Jumping for joy in Whitsand!

What another fantastic week we have had in Whitsand! The children have been busy learning, exploring and challenging themselves across the curriculum.

PE – Jumping for Joy!

In PE this week, the children have been practising jumping off benches, focusing on landing safely with bent knees and keeping their bodies facing forwards. They then took on an extra challenge by adding quarter and half turns to their jumps before showing off their tuck jumps. We were so impressed with their enthusiasm and confidence as they developed their jumping skills!

Geography – Welly Walk Explorers!

In Geography, we headed outside for a welly walk! The children enjoyed exploring their surroundings and looking carefully at the different objects they could spot. They then used their observations to think about which season we might be in and what clues in the environment helped them to decide. It was wonderful to see such curious little explorers!

English – Setting Descriptions

In English, we have been busy completing our final writes for our setting descriptions of The Candy House. The children have been working hard to include exciting adjectives to describe the setting, adverbials of place to help the reader picture the setting, and rhetorical questions to engage their audience. We are looking forward to celebrating their fantastic finished pieces!

Well done, Whitsand! You have worked incredibly hard this week and should be very proud of all you have achieved.

What another great week! Have a lovely weekend!

A Week of Jumping, Number Crunching and Rock Star Learning!

What a fantastic week we have had in Lantic Class! In PE, we have been exploring jumping and practising lots of different ways to jump. The children have shown great enthusiasm and confidence, even challenging themselves to jump off a bench using a variety of different jumps. We have been developing our coordination, balance and jumping skills along the way!

In Maths, we have been enjoying learning about addition and subtraction. We have used a range of practical manipulatives to help us explore number problems, work out answers and develop our understanding. It has been wonderful to see the children getting hands-on with their learning!

In English, we have been learning all about commas in a list. To help us understand where commas belong, we got active and used practical activities to create our own lists. This was a fun way to bring our grammar learning to life! 

Thursday was an especially exciting day as we transformed into rock stars to launch Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS)! We kicked off the day with a special launch assembly, got involved in an exciting whole-school battle and then had the opportunity to show our parents how to use TTRS in the classroom. The children loved getting involved and showing off their rock star skills! 

Well done, Lantic Class, for another brilliant week of learning, enthusiasm and hard work. We are so proud of you all!

We have had a very exciting snack time at Storytellers this week as the children became little fruit explorers!

We introduced a selection of new and interesting fruits for the children to investigate. There was lots of curiosity and excitement as they compared the different sizes, shapes, colours and textures, making predictions about what might be hiding inside before we cut them open.

The children loved discovering what each fruit looked like inside, exploring the different smells and textures and, most importantly, having a go at tasting some new flavours. It was wonderful to see so many willing to try something they hadn't tasted before!

We also talked about why fruit is a healthy snack choice and how eating different fruits helps our bodies grow, stay healthy and gives us energy.

Along the way, the children developed their communication and language, observation, prediction and descriptive skills, while building confidence to explore unfamiliar foods and make their own choices.

A deliciously exciting way to learn through everyday experiences at Storytellers!

What a busy and exciting week we have had in Tregantle Class!

The children have been absolutely brilliant and we are so proud of all the enthusiasm, curiosity and effort they have shown throughout the week. A very special highlight was our Remembrance Service. The children were wonderful and showed such care and respect as we came together as a school to remember those who have served and sacrificed for others. Throughout the week, we have been exploring the theme of Remembrance back in our classroom, using the poppy as our inspiration. The children have enjoyed getting creative in lots of different ways, making beautiful red poppies using play dough, carefully painting their own poppy pictures and working together to create a special poppy wreath. These activities provided lots of opportunities to develop our fine motor skills, experiment with different materials and talk about why the poppy is such an important symbol of Remembrance. It has been lovely to see the children taking such pride in their creations and sharing their ideas with one another.

