll, a nonsense poem about the killing of a creature called the Jabberwock and The Last Seaweed Pie by Wendy Shurety, a story about ocean conservation and how communities can work together.

It was our turn in the kitchen this week and so we had a go at making Cornish pasties. This recipe included a lot of peeling, chopping, slicing and mixing and, ended with some old fashioned ‘crimping.’ I hope the end results tasted as good as they smelled when they came out of the ovens.

This week, the Star of the Week goes to Gideon for demonstrating a ‘can-do’ approach when tackling the SATS questions. Additional certificates are awarded to Thomas for completing his first four day week in Attenborough, Lily for building her engagement with independent writing and Freddie for embracing the SATS practice papers with such a positive attitude.

Swift class

Swift have had a busy few weeks of learning. We have continued to think about what our goals and dreams for the future, linking to our English learning. In Maths we have been working on our reasoning and problem skills with great results during our group input. In Science we have all enjoyed looking at magnets with a focus last week on compasses. We have also continued to enjoy developing our gymnastic skills during PE.

Week ending March 14th

Curie and Malala Classes 

This week, Curie and Malala classes have been busy wrapping up our writing unit on Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish. Students have worked hard on using metaphors and similes, as well as expanding their vocabulary by adding -ed and -er to words.

In math, we’ve been making great progress with measurement and are nearly ready to move on to fractions and money. Meanwhile, in science, our exploration of the human body has continued with a focus on exercise. Exercise BINGO has been a huge hit, keeping us active and engaged while learning about the benefits of movement.

Out on the playground, the arrival of new outdoor toys has sparked imaginative and cooperative play. The current class favorite? Digging in the dirt and mulch with tractors—an activity that has brought lots of excitement!

One of the highlights of the week was a fantastic cooking lesson, which was so well received that we have planned another immersive, curriculum-connected session for next week.

As always, children and staff are working on building strong relationships and practicing effective communication skills. We can't wait to see what the next week has in store!

Attenborough Class 

In Geography, this week Attenborough Class have been learning about the Earth’s biomes; discovering where we can find each biome around the globe, their unique climates and the plants and animals which exist there and why.

Electrical circuits are our featured topic this half term and the children look forward to designing and building their own.

In forest school, students worked together to prepare the ground and plant new trees. The children worked hard in the sunshine and were proud of their efforts. Our school field is really beginning to take shape, and we look forward to spending more time in our outdoor learning space.

This week, certificates were awarded to Gideon, Lily and Freddie for engaging in and participating with peers in all aspects of their learning.

Week ending March 7th

Curie and Malala class

This week has been an exciting exploration of bodies and beyond! Our young scientists have been investigating skeletons and internal organs, using creative 2D recreations to showcase their knowledge. Hands-on outdoor activities have added to the fun, with children digging in the dirt, building imaginative "bug hotels," and drawing life-sized chalk human diagrams—all while strengthening their interpersonal skills under the beautiful sunshine.

Inspired by the man in Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish, who dreams of flying away to a star on a rocket, we’ve also been diving into an exciting space project! The children have been building 3D rocket models and experimenting with air-blown rockets, testing different forces to see how high and far they can fly.

Maths remains a work in progress as we tackle cm and mm conversions, and in English, we continue uncovering the book’s hidden message about caring for our planet and sharing it with both people and animals.

These little learners are soaking up knowledge like sponges—what a fantastic week! 

Swift class

This week has been very busy for Swift. We started the week enjoying making pancakes during Forest School with Mr Upston. We then carried on the week with lots of focused learning within the classroom. In Science we have continued to look at magnets and completed an experiment testing the strength of magnets. On Thursday we enjoyed a walk to the park and enjoyed working with the younger children during their PE sessions.

Attenborough class

This week Attenborough Class continued with their exploration of our cautionary tale about Jim. We have been thinking of scenarios and creating caution warnings using if/then sentence structure, for example “If you eat too many sweets, then your teeth will rot.” We also identified rhyming patterns or couplets in the story, for example “The lion made a sudden stop, he let the dainty morsel drop” and created some of our own.

Some of our students enjoyed another session in the local swimming pool, splashing around with students from the other primary classes.

To celebrate Pancake Day, in our food tech lesson we made pancakes. By following a recipe, the boys independently weighed out the ingredients and mixed their batter before frying and attempting to flip their pancakes in the frying pan. Lots of marshmallows and chocolate buttons were the toppings AND fillings of choice, yum!

