Fantastic French Day!

What a fantastic week we have had in Tregantle Class! 

This week, we enjoyed an amazing whole-school French Day. The children immersed themselves in all things French and had so much fun taking part in a range of exciting activities. We competed in a boules competition, made our very own Eurostars, created beautiful French flags and learnt some French words and phrases. Of course, no French Day would be complete without tasting some delicious French food - fantastique!

We also enjoyed a very special Transition Day, where the children spent time in their new classrooms and met the adults they will be working with next year. It was wonderful to see their excitement, confidence and enthusiasm as they embraced this important step in their school journey.

As always, we are incredibly proud of our Tregantle children. They continue to amaze us with their kindness, resilience and willingness to try new things. Watching how much they have grown throughout the year has been a real privilege, and we know they are more than ready for their next adventure. Bravo, Tregantle Class - what a fabulous week! 

Tincombe Trip

What a fantastic week we've had in Tregantle Class!

We were so excited to visit Tincombe Park for a day of exploring, discovering and enjoying the great outdoors together. Our adventure began with a bug hunt, and the children were amazed by all of the fascinating creatures they found. We spotted dragonflies, spiders, beetles and even grasshoppers! Everyone carefully observed the mini beasts and talked about where they live and why they are important to our environment.

Next, we took part in a brass rubbing treasure hunt, searching for wildlife-themed plaques hidden around the park. The children worked brilliantly together to find each one and enjoyed creating their own brass rubbings to remember the animals they discovered. Along the way, we also learnt about how we can all help to care for our local environment by looking after wildlife and keeping our parks clean and tidy.

After a busy morning of exploring, we all sat together to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the sunshine. It was lovely to relax, chat with our friends and take in the beautiful surroundings. We were incredibly proud of all the children throughout the day.

Their behaviour was absolutely wonderful, they listened carefully, showed kindness and respect to one another, and represented our school brilliantly. They should all be very proud of themselves. Well done, Tregantle Class-we had a truly memorable day at Tincombe Park!

Tregantle Class Blog - A Wonderful Day at Tincombe Park!

What a fantastic week we've had in Tregantle Class!

We were so excited to visit Tincombe Park for a day of exploring, discovering and enjoying the great outdoors together. Our adventure began with a bug hunt, and the children were amazed by all of the fascinating creatures they found. We spotted dragonflies, spiders, beetles and even grasshoppers! Everyone carefully observed the mini beasts and talked about where they live and why they are important to our environment.

Next, we took part in a brass rubbing treasure hunt, searching for wildlife-themed plaques hidden around the park. The children worked brilliantly together to find each one and enjoyed creating their own brass rubbings to remember the animals they discovered. Along the way, we also learnt about how we can all help to care for our local environment by looking after wildlife and keeping our parks clean and tidy.

After a busy morning of exploring, we all sat together to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the sunshine. It was lovely to relax, chat with our friends and take in the beautiful surroundings.

We were incredibly proud of all the children throughout the day. Their behaviour was absolutely wonderful, they listened carefully, showed kindness and respect to one another, and represented our school brilliantly. They should all be very proud of themselves. Well done, Tregantle Class-we had a truly memorable day at Tincombe Park!

Football Frenzy! 

It has been another busy and exciting week in Tregantle Class!

We have really enjoyed taking part in the Bridge Games this week. This year's event had a fantastic football theme to celebrate the World Cup, and the children loved getting involved in all of the activities. They showed amazing teamwork, determination, and enthusiasm, scoring lots of points for Brunel School. We are so proud of how brilliantly they represented our school!

We have also been getting close to nature this week with a bug hunt! The children were delighted to discover a wonderful range of mini beasts, including snails and caterpillars. It was lovely to see their curiosity and excitement as they carefully explored and found out more about the creatures around us.

We are now busy with our preparations for Sports Day next week. The children have been practicing hard and are looking forward to showing off their skills. Fingers crossed for some lovely weather so we can enjoy a fantastic day together!

Well done, Tregantle Class, for another brilliant week! 

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

The highlight of our week was definitely our wonderful class assembly, where we shared the story of The Enormous Turnip with our parents and the whole school.

