This week, Year 3 have been inspired by their topic on Stone Age and artists Hannah Hansen and Laura McKendry to create their own cave art. In true Stone Age style, they created their artwork on the walls, using earthy colours of charcoal and pastels. What do you think?
Year 6 explored the work of Gustav Klimt, focusing on his use of pattern, colour and decorative detail. They created their own artwork inspired by his style, incorporating bold shapes, gold tones, and intricate designs. Through this project, pupils developed their creativity and gained an understanding of how artists express ideas through texture and symbolism.
On Thursday, Year 3 kicked off their history Stone Age topic with an action-packed experience day. They spent the day working as historians, using different replica artefacts to help them learn about what life was like during the Stone Age and test different theories using the evidence we have. After meeting some Stone Age people, children travelled through a time portal in their classrooms to go back in time. They learnt all about jewellery and used clay to make their own. They worked as archeologists to dig for artefacts and had a go at cave drawings. They also learnt about different pre-historic animals, measured their footprints and dissected their poo to identify whether they were herbivores, carnivores or omnivores! In the afternoon, children also learnt about hunting and gathering and found their own sticks to make spears, needed for hunting animals for food. A fantastic day was had by all, the children learnt so much and there were some amazing costumes too!
This half term, Year 3 are learning how to work with charcoal as an art medium. This week, they learnt about artist Laura McKendry who creates gestural drawings of animals using charcoal. She uses chiaroscuro (light-dark) to add detail to her illustrations. We also learnt that Laura likes to work from the floor, so when it came to creating their own illustrations, children worked from the floor too!
Take a look at some of our work:
A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our Year 6 Breakfast Coding Café on Wednesday 18th March. It was wonderful to see so many families taking part.
Pupils had the chance to explore a range of exciting activities, including AI coding challenges from the AI Hour of Code website, hands‑on tasks using Micro:bits, and creative projects on our Chromebooks. The pastries and juice were very popular too!
Mr James also shared an update with families on the latest guidance around mobile phones and technology, including practical tips on how to help keep children safe online and when using digital devices.
Thank you again for your support — events like this are made even more special when our school community comes together.
This week, Year 4 were inspired by the work of Gillian McFarland to create their own unique artwork. The children began by drawing abstract designs onto cartridge paper, before carefully using sharp pencils and drawing pins to punch holes at regular intervals.
When the artwork was turned over, it revealed a beautiful, Braille-like pattern. This process was not only satisfying to create, but also enjoyable to explore through touch. The children found the activity calming and therapeutic, and were delighted with their finished pieces.
This week year four have enjoyed taking part in a number of practical science investigations as part of British Science Week. We looked at properties of materials to see which would make the best handkerchief. At the end of the week, we melted butter, chocolate and cheese to see which had the highest melting point. The children had to put all of their scientific skills to the test during the past 7 days and have increased their passion for scientific experiments as a result.
Year 6 celebrated Science Week by completing a range of tasks which required them to utilise their teamwork skills.
We know that scientific discoveries are never just one person, but instead a group of people who all bring a different set of skills and ideas.
Year 6 were challenged to write their names and draw a picture with a pen that they could only control using pegs. A fantastic afternoon, well done Year 6!
Golden Eagles went one step further and decided to try the challenge blindfolded!
Today, Year 4 carried out a science investigation to find out who had stolen and scoffed our biscuits! 🍪🔍
The culprit had left a message written in black ink, so we used chromatography to test the ink from the four suspects’ pens. Using filter paper and water, we separated the colours in each ink and compared the patterns.
After careful investigation, we discovered that the biscuit thief was… Mr Moon! 😲
This term, Year 6 are basing their writing and art work on the graphic novel by Shaun Tan. The children showed creativity, curiosity and teamwork as they immersed themselves into the story. This included a scavenger hunt, a suitcase conundrum and exploring illustrations!
