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Reception spent the afternoon reflecting on how Jesus may have felt during his 40 days in the desert and created sand pictures of him walking there. The children thought about the good choices they make and how they can make even better ones. After reading the Parable of the Talents, we discussed using the gifts God has given us. They then drew their good choices inside purple hearts for Lent.
We had an exciting Mars Day, discovering amazing facts about the Red Planet including that it has a dormant volcano!
We tuned into the Mars Day live feed to hear from astronauts, astronomers and space engineers. The children created timelines of Mars missions since the 1960s, designed their own rovers, and finished the day by making fact sheets packed with information.
A fantastic day of space exploration and super learning! 🌌
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Today, Year 3 explored the story of Jesus healing the paralysed man in their RE lesson. We carefully read the scripture and discussed the meaning behind each part of the story. To deepen our understanding, the children created freeze frames to represent key scenes.As each group shared their freeze frame, individual pupils were tapped on the shoulder and spoke in role as their character, helping to bring the story to life.
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In RHE, we explored mutual respect, linking it to British Values, including respect and tolerance for different faiths and beliefs. The children discussed how to show respect in and out of school, then created acrostic poems to share their ideas. They demonstrated a strong understanding of how these values help us live and work well together.
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Year 5 took their maths outdoors, exploring area by measuring in square metres using metre sticks and cones. They estimated and measured different spaces, then experimented with arranging 3 square metres in various ways.
The next day, they learned how to calculate the area of rectangles using multiplication and will continue exploring more shapes made from rectangles.
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Year one have been inspired by I Am Nefertiti. Their poems highlighted their individuality, celebrated their differences, and showcased the qualities that make them strong and unique. This activity tied beautifully into Mental Health Week, reinforcing the importance of embracing and celebrating who we are.
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We came together in the hall to share our rap songs and poems as part of National Storytelling Week. This also tied in beautifully with Children’s Mental Health Week and our Catholic Social Teaching focus on Family and Community.
The performances celebrated positivity, kindness, friendship, unity, and even superpowers – all inspired by the books, stories, and poems we’ve enjoyed in school.
What a wonderful way to kick off the National Year of Reading 2026, a campaign encouraging everyone to (re)discover the joy of reading.
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Year 6 had a fabulous trip to Oxford Fire Station this morning for Junior Citizens. Each child had the opportunity to make a 999 call in different scenarios, ranging from a house-fire, railway accident, road-traffic accident, river accident and stranger danger.
The sessions were led by the police and fire-service and provided valuable life-skills for pupils on how to recognise harm and keep themselves safe.
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In RHE, Year 3 explored mutual respect, connecting it to British Values, especially respect and tolerance for people of different faiths and beliefs. The children discussed how they can show respect both in school and in the wider community.
They then got creative by writing thoughtful acrostic poems to share their ideas. Their work showed a fantastic understanding of how these values help us live and work together harmoniously.
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Today, Year 5 concluded their work on Baptism by linking their learning to the virtues of Curious and Active. The children explored images of the Baptism of Jesus, discussing what they noticed, similarities between the images, and questions they were curious about. They also reflected on how they can be active in declaring their faith.
The children then created their own images of Jesus being baptised, using appropriate signs and symbols linked to the Sacrament. They worked thoughtfully and produced some beautiful pieces of work. A selection is attached for you to see.
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The children were busy in The Ark, fully engaged and enjoying their play. They showed particular enthusiasm when playing on the toy piano, taking turns to press the keys, explore different sounds, and create their own little tunes. This activity encouraged creativity, sharing, and confidence as the children expressed themselves through music and enjoyed playing together in a happy, lively atmosphere. 🎹😊
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In Year 3 Computing, the children enjoyed using the Chromebooks to continue our work with Scratch. This week, they explored how to add sound to their sprites, bringing their projects to life while developing both their coding skills and creativity.
