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Thursday 20th March, 2025

Global Music Journey Session 1

In our first Global Music Journey, we embarked on an exciting exploration of languages, rhythm and creativity. All children demonstrated courage, collaboration and creativity as they performed their own versions of the ‘Hello’ song, inspired by ‘Sorida’ (a traditional Shona greeting song from Zimbabwe).

Throughout the lesson, we introduced ourselves to one another, explored different languages—including some of the languages from our class: English, Albanian, Akan (Twi-Fante and Twi-Asante) and  Romanian—and embraced the learn-share-create-perform principles of our Global Music Journey practice.

We began by learning Sorida in Shona, discovering its rhythmic and melodic patterns and using it as a foundation to create our own unique versions. Children experimented with singing ‘hello’ in different languages while incorporating body percussion, clapping patterns and new melodies. Working in pairs, they composed their own greeting songs, showcasing their ability to listen, copy, improvise and perform.

To celebrate each group’s creativity, we recorded their performances and provided positive feedback, highlighting what worked well and what we enjoyed in each piece.

 

Thursday 20th March, 2025

The Wrekin – Fieldwork

We recently went on an exciting geography fieldwork day to The Wrekin, where we applied key geographical skills in a real-world setting. Using maps and compasses, we navigated our way up the hill, developing our understanding of route planning, spatial awareness and map-reading skills. Along the way, we used simple compass directions, grid references, and map symbols—key elements of KS2 geography—to track our progress and find our way to the summit.

As we climbed, we carried out observational fieldwork, recording key physical and human features of the landscape. We identified natural landforms, such as slopes and valleys and discussed how the environment has changed over time. We also took time to observe the local wildlife, spotting a kestrel soaring overhead and examining fascinating fungus spores, helping us understand more about habitats and ecosystems.

In addition to studying the natural landscape, we explored the impact of human activity, observing purposeful logging operations taking place. This led to discussions on land use, sustainability and how people influence and shape the environment—an important part of understanding geographical change.

The day was a fantastic opportunity for us to develop key fieldwork skills, ask geographical questions, and interpret our surroundings, all while enjoying a challenging and rewarding outdoor adventure.

 

Monday 17th March, 2025

Red Nose Day- Comic Relief 2025

We are collecting Donations for Comic Relief-Red Nose day.

On Friday 21st March, we will be taking part in Comic Relief and raising funds for Red Nose Day with a non-uniform day. Children and staff can come to school wearing something red. This could be a small touch, such as a hair accessory, socks, shoes, or a belt, or you may opt for an entirely red outfit! We encourage everyone to be resourceful—there’s no need to purchase anything new.

We are suggesting a minimum donation of £2 per child, which is can be paid via the following link.

Link to donations page: https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=17321

Letter – Red Nose Day 2025

 

Friday 14th March, 2025

Science week in Base 6

As part of science week, Base 6 conducted two experiments. One to investigate what we should and should not flush down the toilet and another to investigate the process of purifying water.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday 12th March, 2025

Planting seeds!

Today we have made plant pots out of recycled newspaper and then we filled them with soil and planted a seed. We are excited to see what they grow into.

Thursday 27th February, 2025

World Book Day 2025!

Date: Thursday, 6th March 2025

Join us as we celebrate the magic of books and the joy of reading!

What’s Happening?

Children can come to school dressed as their favourite book character or author on this day, or they could even come in their pyjamas and slippers with their favourite book they enjoy at bedtime.

Please do not feel the need to go out and buy something brand-new. Families are encouraged to get creative and come dressed using items from home. They could come dressed as an animal from ‘Dear Zoo’ and wear their onsie, a character from ‘Goosebumps’ re-using their Halloween outfit,

Parents & Carers: You’re invited to join in the fun! Help us inspire a love for reading by sharing a story with your child.

Happy Reading!

Letter – World Book Day Thursday 6th March 2025