Oct 24 2025
On Wednesday we embraced our creative selves and spent the day focusing on our observational skills using pen, pencil and wax. We created some vibrant Autumn leaves with wax and ink, using the wax resist technique. We have enjoyed learning about Diwali as a festival of light this week and we made some wonderful rangoli …
Oct 24 2025
This term we have been working hard on our moving toys in DT. We followed an Ancient Greek theme and used lots of new skills including sawing, sanding, using cams and focussing on accuracy and resilience. We also finished our poems based on “The Highwayman”. The children used lots of poetic devices and worked well …
Oct 24 2025
In Maths this week, we have been comparing quantities of objects. The activities this week will focus on developing this innate skill as children are encouraged to look carefully and use the language of comparison to describe sets of objects that they can see. Language is a key focus and adults will model the language …
Oct 24 2025
In Year 3 this week we have been looking at acrostic poems in English. We found the features of poems and how they differ from narratives. Then we wrote our own poems about what autumn reminded us of. In maths, we have been using the column method to add two and three digit numbers. We …
Oct 24 2025
Well done everyone for making it to the end of the half term! We have been busy this week in English researching and preparing for a debate about whether the curse of Tutankhamun’s tomb was real or not. We were so proud of the way the classes conducted themselves when holding the debate; they listened …
Oct 24 2025
For the most part, the children have had a lovely time out on the roads of St Albans as part of Bikeability week. Despite the wind, rain and the odd wobble, the children learnt a lot and enjoyed the experience. Badges and certificates will be awarded after half term. Back in the classroom, we have …
