Dec 13, 2025
Well done everyone! We have reached an average of 2.99 seconds on TTRS.
To reward the phenomenal effort of the children in TTRS and Numbots, there is a non school uniform day on Monday!
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Dec 12, 2025
This week we have had a very busy week in Robins and Starlings class. All of the Reception children did a wonderful job in the Nativity on Wednesday afternoon and did themselves proud! It was so lovely to see all of their smiling faces looking out at the audience. I am sure you will agree that this was a very special moment for us all.
Our learning this week has been linked to the book 'The Scarecrow's wedding' so the children have been designing their own scarecrows, using gems and beads to decorate wedding cakes and writing missing posters for Harry O'Hay. Well done for all of your hard work this week Robin's and Starlings.
Dec 11, 2025
Last week, the children, in years 5 and 6, had a once-in- a- lifetime experience to see fragments of the moon collected during the Apollo missions in the 1960s and 1970s. The children used magnifying glasses to study the range of lunar samples and also explored different fragments of meteorites. Did you know that the moon has its own map with place names?
Dec 11, 2025
Years 5 and 6 have been developing their racquet skills in badminton lessons. They have learnt how to perform an underarm serve and hold a rally. in the last lesson, the children were learning to deliver a short, backhand serve - it was trickier than it looked! There was lots of misplaced shuttlecocks around the hall!
Dec 10, 2025
🌕✨ What an unforgettable week we had! ✨🌕
Last week, our school welcomed a truly extraordinary visitor — the Moon itself! Thanks to Borrow the Moon, our pupils had the rare chance to explore real lunar rocks and meteorites collected during the Apollo missions. 🌑🪐
Foxes, Otters and Badgers examined space rocks up close and our classrooms were buzzing with curiosity and wonder. The children were captivated by the stories of how the Moon formed, the incredible journeys of the Apollo astronauts, and what makes lunar soil so unique.
It was a magical experience that brought science to life in the most inspiring way. 🚀🌕
Thank you to everyone who helped make our very own “Moon mission” such a success — the excitement was out of this world!
#BorrowTheMoon #STEM #MoonRocks #InspiredLearning #SchoolLife
Dec 10, 2025
We are very excited to finally be able to announce that last week a piece of the Moon and meteorites came to school as part of our Space learning. (For security purposes, we were not able to publicise this until the Moon had left Axminster.)
Each year group team did different activities linked to the Moon's visit and the buzz in the school was amazing! It was out of this world!
Dec 10, 2025
Our pupils in Foxes, Otters and Badgers have had a brilliant week in English!
Year 4/5 have wrapped up their poetry unit with confident performances of their own poems. Everyone had a chance to peer-edit their work before reading it aloud, and the class did a fantastic job sharing thoughtful compliments about each other’s word choices, intonation and the courage it takes to stand at the front and perform.
Meanwhile, Year 3 have been working hard on their progress writes and have now begun exploring poetry themselves. They’re already buzzing with ideas, and we can’t wait to see where their creativity takes them next!
A wonderful week of writing, performing and cheering each other on 🌟📚✨
Dec 10, 2025
Little Acorns has had an amazing week so far.
On Tuesday we performed our nativity to our parents and carers. They all did an amazing job of singing and performing within their roles. We are all very proud of them!
This week, the children have been very busy making their own Christmas cards and enjoying making playdough presents to help Father Christmas.
In Maths, the children are recognising different shapes and exploring the different sizes, with matching them together.
Dec 5, 2025
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Robins and Starlings have been decorating their classrooms this week and have started their class advent calendars. We are really enjoying opening a new box each day! We have been busy practising our nativity and can't wait to show you next week in our performance!
Dec 4, 2025
The astute children of Eagles and Hawks succeeded in producing a code to enable the turtle to make different shapes. They managed to give correct repeated coding commands to make a nested loop in order to create a range of 2D shapes. The children were a lot more successful than the teachers - you should have seen their weird and wonderful shapes!
Dec 4, 2025
Our Badgers, Foxes and Otters classes have been absolutely brilliant in PE this half-term! After finishing our flag rugby unit with great teamwork and determination, we’ve now moved into basketball — and the children have thrown themselves into it with the same fantastic energy.
From quick footwork to confident passing, everyone has shown real focus and enthusiasm. We’re so proud of the effort, progress and positivity the whole class brings to each lesson. Keep it up, team! 🏀💪
Dec 4, 2025
This week, the Little Acorns got into the Christmas spirit and helped decorate our Christmas tree — and I have to say, they did a fantastic job!
We are nearing the end of our Once Upon a Rhyme topic. The children enjoyed exploring a Gruffalo-themed tuff tray with puppets and taking part in a Room on the Broom counting activity. Their storytelling skills are really shining, and they are becoming so confident at retelling stories.
This week is also our final rehearsal for the Nativity before the performance on 9th December at 2:45pm. If you would like to come and watch, please make sure to purchase your tickets either through ParentPay or from the office staff.
We look forward to seeing you all next week!
Dec 3, 2025
Hedgehogs and Squirrels have had a super week so far! In Maths the children have loved exploring shape. This week we have focused on 2D shape, looking at sides and vertices. We have spotted shapes all over the school!
In Art we have been practicing more printing methods ready to create our final piece. Well done for all your hard work everyone!
Nov 27, 2025
We are looking forward to our non-school uniform day tomorrow. Please wear anything you like in return for a donation towards the Christmas raffle - chocolates, hand cream, toys or unwanted gifts would be wonderful! Thank you!
Nov 27, 2025
Over the last few Wednesdays, the Year 6s have had the wonderful opportunity to work with the Waffle House in developing their speaking and listening skills. They have really risen to the challenge of striking up conversations with unfamiliar people and to have the confidence to maintain a fluent dialogue. As a reward for their hard work and resilience, the children were treated to a delicious waffle with toppings of their choice.
A huge thank you to Simon and Laura for delivering such successful workshops!!