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This Week in Reception (WB 6.10.25)
Date: 14th Oct 2025 @ 10:19am
This Week’s Learning- LRRH
It’s been another fantastic week in Reception, full of imagination, storytelling, and lots of counting fun!
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we have been diving into the traditional tale Little Red Riding Hood. The children really enjoyed exploring the different characters in the story and discussing the key events that take place. We talked about the big bad wolf, the kind grandmother, and of course, Little Red Riding Hood herself!
To finish off the week, the children took part in a Story Whoosh – a fun and interactive way to act out the story together. They absolutely loved taking on different roles and bringing the story to life. There was lots of laughter, creativity, and great teamwork on display!
Maths
In Maths, we have been focusing on the concept of one more. The children have been using a variety of objects and practical resources to help them count one more than a given number. They are becoming more confident with this skill, and it's been lovely to see them using their counting fingers and thinking carefully as they worked.
We’re so proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children have been with their learning this week. Well done, Reception! 🌟
Class blog week ending 10.10.25
Date: 9th Oct 2025 @ 4:13pm
This week in Class 10 we have been creating advertisements for Mythical creatures! We have really enjoyed creating our own mythical/magical creature to sell, focusing on using persuasive language.
In Maths, we have focused on looking at properties of 2D shapes including types of triangles, quadrilaterals and polygons.
We have contunued with our Topic learning on Ancient Greece learning how Ancient Greece has influenced modern day life.
in French, we learnt our numbers to 20 and created some lovely posters!
This Week In Year 1 (WB. 06.09.25)
Date: 9th Oct 2025 @ 11:18am
A Busy Week in Year 1: Exploring, Learning, and Growing! 🌟
This week in Year 1, we’ve been busy exploring new stories, improving our skills, and investigating the world around us! Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been up to:
English 📖
In English, we’ve been focusing on the story The Lonely Beast. The children have been working hard to orally retell the story, practicing using time adverbials like first, next, and finally to help sequence the events. It's been wonderful to see their creativity as they make the story their own, adding details and retelling it in their own words!
Maths ➖
In Maths, we’ve been subtracting numbers within 10. The children have been using practical activities to help them understand subtraction, and it’s been great to see their confidence grow as they solve problems and work through number challenges.
Science 🎃
Our Science topic this week has been all about pumpkins! The children have used their senses to explore and observe pumpkins closely. They made observational drawings based on what they saw, and then used their sense of touch to feel the different textures of the pumpkin’s skin and flesh. It’s been a hands-on week full of discovery!
Geography 🌍
In Geography, we’ve been looking at our school grounds and thinking about how we can make them even better. The children have come up with ideas for ways to improve our outdoor space, from planting flowers to keeping it tidy. It’s great to see them developing a sense of responsibility for their environment.
Phonics 🔤
In Phonics, we’ve been learning new sounds! This week we’ve focused on ay, ou, oy, and ea. The children have been practising these sounds in words and sentences, and they’ve been doing a brilliant job at sounding out new words.
Computing 💻
In Computing, we’ve learned how to log into Purple Mash using our own logins! The children are excited to start using this digital tool to help with their learning in the coming weeks.
PE 🤸♀️
In PE, we’ve been practicing our balance and jumping skills. The children worked on balancing on benches and jumping off safely, building their coordination and confidence as they moved around the space.
It’s been another fantastic week of learning in Year 1, with lots of hands-on experiences and exciting new skills! We can’t wait to see what next week has in store. 🌟
Class Blog Week Ending 3.10.25
Date: 5th Oct 2025 @ 5:54pm
This week in Year 4, our classroom was buzzing with creativity as we explored the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur in English. The children planned and wrote their own heroic narratives using story mountains, bringing the ancient tale to life with vivid descriptions and developing the use of paragraphs.
In Maths, we investigated angles—acute, obtuse, and right angles.
Art sessions were a mosaic marvel! Inspired by Ancient Greek designs, children created stunning tiled artworks featuring ancient Greece symbols. A truly amazing week with fabulous outcomes.