Thursday brought a very different kind of excitement as we joined in with the school's Times Table Rock Stars Day! The children looked fantastic arriving at school dressed up as rock stars, complete with some brilliant outfits and plenty of rock star attitude! We had a wonderful day celebrating all things maths and numbers. The classroom was full of energy as we explored numbers through a range of fun and practical activities. It was a great opportunity to develop our confidence with numbers, practice our counting skills and enjoy some mathematical challenges together. Most importantly, we discovered that maths is lots of fun!

We have also been making the most of the dry weather whenever we can and have loved spending time outside in our garden. The children particularly enjoy having the freedom to explore, investigate and use their imaginations in our outdoor environment. Whether they are enjoying imaginative play, exploring the different resources, working together to build and create or simply discovering what is happening in the garden, there are always lots of wonderful learning opportunities taking place. Outdoor play is such an important part of our day, giving the children opportunities to develop their physical skills, build friendships, practise sharing and turn-taking and, of course, enjoy being active in the fresh air. It has been lovely to see the children growing in confidence, becoming increasingly independent and developing their friendships as they play and learn together.

We are so pleased with how well they are embracing all the different experiences on offer and how enthusiastically they approach each new activity. Another fantastic week in Tregantle Class! We are very proud of our wonderful learners and look forward to seeing what adventures next week brings.

Canute Class Blog

What a lovely week we have had in Canute Class!

Our enquiry question for this half term is “Do we all celebrate the same way?” Throughout the half term, we will be exploring celebrations from around the world and learning about the different ways people mark special occasions.

Last week, we learnt all about Guy Fawkes, and this week our focus has been on Remembrance. In Drawing Club, we based our learning around the beautiful CBeebies clip Poppies, which inspired some thoughtful conversations and lovely discussions about remembering those who have served and sacrificed for others.

In Maths, our Year 1 children have been exploring addition and subtraction, while our Reception children have been busy thinking about subitising and recognising quantities without needing to count them.

We have also been very lucky this week to have the opportunity to visit our friends at Darite Primary School! We spent the day learning alongside them, which gave us a wonderful opportunity to practise our communication skills, meet new people and begin building new friendships.

We had a fantastic time exploring their outdoor area. There were minibeasts to discover, dens to build, trees and equipment to climb, and lots of opportunities to explore, play and have fun together! We are already hoping that our new friends might come and visit us at Polruan soon.

We have had such a busy and enjoyable week, full of learning, exploring and making memories.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Fernie, Mrs Andrew and Mrs Hughes

Exploring Diwali and Inter Faith Week!

We’ve had a busy week in Heligan class.

We have been learning about Diwali and how it is celebrated. We tried on clothing and talked about the beautiful detailing, we coloured our own Rangoli patterns and looked at Diya lamps. As it is Inter-Faith Week this week, we have also talked about the importance of light, and what light might symbolise to us, and different religions.
We have also started our new big question: ‘How have toys changed?’ and have explored old and new toys in our History lessons and compared how toys have changed over time. Next week we are interviewing a member of staff to find out about their favourite toy from the past!
On Friday, we have got our trip to Morwellham Quay, which we are very excited about!

Well done Heligan class, another great week.

Celebrating Diwali and Bonfire Night

Year 5 and 6 Get Creative at Saltash Library! ☃️✨

Our Year 5 and 6 children have been getting into the festive spirit with a lovely visit to Saltash Library!

During their visit, the children took part in a creative workshop where they made their very own snowman lanterns. They thoroughly enjoyed getting creative, carefully crafting and decorating their lanterns ready for a very special occasion.

The idea is that the children can bring their finished lanterns along to the Saltash Christmas Lights Switch-On on Friday 13th in Fore Street, helping to add a little extra sparkle to the celebrations!

We hope lots of our children will be able to attend with their wonderful creations and join in the festive fun as our town lights up for Christmas.

A huge thank you to the team at Saltash Library for providing such a fun and creative experience. We can't wait to see our snowmen lanterns glowing! ❄️

Year 5 and 6 Get Creative at Saltash Library! ☃️✨

Our Year 5 and 6 children have been getting into the festive spirit with a lovely visit to Saltash Library!

