Today we took part in a water safety live lesson hosted by Yorkshire Water.
We learnt about the dangers of open water and staying SAFE (stay away from the edge)!
Water Safety with Yorkshire Water
Category : Crew
Crew: Composer Of The Week!
We have LOVED learning about a composer of the week in Crew and have come to look forward to our daily listening session. Here we are listening to our new composer Danny Elfman! We get so lost in the music it is hard not to dance or move! We then moved on to our challenge crew activity which was learning about and playing sudoku, which really tested our patience and resilience!
Crew litter pick
UKS2 Festival of Sport
Today, our UKS2 Festival of Sport was a fantastic celebration of teamwork, determination and sportsmanship. The four house teams competed in a range of exciting races including the sprint race, obstacle race, egg and spoon race, skipping race and relay race. Every child gave their best effort, cheering each other on and showing great resilience throughout the day. The atmosphere was full of energy and encouragement, making the festival a brilliant event for everyone involved.
One of the highlights of the day was the parent vs teacher race, which brought lots of laughter and excitement from the crowd. Both teams competed enthusiastically while pupils eagerly supported from the sidelines. We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part and are excited to find out which house will be crowned the overall winner on Friday!
Stay away from the sharks!
Last week, the children were busy developing and strengthening their balancing skills through a fun and exciting physical development activity. Together, we created our very own “bridges” to carefully walk across whilst making sure to stay away from the sharks underneath!
The children absolutely loved this activity and showed fantastic levels of concentration and determination as they carefully balanced their way across. It was wonderful to see the children naturally using their arms to support their balance and thinking carefully about how to move their bodies safely and with control. Activities like this are so important for developing core strength, coordination, spatial awareness, and overall gross motor skills, which all support children’s physical development and readiness for writing.
What made the activity even more special was watching the children encourage, motivate, and help one another as they took turns crossing the bridges. Crew Frost showed fantastic resilience when things felt tricky and demonstrated such kindness and teamwork throughout the activity. We are so proud of the way the children supported each other whilst building their confidence and physical skills. Well done, Crew Frost!
Stewardship in Crew Colclough!
Crew Colclough worked hard to pick up litter around the school field today. We were shocked at the amount that had been thrown onto the field!
Cutting Skills for a Healthier You!
Today Crew McLoughlin transformed their DT lesson into a hands-on celebration of wellness by learning how to safely and effectively prepare fresh fruit for a vibrant fruit salad. By mastering essential cutting techniques like the “bridge” and the “claw,” students not only gained confidence with tools but also deepened their understanding of our current expedition topic, “Keeping the Mind and Body Healthy.” This practical session highlighted how fueling our bodies with fresh, nutrient-rich foods supports physical vitality and mental focus.
Ready for F2.
During the Summer term, we place a strong focus on supporting our nursery children to develop their independence and resilience as they prepare for their transition into Reception. These are key aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage, particularly within Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Physical Development.
Throughout the year, we have been working hard to strengthen the children’s fine motor skills, and this term we have introduced a focused activity known as “apron entry.” During this activity, each child is given their own clipboard and a shortened pencil, which helps to support correct grip and control.
The children are encouraged to draw an object, letter or shape from the board, with a particular focus in this session on creating circles of their own chosen size and quantity. This open-ended approach allows the children to explore their creativity while also developing important early writing skills.
It was fantastic to see the children’s growing ability to concentrate, as well as their confidence in using an effective pencil grip and forming recognisable shapes. These small but significant steps are helping to build the foundations for future writing.
Well done, Crew Frost—keep up the great work!
Spaghetti Structures
This morning, for extended Crew in Crew White, we channeled our inner engineer and worked together to build structures. The aims were to build connections, improve communication and have a gentle restart the term.
We were given 20 pieces of spaghetti, 20 marshmallows and 0.5m of sellotape. The challenge? Build the tallest structure in only 13 minutes. There were varying levels of success…
Learning the Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Friendships.
Last week in caring crew, Crew McLoughlin explored the important topic of healthy and unhealthy friendships through an interactive activity. Around the classroom, they were presented with a variety of real-life scenarios. They worked collaboratively in pairs and they discussed whether each situation reflected a positive (healthy) or negative (unhealthy) friendship. They were encouraged to think critically, share their opinions, and listen to others’ perspectives before recording their decisions. After reviewing all eight scenarios, we came together as a class to discuss their ideas, giving everyone the opportunity to explain their reasoning and reflect on what makes a friendship supportive, respectful, and kind. This activity helped develop not only their understanding of relationships but also their communication and teamwork skills.