This week in Reception (WB 29.09.25)
Date: 3rd Oct 2025 @ 1:41pm
w/c 29.10.25 This week in Year 2
Date: 2nd Oct 2025 @ 8:04pm
It has been another fantastic week in Year 2 - with lots of learning and preparation for our year group assembly next Tuesday - but the highlight has been our local walk!
Both classes had a great time exploring the local area and finding urban features such as - a bridge, roundabout, zebra crossing, shops and carparks. When we returned to school we discussed the difference between urban and rural features.
Please ask your child about the walk - they will have lots to tell you!
Date: 2nd Oct 2025 @ 11:20am
Year 1 Class Blog – Weekly Update
Hello from Year 1!
We’ve had a fantastic week full of exciting learning across all subjects – the children have worked so hard and shown so much enthusiasm. Here’s a little glimpse into what we’ve been up to...
English – Martha Maps it Out
This week, Year 1 have really enjoyed exploring the story Martha Maps it Out. We’ve been thinking about Martha’s adventures and using conjunctions – especially “and” – to help us extend our sentences in our writing. The children are becoming confident speakers and writers.
Maths – Number Fun!
In Maths, we’ve been working on addition and subtraction using part-part-whole models and tens frames. We’ve also been learning our number bonds to 10. The children are becoming brilliant at writing their own number sentences and recording their work clearly – super effort all round!
Geography – Exploring Glodwick
In Geography, we’ve been learning about human and physical features. After our local walk around Glodwick, we looked at photographs and identified different features. We also compared the town of Oldham with the countryside around Oldham, spotting similarities and differences. Many children shared their experiences of visiting Oldham town centre – thank you for supporting these discussions at home!
Science – Our 5 Senses
This week in Science, we’ve been exploring the five senses. The children have had lots of fun using their senses in different ways. Next week, we’re looking forward to exploring autumn vegetables using our senses – we can’t wait!
Phonics – Phase 5 Begins!
We’ve started learning the Phase 5 sounds, focusing on alternative graphemes for sounds we already know (for example, ‘ea’ in each). The children are doing really well with their new sounds – keep practising at home!
Art – Pop Art Portraits
In Art, we are continuing our work on Andy Warhol and have started creating our very own pop art portraits. The children’s creativity has been fantastic to see!
RE – Our Class Prayer
This week in RE, we came together to write a class prayer, thinking about kindness, thankfulness, and looking after one another.
Get Squiggling!
We launched our “Get Squiggling” activity this week – every child drew a cat and labelled it. The drawings were beautiful and thoughtful, and every child received a Diddidot sticker for their chart. Well done, everyone!
Dexter Bear & Dough Disco!
We had a very special helper this week – Dexter Bear! He joined Class 3 and Mrs Kussar to help make playdough. We can’t wait to use it for Dough Disco next week!
Reminders:
📅 PE Days
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Class 3: Monday & Thursday
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Class 4: Tuesday & Thursday
📚 Homework on Purple Mash
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Set every Friday
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Children earn a Diddidot for completing it!
📖 Reading at Home
Please remember to read with your child and sign their reading record. We encourage children to read with siblings, grandparents, cousins – anyone who can help build a love of reading!
👏 A big well done to all of Year 1 for an amazing week of learning and creativity. We’re so proud of you!
Have a lovely weekend!
The Year 1 Team
Date: 1st Oct 2025 @ 8:26am
This week in Class 11 the children have been learning how to mentally multiply by 10, 100 and 1000. After a few practices the children were able to understand the concept of multiplying by these numbers.
They finished their lesson by playing 'Roll the dice'. This supported their understanding and the children had lots of fun multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000.
Whilst they have really enjoyed their maths and literacy lessons, PE has definitely been one of their favourite lessons this week.
This week in PE, the children have learnt how to create shapes whilst balancing on either one leg or one arm and one leg. The children were very creative and really impressed Miss Gilmour with their balancing skills.
We then moved on to different types of rolls. The children set the hall up by placing mats around the room. They then moved into small groups and took it in turns to practice their log rolls, egg rolls and forward rolls.
Next week, we will be putting all of our PE learning into a sequence.
Date: 26th Sep 2025 @ 3:35pm
This week Class 8 have enjoyed making their Salad Pot in DT. We used fruits and vegetables from different parts of the UK and we even wrote a set of instructions explaining how to make one! 