During their visit, the children took part in a creative workshop where they made their very own snowman lanterns. They thoroughly enjoyed getting creative, carefully crafting and decorating their lanterns ready for a very special occasion.

The idea is that the children can bring their finished lanterns along to the Saltash Christmas Lights Switch-On on Friday 13th in Fore Street, helping to add a little extra sparkle to the celebrations!

We hope lots of our children will be able to attend with their wonderful creations and join in the festive fun as our town lights up for Christmas.

A huge thank you to the team at Saltash Library for providing such a fun and creative experience. We can't wait to see our snowmen lanterns glowing! ❄️

Year 5 and 6: Making a Difference in Our Community and Celebrating Dance!

It has been a busy and exciting time for our Year 5 and 6 children at Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy, with two fantastic opportunities to learn more about the world around them!

Shaping the Future of Saltash

The children recently visited Saltash Library, where they had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the council and share their thoughts about the future of Saltash. They discussed what makes our town a great place to live, as well as ideas about how it could be improved for the future. The children also completed a survey, giving them the chance to share their opinions and have their voices heard. It was a wonderful opportunity to find out more about how local decisions are made and how young people can play an important role in shaping their community.

Celebrating Black History Month Through Dance

We were also delighted to welcome Ballare Dance School into school for a special dance workshop to celebrate Black History Month. The children discovered the inspiring story of Katherine Dunham, an influential African-American dancer, choreographer and anthropologist, and learned about the unique dance style known as the Dunham Method.

After finding out more about Katherine Dunham's contribution to dance, the children were introduced to a range of new dance moves and had the opportunity to put their skills into practice. The session finished with everyone learning a short dance routine, bringing together some of the movements they had explored.

It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Black history and culture while developing our confidence, creativity and appreciation of different dance styles.

Well done to all of our Year 5 and 6 children for their enthusiasm, curiosity and positive participation in both experiences. We are incredibly proud of the way they continue to engage with opportunities to learn, contribute and make a difference!

Year 5 and 6: Making a Difference in Our Community and Celebrating Dance!

It has been a busy and exciting time for our Year 5 and 6 children at Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy, with two fantastic opportunities to learn more about the world around them!

Shaping the Future of Saltash

The children recently visited Saltash Library, where they had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the council and share their thoughts about the future of Saltash. They discussed what makes our town a great place to live, as well as ideas about how it could be improved for the future. The children also completed a survey, giving them the chance to share their opinions and have their voices heard. It was a wonderful opportunity to find out more about how local decisions are made and how young people can play an important role in shaping their community.

Celebrating Black History Month Through Dance

We were also delighted to welcome Ballare Dance School into school for a special dance workshop to celebrate Black History Month. The children discovered the inspiring story of Katherine Dunham, an influential African-American dancer, choreographer and anthropologist, and learned about the unique dance style known as the Dunham Method.

After finding out more about Katherine Dunham's contribution to dance, the children were introduced to a range of new dance moves and had the opportunity to put their skills into practice. The session finished with everyone learning a short dance routine, bringing together some of the movements they had explored.

It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Black history and culture while developing our confidence, creativity and appreciation of different dance styles.

Well done to all of our Year 5 and 6 children for their enthusiasm, curiosity and positive participation in both experiences. We are incredibly proud of the way they continue to engage with opportunities to learn, contribute and make a difference!

October in the ARC

We have been very busy in the Arc this month. We had a selection of pumpkins that we used to paint and carve. We also watched them explode during our rise session. Freddie W loved the jelly filled pumpkin! Eddie carved a fantastic face in his. 
Before half term we were concentration on becoming more independent in our pizza cooking. We had to follow  a visual checklist to make sure that every stage was complete. This half term we are focusing in biscuits and we will have the same focus on independence. This week the children made Grufalo shaped biscuits to link with our sensory story. 
We have had a switch around for our Morning Routine this month and the children have been really engaged with our morning songs, where we focus on the day of the week and the weather. Over time we will build this up to include our feelings. 

