Posted 09/02/2025
by Lynn Cox
At the end of last week some of our Year 3 and Year 4 took place in part in a multi skills festival. They all reported back that they had a great time and they represented the school fantastically.
Last week the Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 were treated to a special assembly about rivers and science - delivered by two scientists (Alice and Reg) from Exeter University. The children learnt about the ways in which scientists test water quality in order to keep our river water safe. The Year 4 class are going to be taking part in a Freshwater Monitoring project with a focus on the River Tamar in Gunnislake.
Congratulations also to a group of our Y4 children who represent the Junior school in the Bridge Dodgeball Tournament at Callywith College. Mrs Hannaford and Mrs Pearce, who accompanied them to the tournament, were so impressed with the ways in which they showed excellent sportsmanship throughout the competition. Mrs Hannaford also accompanied our mixed football team to the Arena tournament in Callington where they lost one match and drew the other. Fantastic effort to all!
Pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 learnt some of the important basics of First Aid this week. They learnt how to operate a defibrillator and perform CPR-. They were rewarded with some lovely certificates, which were presented during Friday's celebration assembly.
Thank you to all of you who sent in your unwanted clothes for the Bag2School initiative. We raised £30! Thank you also to those of you who have already signed up on the Easy Fundraising website www.easyfundraising.org.uk. every time you shop online through this website you will make money for both schools and it won't cost you a penny extra!
We are collecting Easter egg donations for the children in Petrykivka, Ukraine. If you are able to donate an egg then can you send it into school by 26th February.
Wow are now collecting any unwanted items for a Jumble Sale to be held in the Junior base on Saturday 8th March.
A reminder that Friday 14th February is an INSET day and the school will not be open for pupils on that day.
Posted 09/02/2025
by Lynn Cox
At the end of last week some of our Year 3 and Year 4 took place in part in a multi skills festival. They all reported back that they had a great time and they represented the school fantastically.
Last week the Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 were treated to a special assembly about rivers and science - delivered by two scientists (Alice and Reg) from Exeter University. The children learnt about the ways in which scientists test water quality in order to keep our river water safe. The Year 4 class are going to be taking part in a Freshwater Monitoring project with a focus on the River Tamar in Gunnislake.
Congratulations also to a group of our Y4 children who represent the Junior school in the Bridge Dodgeball Tournament at Callywith College. Mrs Hannaford and Mrs Pearce, who accompanied them to the tournament, were so impressed with the ways in which they showed excellent sportsmanship throughout the competition. Mrs Hannaford also accompanied our mixed football team to the Arena tournament in Callington where they lost one match and drew the other. Fantastic effort to all!
Pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 learnt some of the important basics of First Aid this week. They learnt how to operate a defibrillator and perform CPR-. They were rewarded with some lovely certificates, which were presented during Friday's celebration assembly.
Thank you to all of you who sent in your unwanted clothes for the Bag2School initiative. We raised £30! Thank you also to those of you who have already signed up on the Easy Fundraising website www.easyfundraising.org.uk. every time you shop online through this website you will make money for both schools and it won't cost you a penny extra!
We are collecting Easter egg donations for the children in Petrykivka, Ukraine. If you are able to donate an egg then can you send it into school by 26th February.
Wow are now collecting any unwanted items for a Jumble Sale to be held in the Junior base on Saturday 8th March.
A reminder that Friday 14th February is an INSET day and the school will not be open for pupils on that day.
Posted 09/02/2025
by Michele Spencer
Well done to our fantastic 6 who competed excellently at the Dodgeball tournament on Thursday. The team were able to enjoy the sports facilities at Callywith College and managed 3rd place out of 13 schools! We are very proud of you all for showing our school values throughout each game. Congratulations!
Posted 07/02/2025
by Helen Fitzsimmons
Hello Everyone,
We have enjoyed a variety of learning tasks which have helped to improve our wellbeing in Penhallow. After watching a clip from the film ‘Inside Out’ we were able to name and describe different feelings and emotions. We read the story ‘The Colour Monster’ and created feelings jars using colours which helped to describe different feelings. We also learnt a song, linked to these ideas. The children’s vocabulary has really improved throughout these activities.