Class Blog Week Ending 26.9.25
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 6:56pm
We've had a brilliant week packed with learning, creativity, and a touch of mythology. Here's what we've been up to…
Maths: Subtraction Superstars!
This week in maths, we've been diving deep into subtraction. We've practised using column subtraction and even mental strategies to solve problems.
English: The Tale of Theseus and the Minotaur
In English, we’ve been developing our writing skills so that we can write a retell of a Greek myth based on: Theseus and the Minotaur. We imagined ourselves as brave heroes, sneaking through the twisting tunnels of the labyrinth, facing the fearsome beast, and using clever tricks to escape. We have been using expanded noun phrases, making word banks and using prepositions of time.
History: Discovering Ancient Greece & Democracy
Our history lessons have taken us back in time to Ancient Greece. We’ve explored what life was like in Athens and Sparta, learned about Greek gods and goddesses, and discovered how democracy began.
Did you know that the word democracy comes from the Greek words demos (people) and kratos (power)? That means “power of the people” — and it all started in Athens over 2,500 years ago!
We’re loving our journey through Ancient Greece and can’t wait to share more with you soon. Keep practising those subtraction skills at home — and maybe write your own myth too!
This Week In Year 1 (WB 22.09.25)
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 11:22am
🌟 Year 1 – Exploring, Creating and Belonging! 🌟
What a busy and brilliant week we've had in Year 1!
📚 English
This week, we dived into the wonderful story Martha Maps It Out. The children were fascinated by the maps in the book and loved exploring Martha’s bedroom in detail. Using their bodies, they worked together to create objects they found in Martha’s room – we had lamps, beds, and even telescopes! Each child proudly rehearsed and shared a sentence with the class, telling us what they had made. Fantastic speaking and listening skills in action!
➕ Maths
In Maths, we've been working on simple addition through number bonds to 5. The children enjoyed using our 5 speckled frogs to explore part-whole models and were able to read and write number sentences with growing confidence. We've been making maths hands-on and meaningful through play and small group tasks.
🔬 Science
We’ve been using our senses this week – literally! Through fun matching games and sensory exploration, the children learned about their five senses and how we use them to understand the world around us.
🗺️ Geography
We went on a fantastic walk around our local area. The children were brilliant explorers, spotting urban features like a roundabout, a bridge, road signs, a Mosque, shops, our school, bus stops, and even a park! They couldn’t wait to recount all the things they had seen once we got back to class.
🎨 Art
Portraits are still in progress and looking more amazing every day. The children are experimenting with different materials to capture facial features and expressions. We are so proud of how much care and creativity they are showing in their work.
🙏 RE
In RE, we talked about what it means to belong and shared our thoughts on places that feel special to us. As a class, we worked together to write a beautiful prayer all about kindness, togetherness, thankfulness, and the people we love.
🌈 Continuous Provision
Throughout the week, our continuous provision has supported all areas of learning – from building in the construction area to retelling Martha’s story in small world play and exploring number bonds with natural materials. The children are showing increasing independence and confidence in choosing and leading their own learning.
Well done, Year 1 – you are all superstars! ⭐
What we have been LEARNING in CLASS 12SR
Date: 24th Sep 2025 @ 5:17pm
This week in Numeracy we have been looking at SUBTRACTION (including exchanging).
In Literacy we are studying Shakespear - the text for the next 2 weeks is Macbeth, we are really enjoying the twists and turns in the plays and stories.
In Comprehension our text has been based around Poetry genre 'Poems about words' - I like how all the comprehension is in one book as it's easy to work through and all links - Noor
In Science we are learning about FORCES, the experiments are fun - Ismail
In Topic (History) we are currently learning about the Battle of Bosworth as part of our Tremendous Tudor learning.
Thanks Mr S.Rahman and Class 12SR
Date: 21st Sep 2025 @ 5:41pm
This week, Class 8 have been trying different fruits and vegetables to choose which ingredients to put into their salad next week. We tried different ingredients from different parts of the UK, linking to our Geography topic of Great Britain! #ExpertLearners .jpeg)
Year 1 Weekly Blog WB 21/4/2025
Date: 25th Apr 2025 @ 8:23am
Year 1 have made a fantastic return to school for the Summer Term.
