Head's Blog

Spring 1

Nessa Class

This half term, Nessa Class has travelled back in time to one of the most fascinating civilisations in human history: Ancient Egypt. The pupils have embraced the topic with enthusiasm, curiosity, and plenty of creativity. In English, they have been crafting their very own tomb raider adventure stories, drawing inspiration from the mysteries of ancient tombs, hidden treasures, and mythical legends.

To enrich their narratives, pupils even invented their own Egyptian gods, each with unique powers, appearances and symbolic meanings. These imaginative creations have helped bring their stories to life and deepen their understanding of Egyptian mythology. In history lessons, the class has taken a broad look at Egyptian civilisation-exploring everything from the daily lives of ancient Egyptians to their remarkable achievements in architecture, writing, farming and religion. Pupils have been particularly enthusiastic about learning how the Egyptians built their iconic structures and developed hieroglyphic writing.

As part of our design and technology work, Nessa Class stepped into the shoes of engineers, building impressive cardboard pyramids, sphinxes, obelisks, and sarcophagi. These models showcased not only their creativity but also their understanding of how and why these structures were important in Egyptian society. Alongside their engineering, the children also had the delicious opportunity to make gingerbread pyramids, combining baking skills with historical knowledge-an activity that was as fun to smell and taste as it was to build!

To complete the topic, pupils explored Egyptian art, experimenting with patterns, colours and shapes inspired by artefacts and wall paintings discovered in tombs. Their artwork reflects the bold colours and symmetry typical of ancient Egyptian style, and the pride they have taken in the final results is clear. It has been a truly exciting half term filled with imagination, problem‑solving and hands‑on learning.

Kensa Class

Kensa Class has journeyed much further back in time this half term, delving into the cold and captivating world of the Ice Age. Through this topic, pupils have gained an excellent understanding of the animals, environments and challenges of this prehistoric period. In English, the children have been working hard on their explanation texts, focusing on how Ice Age animals adapted to their environments. From thick fur and camouflage to migration and specialised diets, pupils explored a variety of fascinating adaptations and explained them using clear structure and technical vocabulary.

In art, the class has been learning the skill of weaving. Using different materials, colours and patterns, pupils produced beautiful woven pieces that required patience, resilience and fine‑motor precision. This practical craft offered a calming and rewarding contrast to the more scientific elements of their topic.

Geography lessons have centred on climate change, helping the children understand how climates have shifted over time and why changes are happening today. They learned about the impact of global warming, the importance of protecting natural environments, and simple actions we can take to care for our planet.

In maths, our Year 1 and Year 2 pupils have been working on multiplication, using arrays to help them visualise groups and repeated addition. By arranging objects into columns and rows, the children gained a stronger understanding of how multiplication works and built confidence in solving problems independently. It has been a thoughtful, creative and enriching half term for Kensa Class.

Storytellers Nursery

This half term at Storytellers Nursery has been full of exploration, imagination and meaningful learning experiences. Our theme began with space, which immediately captured the children's curiosity. Using paper mâche, they created their very own planets, carefully painting them once they had dried. This hands‑on creative work supported sensory development as well as early artistic skills. Alongside the practical activities, the children enjoyed learning the names of the planets and developing early maths skills by ordering them by size. This simple but effective task encouraged problem solving, comparison language and mathematical reasoning.

As the term progressed, we spent a week exploring emotions and feelings, using the beloved story The Colour Monster as our focus. The children learned to recognise and name different feelings, and to understand that all emotions are normal and can be talked about. Through discussion, play and creative activities, they strengthened their emotional literacy and began developing key skills that support wellbeing and communication.

To end the half term on a calm and nurturing note, the children enjoyed a special Spa Day. This included making and tasting a healthy fruit snack, taking part in relaxing and mindful activities, and spending moments of quiet interaction with staff. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to unwind, feel cared for and build strong relationships with familiar adults.

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Blisland School was built in 1880 and serves the village of Blisland and surrounding area. The school is located just outside the beautiful village of Blisland in a hamlet, named Waterloo, on the very edge of Bodmin Moor. Sitting within these wonderful surroundings, the environment in which we live plays a large role in our aim to deliver a happy and vibrant school that provides a wealth of opportunities for children to create, explore, invent and extend their learning.

We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive ethos; our team of staff work incredibly hard to ensure that every child achieves the highest standards possible during their time with us. We are committed to providing the highest standard of teaching and learning and we achieve this through a rich and broad curriculum that provides a combination of challenge, support, encouragement and praise to ensure that all pupils fulfil their potential.

Blisland School is a very special place offering a unique, quality education.

Andrew Smith, Head of School

Head of School:
Andrew Smith

Blisland
Waterloo
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL30 4JX

01208 850565
secretary@blislandprimary.co.uk
https://www.blislandprimary.co.uk