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Today, we have used an atlas to locate the different countries, capital cities and other cities that are within the United Kingdom. We have also identified the different bodies of water that surround the UK.

This morning, Year 4 enjoyed a visit from the fantastic Professor Tuesday. They learnt all about the different city-states that made up Ancient Greece, created a human timeline showing how life changed through different time periods and investigated different artefacts. We even had some tyrants…

In nursery this half term we are learning about growing. We will talk about plants as well as how animals and birds change as they grow.

Scot4all have been clearing the woodland walk to make it safe for us to go in. We had a good look around today so that we could make some suggestions.

This morning the sun came out for our Sponsored Football Skills. We were really proud of Y6  who were all  excellent sports and encouraged each other in a variety of football themed activities as well as taking part in a mini tournament. Everyone took part and showed endurance and teamwork. They…

Our caterpillars have arrived and we are so excited to watch them grow and the life cycle come to life.

Year 4 enjoyed performing classical poetry in the sunshine this morning. They have been learning different poems from “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Elliot. The children worked in groups to perform the poem ‘Jellicle Cats’, and showed great creativity in how they interpreted…

Once again, the children who have Rocksteady lessons, shared their musical talents this afternoon. What an amazing rock concert we enjoyed. Well done everyone!

This morning, we had an egg rolling tournament with our amazingly decorated eggs. They all looked great at the start of the day - not so much after the contest!

Yesterday we went to The Museum of Lancaster to take part in a singing workshop with a class from our linked school in Preston, Sherwood Primary School.  We have sent and receive letters to our linked class and last week we met them on a Zoom call. We were really excited to meet them in REAL LIFE…

Today, we took part in a taster cricket session to see if we would like to take it up as a sport. We had a go at hitting the ball from a raised stump and from the ground. It gave us a chance to practise our hand/eye coordination. 

This term, Year 4 have been very busy learning songs for the Lancaster and District Singing Festival. On Thursday, Year 4 enjoyed their rehearsal and performance in the Ashton Hall. They sounded amazing and sang a range of songs from rock to rap. Well done on a fantastic show!