This week in English, we’ve been exploring the brilliant book Meerkat Mail! The children have loved getting to know Sunny the meerkat and his adventurous travels. We focused on writing character descriptions, using lots of exciting adjectives to describe Sunny’s appearance and personality. Ask your child what kind of animal Sunny is and what makes him such an interesting character! 🦊✍️
In Maths, we've been busy practising our counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s. We’ve enjoyed using songs, number lines, and even clapping games to help us remember these sequences. We also began identifying odd and even numbers, spotting patterns and using objects to help us group numbers.
We’ve kicked off our new topic all about Africa! The children shared what they already know and what they would like to find out. We looked at the map and located Africa, talked about the weather, animals, and different environments. We’re very excited to learn more about African culture, music, and wildlife over the coming weeks.
In RE, we’ve started thinking about belonging – what it means to be part of a family, a class, and a community. We had a lovely circle time discussing the different groups we are part of and how that makes us feel. We talked about being kind, helpful, and caring members of our class family.
This Week In Reception (WB 21.04.25)
Date: 24th Apr 2025 @ 11:09am
This week in Reception, we’ve been embracing all things springtime as part of our learning journey!
In English, we explored the beautiful story Fletcher and the Springtime Blossom. The children were fascinated by the changes that spring brings, especially the blossoming trees. We talked about what blossom is, and how trees begin to change as the weather gets warmer. The children then used their phonics knowledge brilliantly to describe a picture of a blossom tree – they came up with some fantastic descriptive words and sounded them out with increasing confidence!
In Maths, we’ve been going beyond 10 as we dive deeper into numbers. The children have been learning to recognise numerals and match them to quantities, using a range of resources and objects. We've had lots of fun counting, comparing groups and talking about which has more or fewer. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow with these larger numbers!
As part of our Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design, we’ve been learning more about the season of spring. We observed the blossom tree in our EYFS garden and talked about the signs of spring we could see all around us – from blooming flowers to buzzing bees. The children created some beautiful observational drawings of the blossom tree, really focusing on the colours, shapes and details.
It’s been a wonderful week of learning and discovery. We’re so proud of how engaged and curious the children have been – spring has definitely sprung in Reception!
Date: 24th Apr 2025 @ 8:11am
This week Class 7 have had an introduction to the Ancient Maya. We had a WOW starter where we tasted different types of chocolate and chocolate products, made Mayan headdresses and wrote our names using the Mayan writing system. We are very excited about what we will learn.
Nursery Blog – The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛🦋
Date: 23rd Apr 2025 @ 1:06pm
This week in Nursery we have been enjoying the wonderful story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. The children have been learning all about growth and change through this fun and familiar tale.
🌱 Family Group Time
We explored the story by recalling the main events and talking about how the caterpillar grows and changes. The children did a great job sequencing the story and using this to help understand real-life changes, like how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly!
🍎 Healthy Choices
Using what we already know, we talked about healthy and unhealthy foods. The children loved feeding our very hungry caterpillar only the healthy foods – and were quick to spot which treats he shouldn’t have too many of!
🧩 In Provision
We added special jigsaws showing different types of food to help children sort and identify healthy and unhealthy items. The story props were a big hit too! Children used leaves, an egg, a chrysalis and butterflies to act out the story using their imaginations.
🎨 Creative Learning
In our teacher-led activity, we had a go at symmetry painting! The children painted one side of a butterfly, folded it over, and were amazed to see their colourful symmetrical butterfly appear! They also practiced their fine motor skills by carefully placing coloured spots on butterfly wings and using number language to count and describe their designs.
🔤 Phonics Focus
Our sound of the week was K – the children explored this through rhymes, actions, and games, thinking of words beginning with ‘C’ and listening for the sound in stories.
💬 Think Equal
This week in our Think Equal sessions, we focused on speaking and listening. We encouraged the children to work together to come up with ideas to solve problems – learning that teamwork and talking things through helps us all feel heard and supported.
It’s been a fun-filled and thoughtful week in Nursery – well done everyone! 🐛🦋
This Week In Reception (WB 31.03.25)
Date: 4th Apr 2025 @ 9:57am
This week in Reception, we’ve been having an exciting and fun filled week.
