Class 8

3 months ago
Posted on 29th Jun 2026 by

Wood Lane Nature Reserve – Class 8

Class 8 enjoyed a fantastic day today at Wood Lane Nature Reserve. The visit began with an exciting trailer tour of the quarry, including the landfill and recycling areas, where pupils learned about how waste is managed. They even had the unique opportunity to step inside one of the sorting facilities and see first-hand how recycling is processed.

After the tour, the class had lunch by the lake, taking in the beautiful surroundings. In the afternoon, they explored the woodland, where they took part in a range of hands-on activities. The pupils matched natural items to colour palettes, classified different invertebrates, and were thrilled to spot a rare woodland orchid.

It was a wonderful day of learning and discovery in the great outdoors.

   

4 months ago
Posted on 05th Jun 2026 by

Class 6 and 8 Science news

Classes 6 and 8 have been busy creating a fantastic class book to showcase their science learning. Throughout the project, pupils explored living things in our environment, including the differences between invertebrates and vertebrates. They also investigated how environments change over time and discussed practical ways we can all help to protect and care for the world around us. The finished book highlights their curiosity, creativity, and growing understanding of science in action.

5 months ago
Posted on 15th May 2026 by

Year 4 Multiplication Practice Cards

Dear Parents and Carers,

Year 4 children will be bringing home multiplication cards to help support their times table recall and fluency ahead of the Multiplication Tables Check taking place in June.

The check focuses on quick recall of multiplication facts, so we would really appreciate your support in helping your child practise for a few minutes each day. Regular short practice sessions can make a huge difference to confidence and speed. TTRS has been a huge hit with the children and we would like the children to continue accessing this as much as they can.

When practising, please encourage your child to say the multiplication facts in a quick recall format, for example:

“2, 6, 12”
rather than
“2 times 6 is 12.”

This helps children develop the rapid recall needed for the check.

The cards also include a pictorial representation on the back to support understanding. Children should first try to answer using recall from memory, only using the picture if they need extra support.

Thank you for your continued support in helping your child build confidence and fluency with their times tables.

Kind regards,
Year 4 Team