We have all been really proud of our reception children recently, who are beginning to write their own words and captions, using their recently acquired phonic knowledge. We even caught some children writing for fun during choosing time. Well done reception!
Year 1 have been working very hard in maths this week, adding and subtracting numbers to 20. They have been using number lines and drawing on their knowledge of number facts to represent their knowledge in different ways. We have written fact families using addition and subtraction and used bar models and part while models to record number sentences.
During our Geography lesson this week, we went outside to observe different forms of clouds. We located different areas of the UK on a map, and learnt about seasons and weather patterns in the UK.
We all had a lovely end to our week, with a day of birdwatching, yoga, and outdoor learning. All of this, combined with a fascinating visit from a Hindu lady, who brought in a huge selection of artefacts which helped us to understand her religion and beliefs, has made sure that we have had a very varied and interesting week.
We hope you all have a lovely weekend.
From the Penhallow team.
Posted 07/02/2025
by Joanna Rickard
Our book this week ‘All through the night’ explored the jobs that keep a city running and ready for the next day. We discovered nurses, doctors, police officers, delivery workers and cleaners through this beautifully illustrated picture book to help us understand that many people still go out to work when we are asleep in our homes.
The children enjoyed some doctors and nurse role play with our tuff tray becoming a medical table for the poorly babies. Lots of bandages and plasters were applied and medicine given and we are pleased all babies are now very healthy!
We had some grand conversations around the types of jobs there are, and who could recognise what they were from the uniforms or what vehicle they were in. We were very impressed with how many job roles were known.
We enjoyed discovering what an X-ray was and even had a go at our own X-ray art that the children found very entertaining as we had to spray their arms with paint!
There has been lots of outside play in this sunny but rather chilly weather, please ensure your child comes to pre-school with a warm coat to ensure they enjoy their outside play as much as possible.
We can’t quite believe how fast this half term has gone, with next week being our final week before half term break.
A reminder that Thursday is our last day with Friday being an Inset day for both pre-school and school.
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend,
The Pre-school Team.
Posted 07/02/2025
by Ruth Smith
As part of our learning this week we have been looking at sizes.
In our focus story, Goldilocks came across bowls of porridge, chairs and beds that were small, medium and large so the children were tasked to find different resources or parts of the activities where they could compare and find different sizes.
We talked about other words to describe small (tiny, little, minute), medium (middle sized) and large (huge, enormous, gigantic, massive); we also talked abut how the size of something could change if we compared the item to other things that were smaller or larger.
Posted 07/02/2025
by Jane Wills
This week, we have taken part in Children’s Mental Health Week. We have focussed on mindfulness and talked about how we can make ourselves feel calm. The sunshine has helped enormously with mood and a significant part of the responses from the children have been taling about how much they enjoy spending time outdoors.
On Tuesday afternoon, Canute class went to the beach to build sandcastles and Tregeagle class enjoyed their outdoor PE lesson for the first time in weeks without getting cold and wet.
We were also joined by Reverend Allen who shared stories about the importance of feeling happy and content with the person you are. Children’s Mental Health Week is an important time to highlight the well-being of young minds, encouraging children to express themselves, build resilience, and develop positive coping strategies.
We had a fantastic end to the Mental Health Week with parents joining us on Friday afternoon. It was lovely to see so many families coming together to engage in mindfulness activities; a really powerful way to strengthen connections and promote calm, focus, and emotional awareness.
Achievement Assembly:
Mental Health Star of the Week:
Antonia for her relentless positivity and spreading joy and confidence among her peers.
Nya for always coming into school smiling and happy to join in with any activity.
Writer of the Week
Erin for working with focus, concentration and care to produce a great draft copy of her report.
Irina for really thinking about how to make her writing interesting and entertaining for the reader.
Posted 07/02/2025
by Andrew Smith
Blisland Blast Away Competition
On Thursday 6th February we attended the Bridge Schools Dodgeball Tournament at Callywith College.
