Class Updates

In maths, pupils have been developing their understanding of number. Venford have also been learning about fractions. In literacy, Reception pupils have looked at traditional tales and poetry. Toys has been the topic this term, so pupils have had a ‘Toy Shop’ to play with in the outdoor area and each member of the class… Read more »

Fernworthy’s topic has been ‘Sound and Light’ this half term.  Pupils have created their own paintings making use of shadow and light and held a shadow puppet show, based on the story of Rama and Sita. There was also some practical science lessons involving sun dials and shadow sticks. Pupils also created their own instruments… Read more »

Burrator class have been busy creating coasters in a mosaic workshop at the Abbey Education Centre. Science lessons have focussed on investigative skills this term looking at a range of things including buoyancy.

In connection with their second world war topic, in English lessons pupils have looked at Michael Morpurgo’s book ‘Where My Wellies Take Me’. As part of this work the children went on their own local walk and wrote about their experiences. Pupils have also spent a lot of time discussing topics in RE, particularly in the build up… Read more »