Celebrating a Beautiful Bulgarian Tradition in Crew McLoughlin

3rd March 2026Charlotte Newman

Today, a thoughtful member of Crew McLoughlin was so very kind to bring in red and white yarn bracelets as part of a special tradition from their country Bulgaria, called Baba Marta Day. On this day, people exchange small red and white bracelets known as Martenitsi to celebrate the arrival of Spring. The colours carry special meaning — red symbolises health and strength, while white represents peace and new beginnings. It is a joyful tradition that welcomes the changing of the seasons and wishes good fortune for the year ahead.

Children and adults traditionally wear the bracelets at the first signs of Spring, such as blooming trees, and then tie them to a branch as a symbol of hope and renewal. We are proud to celebrate and learn from the diverse cultural traditions represented in Crew McLoughlin, and we appreciate your support in helping us create an inclusive and welcoming community for all.

благодаря ви (thank you) !!

Writing

3rd March 2026Tracy Haddock

Yesterday and today we have been looking at describing who and doing. They children diod really well with this and they showed me that they are working hard.

The Triangle of Risk

3rd March 2026Laura Godley

Today in Crew Godley we have begun to explore staying safe on the road, this is everyone’s job! By using the ‘Triangle of Risk’ we have discovered that road safety has three important parts – the road, the vehicle, and the person.

  • The Road – Is it wet or dry? Busy or quiet? Are there signs and crossings to help us stay safe?
  • The Vehicle – Is it working properly? Are seatbelts on? Are bikes and scooters in good condition?
  • The Person – Are we paying attention? Wearing a helmet? Following the rules and making safe choices?

We explored these three sides to see how their actions matter. Even small safe choices – like looking both ways, wearing a helmet and putting your phone away!

Memory in Action

2nd March 2026Charlotte Newman

For this week’s crew challenge, Crew McLoughlin and Crew Gray worked on strengthening their memory skills. They were given 15 seconds to carefully observe a selection of objects on the board before they were covered up. The children then had to recall and list as many items as they could remember. It was wonderful to see their focus, teamwork, and determination as they challenged themselves to improve each round.

Exploring Our Features: Self-Portrait Drafting

2nd March 2026Charlotte Newman

Today Crew Gray have been drafting their Tudor self-portraits, focusing carefully on our eyes, nose, mouth, and eyebrows. The children have been learning about proportion and placement, noticing the small details that make their faces unique. It has been lovely to see their concentration and growing confidence as their portraits begin to reflect who they are as Tudors.

Waking up our brains!

1st March 2026Thomas White

We began our first week back after the half-term holidays by waking up our brains with an 8 minute HIIT (high intensity interval training) activity! 35 seconds of work followed by 25 seconds of rest got us warmed up for the day ahead.