The children amazed us all with their fantastic storytelling, confident acting, and brilliant actions. They sang their song about turnip soup beautifully and shared photographs of themselves making their very own turnip soup.

It was wonderful to see how much they had enjoyed bringing the story to life. The children also performed a fantastic dance, confidently showing the different characters from the story as they worked together to pull up the enormous turnip! We were so impressed by their creativity and enthusiasm.

Another highlight was seeing the amazing character masks that each child had independently designed and created. Every mask was unique and showed the children's imagination and hard work. The children also shared what they had learned from the story, especially the important message about working together and being a "Teamwork Tiger!" They showed us that when we support each other, we can achieve great things.

Every single child spoke confidently, joined in brilliantly, and truly shone. We are incredibly proud of you, Tregantle Class - well done for a fantastic first assembly!

The Enormous Turnip

What a fantastic week we have had in Tregantle Class!

This week, we have been learning the story *The Enormous Turnip*. We have really enjoyed bringing the story to life by making up actions to retell it, learning songs about the story and even making our very own turnip soup. It was delicious, and we were very proud to try something new!

On Wednesday, we welcomed our parents and carers into school for a 'Mastering Number' session. Everyone had lots of fun playing number games together and sharing our maths learning. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the children.

Friday was our exciting 'Bend the Rules Day'! We had great fun wearing non-school uniform and especially enjoyed playing football during maths time!

We hope you all have a wonderful half-term break and we look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for the second half of the summer term.

Tregantle Class Visit Saltash Fire Station

This week, Tregantle Class enjoyed an exciting visit to Saltash Fire Station.

The children walked to the station and spent the afternoon learning all about fire safety and fire prevention. The firefighters showed the children around the fire station and explained how they help keep the community safe.

Everyone loved exploring the fire engine and discovering all of the different equipment carried onboard. One of the highlights of the visit was having the chance to use the water hose and aim at a target - the children had so much fun taking turns and showing off their aiming skills!

The children also enjoyed trying on the firefighters' protective kit and pretending to be firefighters themselves. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and curiosity throughout the visit.

A huge thank you to everyone at Saltash Fire Station for welcoming us and inspiring the next generation of firefighters!

A Week Full of Creativity!

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

In our crafting sessions, the children used a fantastic range of junk modelling materials to design and build their own vehicles. There were some incredibly imaginative ideas, and everyone worked so hard to create unique models using boxes, tubes, bottle tops and more!

During PE, we focused on developing our throwing and catching skills. The children practised carefully controlling their movements and worked brilliantly with partners and teams to improve their coordination and confidence.

We also enjoyed a fantastic music lesson with our specialist music teacher, Mrs Clavier. The children explored how to keep to the rhythm of a song using instruments and body movement. It was lovely to see everyone joining in enthusiastically and developing their sense of timing and beat.

Our gardening activities kept us very busy too! The children have been planting and caring for flowers around the school grounds, helping to make our outdoor spaces bright, colourful and welcoming. We are looking forward to watching everything grow over the coming weeks.

Finally, we celebrated David Attenborough's 100th birthday by taking part in a whole-school creative project. Together, we created a wonderful scene featuring animals from across the world, inspired by the amazing wildlife he has spent his life sharing with us. What a busy, exciting and creative week it has been in Tregantle Class - well done everyone!

Singing and Planting!

What a fantastic week we've had in Tregantle Class! The children have really immersed themselves in our topic on transport and vehicles. They have been busy creating hot air balloons, cars, and aeroplanes, which are now proudly on display in our classroom. It's wonderful to see their creativity and hard work showcased for everyone to enjoy.

On Monday, we welcomed a specialist music teacher who led the class in fun pulse and rhythm games. The session was full of energy and excitement, and the children especially loved playing the ukulele and joining in with singing. It was a truly enjoyable experience for all.

We have also been getting our hands dirty in the garden by planting seeds. The children learned how to carefully plant and look after them, and we are now eagerly watching and waiting to see them grow! In literacy, the children produced some fantastic "have a go" writing about planting seeds. They showed great confidence using their phonics knowledge and tricky words-well done!

In maths, we have been practising accurate counting of objects up to 20. The children have been working hard to develop their confidence and accuracy.

It has been a very busy, productive, and fun-filled week. We are so proud of everything the children have achieved!