We were only allowed to take 6 children from Year 3 & 4, in order to make it a fair pick we put names in a hat and drew out 6 for the team.
Our squad for the day was Todd, George, John, Harry, Cadan and Emma.
We arrived at Callywith College and lined up along all the other teams.
The tournament started off not so well with us losing the first game against Polperro, this seem to get our team fired up and they went on to win every game after that.
We finished the 1st phase at the top of our group, this meant that we qualified to play in the play off for 1st and 2nd place.
Our final game was against Looe who were the winners of the other group.
We won the final game making us the Dodgeball Champions!!!
Massive well done to the team, we are so proud of you all.
Gate opening times
A quick reminder that the school gate will be open from 8.30 -8.45am. Please ensure all pupils are dropped off as promptly as possible. After the gate is closed, parents will need to contact the school office using the buzzer. Staff will ensure the gate is manned between 8.30 and 8.45am but we are desperate to get back to supporting learning so please help us keep this process as efficient as possible.
Blisland Primary School’s Valentine’s Disco Fun!
The Valentine’s Disco was a fantastic afternoon full of fun, laughter, and celebration! Held at Blisland Village Hall, pupils enjoyed an exciting night of dancing, games, and friendly competition, making it a memorable event for everyone who attended.
The dance floor was full of energy as pupils showed off their best moves to their favourite songs. From classic party tunes to the latest hits, everyone had a great time dancing with their friends and joining in with group dances. The atmosphere was filled with smiles and laughter as pupils celebrated Valentine’s Day together.
Alongside dancing, there were plenty of fun games to enjoy. Bingo was a big hit, with pupils eagerly marking off their pictures in hopes of winning. "Pin the Kiss on the Frog" brought lots of giggles as blindfolded players tried their best to place their kiss in the right spot. One of the most exciting parts of the afternoon was the battle remote control cars, where pupils took turns racing and competing in thrilling head-to-head battles.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise the event and to all the pupils for bringing so much enthusiasm! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more photos from the night!
Posted 07/02/2025
by Sara McKillop
What a brilliant week we have had in Daymer Class! The children have been working hard across all subjects, developing their skills and creativity in so many ways. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to:
Monday’s St Anne’s visit celebrated Elmer’s birthday!
English – Stories and Poetry
This week, the children edited and improved their adaptations of Stone Age Boy, showing great creativity and attention to detail. We also began our poetry unit by reciting poems in groups and as a class, building confidence and expression in our performances. It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm for poetry growing!
Art – A Splash of Colour!
We started the week by immersing ourselves in the artwork of John Dyer. The children practised different artistic techniques in their sketchbooks before creating their own bright and colourful pieces of Daymer Bay. They worked so hard to capture the beauty of this iconic place while keeping to the Daymer theme. The results are stunning!
Number Day Fun!
Today, we celebrated Number Day by becoming Times Tables Rock Stars for the NSPCC!
History – Trading in the Bronze and Iron Age
In History, we explored the concepts of trading, importing, and exporting during the Bronze and Iron Age. The children had a great time role-playing as traders, exchanging goods with their friends to create the perfect survival kit for the era. It was fantastic to see them thinking strategically and working collaboratively.
Children’s Mental Health Week
Throughout the week, we took part in various activities for Children’s Mental Health Week. From whole-school assemblies to class discussions, we focused on personal growth and self-reflection. We read The Colour Monster, which helped us think about our emotions. The children also shared thoughtful insights about how they can ‘grow’ in different ways.
Dance – A Performance to Remember!
Mr Woolner was delighted to watch the final dance pieces that the children have been working on. Their teamwork, effort, and commitment to perfecting their routines were truly impressive!
Computing – Exciting Coding Projects
· Year 3 have been coding on Scratch, creating sequences and variables to make music. They have really enjoyed experimenting with different sounds and functions!
· Year 4 have been working with Micro:bits, designing step counters, night lights, and emotion badges. Their creativity and problem-solving skills have shone through!
Science – The Power of the Sun
In Science, we explored the effects of sunlight and how it can damage our skin and eyes. The children were fascinated by this topic and had great discussions about how we can protect ourselves from the sun.