In English, we explored the delightful story, We’re Going on an Egg Hunt. The children have been practicing retelling the story using key propositional language, such as "under," "behind," and "next to." They then used their creativity to draw pictures related to the story and applied their phonics knowledge to label their pictures, reinforcing both reading and writing skills.
In Maths, our focus has been on spatial reasoning, where the children used different shapes to create and explore various images. This activity helped to strengthen their understanding of shapes, position, and symmetry while developing their problem-solving skills.
In Understanding the World, we turned our attention to the beautiful daffodils that are blooming around us. The children carefully observed the flowers and created some wonderful observational art based on what they saw. We also learned about Easter and discussed why it is an important celebration for Christians. The children made Easter baskets, and to finish off the week with some fun, we had an egg hunt to celebrate!
It’s been a week filled with creativity, learning, and celebration. Have a lovely two weeks off, and we will see you after the holidays!
Date: 29th Mar 2025 @ 8:56pm
This week, we’ve been working on lino printing and refugee poems.
We started by making our own lino tiles. Everyone carved pictures, then used ink to press them onto paper. The prints came out well, and we focused on creating bold, meaningful image. It was tricky at first, but we got the hang of it and had so much fun!
At the same time, we’ve been writing refugee poems. These poems helped us think about what it would be like to leave everything behind because of war or danger. We wrote about the feelings of loss, hope, and survival, and it was a really important way to understand the refugee experience.
This week has been full of learning and creativity, and we’re so proud of what we’ve all created.
Year 1 Weekly Blog WB 24/3/2025
Date: 28th Mar 2025 @ 2:44pm
In English this week, we began reading an exciting new book, The Great Dragon Bake Off. It’s a fun and magical story about Flamie, a young dragon with a passion for baking. Flamie is an ambitious and brave character, always seeking to prove that dragons can bake just as well as anyone else—if not better! With scales that shimmer like golden sugar, Flamie is fiercely determined but has a soft heart, always putting others’ needs before their own. Flamie’s journey is filled with challenges, as they compete against other creatures in a grand baking contest, all while learning the importance of friendship, teamwork, and believing in one’s abilities. It's a delightful tale full of humor, heart, and some truly magical pastries! We wrote some fantastic openers for our story retell next week!
Here is a video link to the story if you would like to watch it at home
The great dragon bake off/A special Dragon who is not scare/A story about being yourself/read a book
In Maths this week, we have been learning how to find quarters of shapes and amounts. We explored how to divide shapes into equal parts, and how to calculate a quarter of a number.
In Science, we’ve been classifying animals based on what they eat. The children were given different animals and asked to categorize them as herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores. The task was both educational and interactive, with children researching different species and sharing interesting facts. We were surprised by some of the things we found out - did you know that penguins are carnivores?
In D&T, students have been busy designing their own castles. They worked in groups to design a castle and decide what would be good materials to use to make it.
In PSHE, the topic of online safety was explored. Students participated in discussions and activities that highlighted the importance of keeping personal information private and being cautious when interacting with others online. They learned about the potential dangers of the internet, such as cyberbullying and online predators, and were given strategies to stay safe.
This Week In Reception (WB 24.03.25)
Date: 27th Mar 2025 @ 9:58am
In Reception this week, we've been busy exploring a range of exciting topics across English, Maths, and even special celebrations!
In English, we had a delightful time reading the book Monkey Puzzle. The children were introduced to various jungle animals, and they used sentence stems like "It has..." and "It is..." to describe the different creatures. It was a wonderful way for them to practice describing features and expand their vocabulary!
In Maths, we focused on spatial reasoning and the composition and decomposition of shapes. The children explored how small and large shapes, such as triangles and rectangles, can be combined using lolly sticks to create new shapes and objects, like houses. It was a fantastic way to enhance their understanding of shape properties and build their problem-solving skills.
We've also been learning about the jungle and the diverse animals that live there. This included fun activities and discussions around jungle life, sparking lots of curiosity and excitement!
In celebration of Mother's Day, the children made beautiful handmade cards to express their love and appreciation. They worked hard to create something special, and it was heartwarming to see their creativity shine.
