Class KHLH have been finding out about Hinduism. We examined the story of Rama and Sita along with Lakshman and Hanuman discussing their dharmas (duties) and the important roles in which they all had. We discovered the traditions about Diwali along with Hindu wedding ceremonies using many artefacts to highlight the importance of these traditions. We carefully used the murtis for observational drawings and wrote some "coat hanger" poems about different aspects of the Hindu religion.
Safer Internet Day (SID) is next week but as we all know, every day is a time to be vigilant about online safety and how to stay safe. In school we are having two weeks of activities about to how to stay safe online and the use of AI, linked to this year's national theme for SID 2026.
It started today with Michael Harman from Suffolk Police giving a very thorough and in depth online safety talk to the year 5 and year 6 pupils. There was a lot of information about the expectation of how to behave online; the use of social media; strategies to use to help stay safe and a discussion about AI. It was an excellent talk and the children gained a lot from it.
Sadly, the parent online safety session was only attended by 2 parents however, a lot of information was shared with them and we hope they found it useful.
Thank you to Michael for coming to talk at the school and sharing invaluable and useful information.
Year 5 have had a creative afternoon constructing clay
models inspired by Paradise Sands by Levi Pinfold. The children studied
the characters closely and shaped their own 3D versions with great care and
imagination. Our sculptures are now drying, and soon we’ll be ready to start
painting them.
Over this half term, Year 6 have been learning about electricity. As part of this, we explored voltage, which is the force that pushes electricity through a circuit and can affect how components, such as bulbs, work.
This week in Year 5 Science, we continued exploring electricity by building circuits and making our own switches. Using card, split pins, bulldog clips and paper clips, the children created push, toggle, slide and selector switches, showing great creativity and problem solving throughout.
Today in Class AL, Year 5 used multi-blocks to build cuboids before practising technical drawing on isometric dot paper. Using rulers, we carefully constructed accurate cuboids and calculated their volume.
This week year 5 explored how electrical circuits are represented using symbols. These symbols are a simple way to show components like batteries, bulbs, and switches in a diagram. Learning these symbols helps us read and draw circuits accurately, just like scientists and engineers do. Next, we’ll use these symbols to draw and make our own circuit.
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In Maths, Class AL used trundle wheels to measure perimeters inside and outside the school, taking turns to steer, count clicks and record the distances. The children really enjoyed working together and seeing how Maths appears in the real world!
We all enjoyed a fabulous concert yesterday courtesy of County Music Service (CMS).
A huge thank you to the four talented instrumental teachers who inspired, entertained and informed us about woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
It was fantastic, thank you County Music for this opportunity.
Our Nursery can take children from the beginning of the term following their third birthday. Children may have up to five terms of free part-time early learning with us before they join the Reception class. In addition, we have a chargeable lunch club that runs until 1.30pm. Nursery children may have a school dinner or bring a packed lunch.
If your child is due to start in Reception next September, please do not miss the application deadline of 15 January 2026.
A wonderful service at St Michael's Church, with a packed congregation of parents.
Well done to the children in Year 3 & 4 who led the service, and to all the staff who have helped prepare them for today.
Thank you to Rev Chris for the blessing, and to Mr Jones for playing the organ and piano so beautifully.
Listen to excerpts from our service on our website Music page here.
We wish you all a peaceful Christmas.
Someone special visited the children today, to spread a little Christmas cheer!
Don't forget it's Christmas Dinner Day tomorrow.
If you didn't order a Christmas Dinner, please remember your packed lunch.