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TALLAND'S BLOG 6.11.26

Another Wonderful Week in Talland Class!

What a week we've had! We hope you're all looking forward to a lovely, well-earned weekend. It's been another busy and brilliant few days in Talland Class, with plenty of brainpower, determination, laughter and lots of reasons to feel proud. The children have continued to throw themselves into their learning, embracing new challenges and giving everything their very best.

Let's take a little look at what we've been up to!

Maths:
Our Year 4 mathematicians have been diving into the world of decimals and have also started exploring area (our special Friday maths investigation!). Meanwhile, Year 5 have been busy wrapping up their unit on multiplication and division. Lots of mathematical thinking going on!

English:
We've officially begun our first narrative writing unit of the year, exploring the fascinating Maya myth of The Hero Twins. There's been plenty of storytelling, retelling and dramatic performances, with a few budding actors and actresses really getting into character! We have some exciting writing ahead of us!

PE:
It's been a week of balancing, stretching and dribbling! We've had the gymnastics mats out, practicing individual and partner balances and discovering just how much control and strength they require. We've also headed out onto the field to sharpen up our football dribbling skills. Just a reminder that gymnastics will usually take place on Wednesdays and football on Thursdays this term.

History:
Why do we remember the Maya? Our new enquiry is well and truly underway, and we're beginning to uncover the fascinating world of the ancient Maya. There's so much to discover, and we're all excited to see where our learning takes us! We're also on a mission to transform our classroom into a Maya-inspired city, so I may have mentioned that we're on the lookout for a few jungle-themed bits and pieces! Please don't let the children raid the house just yet – we've asked them to check with you before bringing anything in!

Celebrations and Special Mentions:
A special shout-out goes to April for always taking the time to ask how your day is going. Such a thoughtful, kind and caring gesture - what a lovely quality to have! A huge well done, too, to Harper and Alfie for earning their next badges in the 99 Club. Fantastic effort!

And that's another week wrapped up! Thank you, as always, for your continued support and for helping make our classroom such a lovely place to learn. Have a fabulous weekend, everyone. Put your feet up, enjoy yourselves and we'll see you next week for more learning, laughter and adventures!

Signing off with big smiles (because it's FriYAY!), Mr. Langley and Mr. Bishop. 

The first week back has been amazing in terms of what we have learnt! Our new enquiry is, 'What did the Romans do for us?' and we have been learning about how Rome was built and the influence the Roman army had on expanse of the Roman Empire. We are using this as a hook for English, where we are immersing ourselves into the narrative Escape from Pompeii. We will be writing a timeslip story whereby we are transported back to the day Vesuvius erupted and create an epic escape! This week we have been growing our sentences to include adverbials of place and personification. We have written an engaging setting opener to hook in our reader. Next week we will be characterising speech, generating a conversation between to two protagonists.

In Maths, Y6s have been learning how to do short and long division and Y5s have been learning about prime, square and cube numbers. I have to say, the presentation of the children's work is really coming on well as are their skills at manipulating number.

In our wider curriculum, aside from history, we have been learning about the meaning of Brahman in Hinduism - investigating the 'salt water' tale to show Brahman may not be visible but is always a part of you and how being different makes you unique and who you are in PSHE. It is football and gymnastics in PE and reading, speaking and writing multiples of ten in French. 

POLITE REMINDER
It is parent consultations next week so I will look forward to seeing you all then.

That's all for now so have a lovely weekend and see you all on Monday!
Miss Randle and Miss Colton.

This week , as we settle back after the half term we have been busy celebrating firework night.

The children have enjoyed an exciting printing / painting and glittery sequin session, which produced some amazingly colourful firework pictures.

We watched some recorded firework displays and noticed the patterns that were made and the colours that were on display - how beautiful they were, but very noisy!

Sorry, Sarah, for all the glittery sequins on the floor (and in our hair / in our clothes)!