Lastly, we explored the significance of Eid and took part in a fun baking activity, making delicious biscuits to celebrate.
What a fantastic week of learning in Reception! We're looking forward to more adventures next week!
Date: 27th Mar 2025 @ 7:25am
This week we have written the story of Charlie Stinky Socks and the Hunt for the Mummy's Gold. We wrote a whole book with some new clues of our own. This was our best big write and we loved being the authors and illustrators of our own book. Everyone's book is on display in class and we are so proud of them.
🚂🌟 Nursery News: The Little Engine That Could! 🌟🚂
Date: 26th Mar 2025 @ 6:47pm
This week in Nursery, we have been inspired by the classic story ‘The Little Engine That Could’ by Watty Piper! The children have explored the ideas of push and pull, teamwork, and problem-solving while getting hands-on with exciting activities.
Push and Pull in Action! 🔄
In our family groups, we introduced the forces of push and pull, discussing how they help objects move. To bring this to life, the children took their learning outdoors, taking turns pushing and pulling their friends on scooters. This activity encouraged turn-taking, cooperation, and an understanding of how forces work in real life!
Little Engineers at Work! 🔧🚂
When the engine in our story stopped working, the children stepped up as engineers! They designed and created their own wheels to help the little engine move again. Using different materials, they thought carefully about how wheels work and why they are important for movement.
Building Train Tracks and Problem-Solving! 🚆🛠
A real highlight of the week was working together to create a shared train track. However, there was a twist! The teachers sabotaged the tracks by flipping pieces upside down or putting mismatched tracks together. The children had to communicate, problem-solve, and work as a team to figure out how to fix the tracks so the trains could move properly. Their determination and teamwork were incredible!
Measuring Movement in Maths! 📏
In our teacher focus activities, the children experimented with rolling wheels down ramps, observing how far they traveled. They carefully measured the distance, comparing different wheels and ramps to see which ones worked best. This activity helped develop their early measuring skills and encouraged them to make predictions.
Exploring 2D Shapes in Our Environment! 🔺🔵🟡
This week, we have also been exploring 2D shapes in and around our classroom! The children went on a shape hunt, spotting circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles in everyday objects such as windows, tables, and even the wheels of our toy trains! The children had so much fun using mathematical language to describe the shapes they found!
Junk Modelling Engines! 🏗🎨
The children got creative, making their own junk-modelled engines! Using child-friendly woodworking tools, they added wheels to their models, helping them to understand how movement works. They loved testing their creations to see if they could pull a train, just like the little engine in our story!
Phonics Focus: The Letter ‘Oo’ ✏️🔤
This week’s phonics learning has been all about the letter ‘Oo’. The children practiced recognising and forming the letter and had fun thinking of words that start with ‘O’, such as orange, octopus, and owl! They also enjoyed phonics games and rhymes to help reinforce their learning.
A Fantastic Week of Learning! 🌟
This week has been filled with exploration, teamwork, and hands-on learning. The children have shown fantastic problem-solving skills and creativity, and we are so proud of their achievements!
We can't wait for another exciting week ahead in Nursery! 🚂✨
Date: 26th Mar 2025 @ 10:56am
This week in Class 7 have been looking at pollination and the life cycle of a plant. Science is all around us, and one of the most exciting ways to connect with it is by having the hands on experiences of the parts of a plant and flower.
This activity is an ideal way to bring science to life where children can see all the parts of a flower and what each part plays in the life cycle.
The children had to dissect a flower and label a drawing at the same time when they found that part. They saw the pollen and opened the ovule to see the seeds. The children were amazed and were amazing too!
Date: 24th Mar 2025 @ 11:04am
This week has been busy and exciting! We’ve been working on writing biographies, learning how to organise and research important details about inspiring people. We have found that it’s a great way to practice writing skills.
The children have also had a visit from UKEFF, who encouraged donations for long-life food. We have been asked to bring in items like canned goods, rice, and pasta, etc, to help families in need. Every little bit you contribute makes a big difference!
Finally, we have been continuing to revise for our SATs. With lots of practice in maths, reading, and grammar. The children are building confidence and are getting ready for the challenge ahead. Keep up the hard work—you’re doing great!
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