Crew White Steps Up to the Spot!

10th June 2026Thomas White

Yesterday, Crew White took part in a fantastic live writing lesson with Pobble, inspired by the FIFA World Cup. The children were challenged to imagine that they were about to take the deciding penalty in a World Cup Final.

Together, we visualised the moment: the roar of the crowd, the pressure of millions watching around the world, the pounding heartbeat and the long walk from the halfway line to the penalty spot. Using these ideas, the children produced some wonderful pieces of writing.

They worked hard to capture emotions, build tension and describe the experience in vivid detail. Many pupils challenged themselves to use ambitious vocabulary, varied sentence structures and powerful figurative language to bring the moment to life.

What was particularly pleasing was the engagement shown by all learners, including some of our more reluctant writers. The lesson received a glowing endorsement from one of our more reluctant writers, stating, “It was actually really good, that.”

Comments like this remind us that writing can be enjoyable, engaging and accessible for everyone when children are given meaningful experiences to inspire them.

Crew McLoughlin Become Historians!

4th June 2026Charlotte Newman

This week, Crew McLoughlin stepped into the role of historians as they explored a range of Ancient Egyptian artefacts. Using their Historian’s Note Pages, the children carefully examined each artefact and recorded their observations, describing exactly what they could see, including shapes, materials, symbols and patterns. They then used these clues to make inferences about what the artefacts may have been used for and what they could tell us about life in Ancient Egypt.

As part of their historical enquiry, the children also generated thoughtful questions about the artefacts, considering who may have used them, why they were created and what they reveal about Ancient Egyptian society. Through discussion and investigation, the children demonstrated curiosity, critical thinking and a growing understanding that historians use evidence to build a picture of the past. We were incredibly impressed with the insightful ideas and questions that emerged and look forward to continuing our journey into the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt.

P.e

4th June 2026Tracy Haddock

Today in P.E., the children practised their throwing skills. They took part in a variety of activities designed to develop their accuracy, control, and coordination. The children worked hard and showed good focus while improving their technique.

Writing

2nd June 2026Tracy Haddock

This term, we are starting our new writing topic based on Jack and the Beanstalk. The children discussed what Jack needed to reach the giant’s castle and learned that he used a beanstalk to climb there. To link with the story, they have started planting beans and will be observing their growth and progress over time.

Practicing our fast running!

22nd May 2026Nicole Tymon

With the field marked out into lanes, we decided to practise how fast we could run while also learning the importance of staying in our own lane. The children showed good listening skills, waiting to start until they heard “GO!”. There was some fantastic running and listening throughout the activity. We’ve enjoyed the nice weather over the past few days, burning off some energy.

Have a lovely half term 🙂

Cricket Tournament Success!

22nd May 2026Gillian Gilliland

Huge congratulations to our year 5 and 6 children who brilliantly represented the school at the recent cricket tournament. They all showed fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship!

A special shout-out goes to our year 5/6 girls’ team for an incredible performance bringing home 2nd place ! We are incredibly proud of you all. Well done!

We are writers in Crew White

21st May 2026Thomas White

At the same time as preparing for the rigorous SATs assessments in reading and maths, us Year 6s have been busy producing some high-quality writing. We are currently at our final stage of the writing process, which is publishing our writing. We’ve read suspense stories, planned them, written them, edited and now we are almost ready to present our beautiful work!

After taking inspiration from the short film, ‘Francis’, we wrote sequels. When complete, these will be displayed in Crew White so be sure to pop in to have a look!