A Celebration of Art Week
We ended the week by enjoying a wonderful art display, showcasing the fantastic artwork created by classes across the school. The children loved seeing what their peers had produced and took great pride in their own work.
Thank you for your continued support. We hope you have a lovely weekend!
Posted 07/02/2025
by Katie Grinsted
What a busy week we've had in Tregantle! We have been so immersed in creativity during our Brunel art week. The children of Tregantle have been studying several local artists who create pieces about the sea. We used this as inspiration to create wave scenes by tearing and layering pieces of paper. We added detail with felt tip pens and cotton bud painting. The final pieces are each unique and capture something of our beautiful coastline. It was wonderful to be able to share our art work with the community during our Brunel Art Gallery on Friday.
We have also been taking part in lots of health and well being activities across the week in recognition of Children's mental health week. In Tregantle, we have focused on exploring our emotions. We have been using our star emojis to think about the emotions we experience and how they feel.
On Friday we had lots of fun taking part in the NSPCC number day. We thought about why numbers are so important when we read the story 'Spinderella.' We found out that playing teams games is very difficult without being able to count! The children then thought about what numbers are special to them like birthdays, house numbers and how old we are.
Posted 07/02/2025
by Ben Heasman-Langley
We hope you've all had a tremendous week... we've had an absolute hoot! We've had children representing the school and competing in football matches, dodgeball tournaments and cross country competitions! Every child has done themselves and the school proud so a HUGE well done to these children! Not to mention, we've had the wonderful Tini in to speak about Hinduism to the children, which was incredibly insightful and so lovely to develop our learning about this culture and religion. After this, and to top it all off, we've had a lovely time today thinking about our well being. We began by finding some quantitative data for geography by conducting The Great Birdwatch where we found different types of birds that use our ecosystem. Then, the children took part in lots of fun activities like art, fire making, yoga and dancing. All in all, it's been a brilliant week!
CONGRATULATIONS to Heidi for earning her next badge in 99 club and WELL DONE to Tristan for being noticed this week for trying really hard with his learning and sharing a project with us that he has begun at home. The art he is producing is great and his story telling is highly engaging. Talland are excited to hear the next part!
That's all from us this week. We hope you have a lovely weekend!
Signing off from Mr. Langley, Mr. Bishop and Miss. Colton.
P.S. There will be no year 5 spellings this week as they are ahead of the game... YAY! They will have some fun with the year 5 and 6 statutory word list.
Posted 07/02/2025
by Anthea Hillman
This week we were fortunate to welcome to school Muhunthiny (Tinni) Sivasothy, a remarkable Hindu woman with an incredible passion for sharing her culture, beliefs, and values with others. During a special whole school assembly, she spoke about the key elements of Hinduism: about its rich history, its colourful festivals, and the deep spiritual traditions that are part of daily life for millions of Hindus around the world. Following the assembly, years 4-6 took part in a workshop designed to give students a deeper understanding of Hinduism. Tinni emailed to say that she had thoroughly enjoyed visiting the school saying ‘all the students focused well, were enthusiastic to learn about Hinduism, were well behaved, and respectful.’ We were delighted to see how the children reflected on what they had learned, asking thoughtful questions and sharing their thoughts on the experience.
Children’s Mental Health Week
Wellbeing Morning
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, today, staff and children had a wonderful morning outside taking part in the Big Schools’ Birdwatch; toasting marshmallows around the fire in the school garden; practicing yoga and mindfulness and enjoying art activities involving nature. The children have asked that we have a wellbeing session every term which we intend to organize.
In addition to learning about mental health in class, on Tuesday, Rev Richard spoke about mental health in an assembly and how it is important to know yourself and recognise that there are things about yourself that may be different, but these things are an important part of who you are.
Football Success
Congratulations to our football team who won 3-1 against Bishop Cornish School on Monday. Coach Langley said they played amazingly as a team, passing really well to each other.
Dodgeball Tournament
Our year 3/year 4 team played very well yesterday at Callywith College against other Bridge schools, narrowly missing the final. Well done to all involved.
