Blog Author: Miss Mancebo

This evening,  our school hall was transformed into the most exciting place ever – it was time for our Friendship Disco! KS2 pupils arrived full of energy, big smiles, and some fantastic dance moves. The disco wasn’t just about music and dancing. It was about celebrating friendship. Throughout the…

On Internet Safety Day, Year 6 took part in an exciting nationwide live lesson focused on AI chatbots. We learned what artificial intelligence is, how chatbots work, and where we might see them used in everyday life, such as helping answer questions online or supporting learning. We also discussed…

This morning, our Year 6 class joined the Year 1 children to celebrate Number Day with lots of fun maths games. The older pupils did a fantastic job supporting the younger ones, helping them count and number play games. Everyone especially enjoyed spending time together, where there were plenty of…

Sugar Investigation: Orange Juice vs Coca-Cola!

This week, Year 6 scientists have been busy investigating the amount of sugar in freshly squeezed orange juice compared with Coca-Cola Original.

Before starting the experiment, the children learned how to devise a fair test. They began by…

Year 6 celebrated the feast day of St Bridget, our school’s saint, by reflecting on her life and her dedication to serving God and caring for all of creation. The children learned about St Bridget’s kindness, generosity and respect for the natural world, which continue to inspire us today.…

Years 5 and 6 have been enjoying the Football Frenzy games at lunchtimes this week. Miss Iliffe and Mrs Byrne awarded Green Team the certificate this week for outstanding performance. Well done Green Team!

Year 5 and 6 enjoyed a fantastic Christmas treat with a trip to the cinema to watch Wicked for Good. The excitement began as soon as we arrived, with everyone receiving popcorn and a drink to enjoy during the film.

Wicked was a big hit — full of colour, music, and moments that had the whole…

Our Year 6 pupils have been exploring poetry through the theme of memories. Today, as we prepare to write our own poems, the classroom has been buzzing with conversation—students jotting down ideas, swapping stories, and reflecting on the moments that matter most to them. It’s been a wonderful mix…

Year 6 Make a Splash at Swimming Lessons!
This week, our Year 6 class traded their usual afternoon routine for swimming lessons — and what an amazing week it has been! Every afternoon, the children headed to the pool full of energy, excitement, and a brilliant attitude. From the very…

Year 6 have been learning about the order of operations. To help embed the concept, they used counters to show the process.

Year 6 used their imaginations to come to school dressed in a spooky costume to mark the occasion of Halloween.  

Year 6 walked to their local library this afternoon to renew or return and withdraw a book of their choice. Some children learned how to use the automated machine to return their book. They all enjoyed exploring the wide range of books available to borrow and sharing some really lovely…