In Reception Robins, we started learning about our new topic ‘Autumn festivals’. The children learnt about Bonfire night and the story behind Guy Fawkes. The children thoroughly enjoyed making their own fireworks using a range of resources such as paint, leaves, sticks and 2D shapes. Alongside this, we have been…
As part of our topic on Birthday’s the children in Lower Kindergarten were invited to Mr Ted’s birthday party, they had lots of party food and played pass the parcel. The children did very well passing the parcel around the circle and stopping when the music stops. Each child got…
Lower Kindergarten made some delicious cupcakes. They followed Mrs Sherrin’s instructions, mixing all the ingredients together and spooning the mixture into a cake case. Once cooked, came the fun part, the decorating! The children chose how to decorate their fairy cake by adding icing and sprinkles.
Jude represented Oaklands yet again in the recent ISA National Sailing Regatta at Draycote Water. Jude was awarded “Most Impressive Capsize” as he managed to turtle the boat before race 1 but still endured the cold, being wet, for all 4 races – as well as staying upright when it…
Year 1 investigated what life would be like if we were missing our sense of sight. The class took it in turns to be blind-folded and have to be guided to an object by another pupil. We discussed why losing one of our senses can make life harder, particularly if…
This month, our Year 3 to 6 children in the afterschool STEM Club engaged in an exciting tower-building challenge! Working in mixed small teams, they competed to construct the tallest and sturdiest towers using only spaghetti and marshmallows, all within a 10-minute time limit. Each team approached the task with…
Year 2 enjoyed a wonderful trip to St Paul’s Cathedral in London for their Humanities topic ‘The Great Fire of London’. They were able to see models of the previous versions of the Cathedral before they were burnt down and some statues that were destroyed in the Fire. Y2 also…
Owls were challenged to make a house of sticks for the 3 Little Pigs to live in. A selection of resources such as paper, card, craft sticks and skewers, glue and sellotape were available and children were also able to ask for other things that they felt they needed. The…
During circle time, we discussed what makes a good friend and how we can be a good friend to others. The children also listened to a few songs about friendships and watch a short Sesame Street video on how to be a good friend. The children then had the opportunity…
Over this half term, football club have been practicing their skills of passing, dribbling, shooting and tackling. It has all come together in their match scenarios at the end of most sessions. The children are enjoying learning these skills and looking forward to learning a lot more as the weeks…