Upcoming dates
Reminder that Friday 14th February is an INSET day and half term is 17-21 February.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Hillman
Posted 07/02/2025
by Rebecca Hughes
This week the children have been practicing lots of letter formation,
in English. We have followed the story of Christopher Nibble and used pictures
to identify key words and initial sounds. We then used those initial sounds to
write letters using the correct formation.
In maths we have been exploring 6,7, and 8. We have been exploring
1 more and 1 less and also the composition of these numbers. The children are
getting really great at learning what parts make a number!
In phonics we have explored the sounds oa and igh. /igh/ is
our first trigraph and the children did amazingly well at reading words with
this phoneme in.
As we still have our big question of: What can I explore
today? We were lucky enough to explore Mrs Gregory’s giant African land snails
this week. We looked at them closely and felt their shells. Mrs Gregory taught
us so much about them.
On Thursday we had our Speak out, Stay safe assembly
session. We explored ways in which we could be hurt and who we can speak to if
we are scared and worried. We explored
this using the NSPCC and ‘buddy’ the speech bubble!
Today was Times Table Rock Star Day! Although the children
in Foundation do not need to be able to recite their tables we do learn our 2’s
,5’s and 10 times table through song and chant them in class daily. We did this
with an extra whoosh today in our rock star clothes and it was great!
Next week is our last week before half term. Next Friday is
an INSET day.
Have a wonderful weekend
The Foundation Team
Posted 07/02/2025
by Helen King
The children have had a great time producing artwork for our special Art Week at Brunel. Our theme was 'Making Waves' and we are very proud of our final results!
We have been looking at poetry in English and next week we will be writing our own poems about the seasons.
During RE, we looked at how Christians share Jesus' 'Good News' and we shared our own news.
Posted 07/02/2025
by David Parry
The children have learned about Picasso this week and used his unique techniques to create their own piece of art based on cubism. They chose to either create a 2-D or 3-D version of a portrait. They had so much fun and laughter doing this activity.
During maths, the children have finally grasped the concept of multiplying numbers using the column method. They will progress to division next week.
The children's magnificent stories are now completed and have been edited to include many features of figurative language: metaphors, passive voice and expanded noun phrases. It was so enjoyable reading the children's stories and seeing huge progress in all of the children's writing techniques. Thank you, Talland Class.
Best wishes, Mrs Swabey, Mr Parry, Mrs Walters, Mrs Payne and Miss Rowlands.
Posted 07/02/2025
by Sonia Norris
It’s hard to believe that we only have one more week before the half term. Time certainly has been flying with the fun we’ve been having in school.
This week, we celebrated Children's Mental Health Week. This year's theme was "Know Yourself, Grow Yourself”. This focused on the importance of understanding feelings and strategies to cope and deal with them. Let's work together to support our children's mental health and well-being! Congratulations to the winner and runners-up of Caterlink’s "Design a Healthy Meal" competition. The winning meal will be cooked by Lisa next Thursday. We can't wait to taste it! The entries were incredibly impressive, and it was a tough decision for the judge. Well done to everyone who participated!
A reminder about our upcoming Art Exhibition on Tuesday, February 11th. The exhibition will be held in the school hall and you are all welcome to come along and celebrate the work that the children have been doing. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate their artistic achievements!
A huge congratulations to our Year 3 and 4 dodgeball team! They performed so well in the tournament yesterday, showcasing not only their skills but also their sportsmanship and teamwork. They have been a credit to themselves and our school. We are all very proud of you. Good luck to the children taking part in the cross-country race today as well.
We have been able to contact a trained forester and member of the Forestry for Cornwall group, who has kindly offered to tame the unruly willow sculpture on the field this weekend. She is happy to welcome volunteers on Saturday morning and will meet people at the coffee morning in the village hall beforehand. Thank-you so much Meike for giving up her time.
Have a great weekend. Another reminder that next Friday is an INSET day so the last day for children is Thursday.
Posted 07/02/2025
by Darren Woolner
Welcome to The Brunel Bulletin!