Week ending February 28th

Curie and Malala class

Curie and Malala Class have returned from their holiday refreshed and ready for an exciting week of learning! They’ve smoothly transitioned back into their routines and are diving into a range of engaging topics. In math, the focus is on measurement, exploring its practical applications in everyday life. In science, they are delving into the human body and its intricate systems, uncovering how everything works together.

In English, students are reading Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish, analysing its hidden meanings and thought-provoking messages. Alongside their academic learning, they are working hard on developing their social skills, understanding the importance of positive interactions and respectful communication.

In RE, they will be exploring Christianity, with a special focus on the meaning of Easter. It’s shaping up to be another fantastic week of discovery, discussion, and growth!

Swift class

Swift have had a brilliant week this week with lots of practical learning mixed in with our classroom based activities. In Maths we have been continuing to focus on 3D shapes and focusing on the properties they have. In English we have been looking at features of leaflets and then created our own leaflets about Simmons Park. We have also had a busy week of enrichment afternoons starting with a trip to Dartmoor followed by cooking and a trip to the park.

Attenborough class

Attenborough Class have quickly settled back into the class routines after the half term break. The new doors took a little time to adjust to but now we have all got used to them and it is as if they have always been here!

We started our new book, Jim, A Cautionary Tale which is a gruesome story about a boy who does not listen to the adults and meets an untimely end! Based on this text, we are looking at how our actions have consequences and why it is always important to listen to adults.

Some of our students, after completing all their learning and demonstrating ready, respectful and safe behaviours, earned a walk to the shops and another trip to the park. Although, this time they were collected by our minibus and so they got out of walking all the way back to school!

The class have all worked well together; building skyscraping models, playing board games, trading Pokémon cards and badminton where there is a competition to see who can complete the most ‘keepy uppies!’

This week, the Star of the Week is awarded to Lily for building on her independent learning during lesson times and building relationships around the school. Well done Lily!

Congratulations, this week, also go to Freddie, Harvey, Gideon and Noah for demonstrating positive behaviours, making good choices and impressive collaborative model building!

Week ending February 14th 

Curie and Malala class

Curie and Malala classes have been working incredibly hard this half term, not only refining their social skills and strengthening relationships but also making fantastic academic progress. They’ve been mastering their multiplication tables and are now diving into measurement concepts with enthusiasm. Creativity has been in full swing as students crafted impressive three-dimensional models of an octopus and a jellyfish, alongside detailed diorama habitats representing the desert, ocean, Arctic, and woodlands.

In RE, they explored what it means to be a Muslim, even learning to write their names in Arabic—a truly enriching experience! The progress each student has made is remarkable, and we couldn’t be prouder. We hope they enjoy a well-earned break and can’t wait to see them after the holiday!

Attenborough class

This week Attenborough Class completed their work on The Iron Man. Overall, everyone rated the story 10/10 so I think it has been a hint. To finish our English lessons around this book, we enjoyed watching the film, The Iron Giant and now, everyone wants create the sequel! We want to know what The Iron Man did next!

It was our turn in the kitchen this week and so we made apple crumble flapjacks. The ingredients were so delicious that some of the apple mix didn’t manage to make it into the baking trays!

As a reward some of the year six students enjoyed a walk into town and a visit to the park. They were lucky with the weather and really enjoyed being off site for the morning. Once the weather improves, we hope to be able to go for more walks around Okehampton.

This week, the Star of the Week goes to Freddie for always wanting to complete extra learning in his lessons and helping others in the classroom. Well done Freddie!

Congratulations, this week, also go to Lily, Harvey, Gideon and Thomas for their contributions to learning and demonstrating positive behaviours in and outside of the classroom.

Thank you and well done to everyone for making Attenborough Class feel so special, we wish you all a very well deserved week off!

Swift and Attenborough 

Some of the children took part in a walk off site into Okehampton. We want the children to be able to go out into the community and be able to continue to be ready, respectful and safe. We talk about our road sense and traffic awareness, visit shops, talk to members of the public (usually because they have dogs we would like to pet) and our favourite part....going to the park!! This is a really important opportunity for children to be given the chance to show they can manage off site experiences and prepare them for life as they get older. We plan to do lots more of this as the weather improves. Well done everyone.

Week ending February 7th 

Curie and Malala class

What an incredible week it has been in these classes! The boys have been diving deep into the wonders of London—exploring its famous landmarks, uncovering the history behind the Great Fire, and discovering the stories that make the city so memorable.