This week, we have been raising the awareness of Children's Mental Health Week 2025 and our Art Week has tied in brilliantly with this theme. We hope your children have enjoyed their week with us at Brunel.
We are delighted to bring you the latest edition of The Brunel Bulletin, your go-to source for all the exciting news, updates, and achievements happening within our school community. Whether it’s celebrating pupil successes, sharing upcoming events, or showcasing the incredible work of our staff and pupils, this newsletter keeps you connected and informed. As we end another week filled with learning, growth, and creativity, we invite you to join us in celebrating the vibrant spirit that makes our school truly special. Let’s dive in!
Posted 07/02/2025
by Chris Wathern
Year 1 Visitor
On Wednesday, Year 1 were lucky to have a visit from Rosie Needham and her partner, Nick, who came to talk to us all about Rosie’s two visits to Antarctica. Rosie followed in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton, visiting and walking some of the places Shackleton explored on his Endurance expedition. As the year group have been learning about Shackleton in their History lessons, the children were able to impress Rosie with their knowledge, including that of penguins. After showing them a video of her trip and lots of photographs, the children asked some brilliant questions and were then able to explore the books Rosie had kindly brought in.
Reception and Year 2 Trip to The Eden Project
Reception Ice Explorers: Reception had the most amazing time at Eden. They loved the coach and enjoyed singing a few songs on our journey. When we arrived, we dropped off our bags and headed to the ice rink where there were lots of fun things to play on. After the ice rink, we headed back to have some lunch, before finally ending our day with a walk around the Rainforest Biome. The children were wonderfully behaved and we were so proud of how they were on our trip. Thank you Reception! Thank you to all the parent helpers for your help; we hope you had as much fun as we did.
From the Reception Team
Year 2 Rainforest Rangers: Year 2 took part in a 'Rainforest Rangers' workshop. They had a chance to share the knowledge they had gained from recent science lessons about what plants need to grow and stay healthy. The Eden staff were very impressed! After talking about the bio-diversity of the rainforest, the children watched a video of a Rainforest Ranger, currently working in the Amazon Rainforest to ensure it is well looked after. The children discussed what would be needed to survive in the rainforest (food, water and shelter) and were given materials such as bamboo and rattan to explore.
We then ventured into the Rainforest Biome and searched for plants that would provide us with what we needed to survive. The children were so engaged and curious and asked many questions to the Eden staff. Year 2 were a credit to WPA; the Eden staff commented on how respectful our pupils were - a lovely bit of feedback to receive.
From the Year 2 Team
House Competition – Perfect Plots for Superb Stories
We recently launched our next competition with the whole school. Children need to use their imaginations to come up with ideas, however the plot outline can only be a maximum of 300 words. The deadline for entries is next Thursday. The overall winner will receive a £5 voucher, with the runners up winning a book of your choice. Put your entries in the entry box, which can be found on the House Captain display along the corridor. If you have any questions, please ask one of us.
From your House Captains
Year 6 Stay and Learn
We had a fantastic morning at our Year 6 ‘Stay and Learn’, where parents joined in to bring the session to life! The morning started with the No, No, Yes game, sparking plenty of creative and entertaining stories. The children then worked alongside their adults, letting their imaginations run wild as they wrote about the Mystery of the Missing Shoe or penned heartfelt letters to their future selves. It was truly wonderful to see their faces light up as they shared their work, with some even stepping up to the microphone to read aloud with confidence.
A huge well done to our Year 6 pupils, and a big thank you to all the parents who took part—we loved having you with us.
Some of the parental feedback:
“Loved spending time with the children and seeing the amazing writing that they can do and ideas they come up with. Was great to see everybody and the children's books were wonderful.”
“Really enjoyed working with small groups of children and other parents; seeing some of the work they've been doing (Darwin/evolution projects is gorgeous work) and spending a bit of time in school sharing creativity!”
From the Year 6 team
Trust Dodgeball Competition
Congratulations to our Year 3 ‘Dodgeballers’ on Thursday. They played fantastically well and showed great teamwork and perseverance.
Parent Teacher Consultations
A reminder that we have our Parent Teacher Consultations the first week back after half term. If you haven’t already, please sign up on Arbor to make your appointment. See email sent on Wednesday 29th January for further details.
School Crossing Patrol Update
We have been informed by CORMAC that there will be no school crossing patroller in place on Gonvena Hill, until further notice. We will keep you updated should CORMAC find a replacement. Please be mindful when crossing the main road.
PE Kit - Outdoor PE Socks
Should you want your child to wear non-white PE socks for outdoor PE, where they may get muddy, e.g. football, please send them in with a spare pair to change into just before their PE session.
House Points
Congratulations to this week’s winners, Choughs. Overall, Swans are still just out in front:
Swans – 5282
Choughs – 5215
Puffins - 4546
Cormorants – 4474
Welcome to Charlotte Cloke
Next week, we look forward to welcoming Charlotte to join the team as a Lunchtime Supervisor.
Year 1 Assembly – Thursday 13th February
Next Thursday, family members of Year 1 are invited to join Year 1 for their assembly. The doors will open at 08:30, where tea and coffee will be served in the Hall. The assembly then starts at 09:00. The staff car park (through the green gates) will be available for Year 1 families to use at drop off.
Bridge Kids – Breakfast Club Vacancy
We are seeking an enthusiastic Breakfast Club Assistant to join our team, supporting children during breakfast before school (07:30-08:30 Monday-Friday). This role involves creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment, helping children develop social skills and enjoy play-based activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Posted 07/02/2025
by Julie Peat
This week we have been talking about animals and answering our enquiry question "Do all animals like the cold?"
We have been looking at different animals such as polar bear and penguins and the children have been comparing them to animals that live in the jungle or in our own homes.
They have made some wonderful polar bear pictures using sponges and a bear template and have been making all sorts of arrangements and objets in the tuft tray with the playdough.
This week the children have made paper plate musical shakers and we have taken part in lots of singing. The children have all been very confident in standing in fornt of their peers and performing a song for us.
At story time, we have enjoyed the story of "The penguin who wanted to fly". The children have really enjoyed this story and helped to decorate our book area and our very own Flip Flop the penguin.
In phonics we have been exploring jungle animals. We have been matching different musical instruments to different jungle animals, clapping out the syllables in words and the children have enjoyed a game of jungle eye spy!
In maths, the children have been recognising and matching shapes, continuing to notice different patterns and forming numbers and marks that represent their numbers.
Next week is the last before the half term break.
We finish on Thursday 13th as Friday is an INSET day.
Have a good weekend
The Nursery Team
Lor
Posted 06/02/2025
by Alice Wilkie
What a brilliant week Landaviddy class have had! On Wednesday, we were lucky enough to have a wonderful visitor, Muhunthiny (Tinni) Sivasothy, come into school and share with us about her beliefs as a Hindu. We loved listening to her stories and learning more about the Hindu faith.
In Science, we have continued investigating shadows by conducting an investigation measuring the length of shadows and how they change. Can you remember what happened to the shadow when the torch was moved further away? In DT this week, we explored different materials and had a go at joining these together. We now know what we will need to make strong shadow puppets.
Today, we spent a lovely morning with the whole school in recognition of Children's Mental Health Week. We started off the day by completing the RSPB's Birdwatch and then participated in a range of activities throughout the morning, designed to promote mental health wellbeing. What was your favourite activity?
In Maths, Year 2 have completed their unit on Money. We have explored how to find change and completed two-step problems. Year 3 have been exploring division by dividing 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers using flexible partitioning and finding remainders.
In English, we have been progressing to finish writing our explanation texts on bees. We have particularly focussed on including subordinating conjunctions in our writing.
Congratulations to Dexter and Oliver for being chosen as Landaviddy's People of the Week and a big well done to Dexter and Lowen H for achieving their 99 club badges this week.
We hope you have a super weekend and look forward to seeing you on Monday, ready for the last week before half term arrives!
Mrs Wilkie, Mrs Phillips, Miss Bowden and Miss Colton
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