In maths, they've been mastering their multiplication skills, focusing on the 10 times table with enthusiasm and determination. Meanwhile, in English, the class has been captivated by Leo and the Octopus, a heartwarming story about a boy with sensory needs who forms an unexpected friendship with an octopus—helping him take steps toward connecting with a human friend. This has sparked wonderful discussions about understanding, empathy, and friendship.

These amazing students have also been working hard on closing gaps in their phonics, building confidence and independence in their learning. It’s been fantastic to see their progress and excitement grow each day. Well done, Curie and Malala Class!

Swift class

Attenborough class

This week Attenborough Class have enjoyed using the multi link cubes to support their learning in Maths where we have been looking at squared and cubed numbers. The students have also been using the cubes to make lovely models and also to see how many cubes they would need to reach across the classroom.

We visited Kit Camp on Thursday where some of the boys got creative and built giant structures and models.

We have come to the end of reading The Iron Man. This was a great read and the students enjoyed describing the contest at the end with the space-bat-angel-dragon. We also created a special menu for The Iron Man which included delicious meals such as Spaghetti Bolts’n’Nails with a drizzle of engine oil and a stack of pancakes made from Strawberry flavour tractor wheels, yum!

This week, the Star of the Week goes to Thomas for settling into Attenborough Class so quickly, we look forward to seeing you more often after the half term. Congratulations to Harvey, Freddie and Gideon for building positive relationships in the classroom. The Pokémon club is a huge success!

Week ending January 17th

Swift have had a brilliant first full week of the Spring Term! We have continued reading our Selfish Giant story and discussed the emotions and themes in the story. In Maths we have been focusing on fractions and used paper to demonstrate 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16s as well as finding equivalent fractions. In Science we enjoyed our first week of Electricity- focusing on static electricity and charging balloons to see if we could get them to stick to walls, paper and our hair.

Week ending January 24th 

In Malala we are practising our multiplying and dividing skills, with the focus on 5, 10 and 3. In English we have been reading The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett. The children have ended the week by designing their own eggs and describing the creatures that hatched. Malala have continued to enjoy our swimming sessions and are learning new skills every week.

Attenborough Class have been enjoying reading our new book The Iron Man. We have been learning how to create a piece of writing to include noun phrases and similes.

Last week, some of the children enjoyed using the food tech kitchen to make pizzas from scratch. They all looked and smelled delicious. I hope they tasted as good as they looked!

The children are always enjoying their swimming sessions again and this half term, the children are also sharing the session with the younger class which is helping towards building relationships within the primary.

We are exploring how forces can push and pull objects. The children enjoyed using magnets to discover which surfaces around the classroom are magnetic.

This week, Harvey has enjoyed being Star of the Week and sitting on the special chair. Next week, the chair will go to Freddie who has worked hard both in and out of the classroom. Finally, we have welcomed Thomas to Attenborough Class.

Curie class photos

Week ending January 31st

Malala and Curie class

Attenborough class

This week Attenborough Class have been learning about what life in England must have been like after the Battle of Hastings. William I’s reign meant the beginning of the age of the Normans and the introduction of the Domesday Book. A survey of everyone living in England and most of Wales. This information was used to work out how much money William I could collect from each shire in taxes!

In our PSHE lesson, we have been looking at how we all belong to the wider community and it is responsibility of humans to protect the global environment. We have learned that if we all make simple everyday changes, we can help to reduce ocean plastic pollution.

Some of the children spent an afternoon in the kitchen to make this weeks’ recipe “Pasta Bolognaise” which involved a lot of peeling, chopping, frying, simmering and boiling! The end results looked very tasty, I hope it did taste as good as it looked.

The children have been building relationships both in the classroom and the swimming pool. They have enjoyed playing against each other in card games, Dobble and Super Skills.

This week, the Star of the Week goes to Gideon for always showing a ready to learn attitude in the classroom. Harvey and Freddie have also earned certificates this week for their excellent engagement with the cooking activity. Well everyone.

Swift class

This week we have been continuing to look at parts of a electrical circuit and how to draw an accurate scientific diagram. In English we finished of our topic on the Selfish giant by writing our own version of the story. During our Maths lessons we have been using counters to demonstrate our understanding of half and quarters of amounts as well as various other fractions of amounts.

Autumn term 2024