UKS2 POL in Crew McLoughlin 🍯

1st July 2026Hannah McLoughlin

What an incredible afternoon we had celebrating our Presentation of Learning! A huge thank you to all of our parents and families who joined us – we loved every minute of sharing our learning with you.

This term, our expedition explored Ancient Egypt alongside healthy lifestyles. The children investigated the foods Ancient Egyptians ate before designing and creating their own Ancient Egypt-inspired energy bars, combining historical inspiration with modern healthy ingredients. It was wonderful to see everyone taking part in our taste test, sharing thoughtful feedback and helping us decide on the most successful recipe.

We also shared our product for our last expedition- our Tudor Trivia Card Game! Families also put their historical knowledge to the test with our Crime and Punishment trivia challenge, bringing plenty of smiles, teamwork and friendly competition to the afternoon.

The atmosphere was simply pyramid perfection – filled with curiosity, laughter and pride! We are so grateful for the continued support from our families, whose encouragement helps make these special learning experiences possible.

Thank you again for celebrating with us. We hope you enjoyed being part of our learning journey as much as we enjoyed sharing it.

Baby Pictures! 👶

18th June 2026Josie Farrow

In expedition, we were identifying how animals change as they grow, including us! Thank you to everyone who was able to bring their baby pictures in and share them with the class – including teachers! We had lots of fun looking at our younger selves and explaining how we have changed over time.

Science: Growth and Development

16th June 2026Betty Ramsay

Crew Ramsay have worked hard to create a ‘Guess The Baby’ gallery in our hall! We did a gallery walk where we looked at the baby pictures and observed the babies to see if any felt familiar. Then we filled in a class sheet guessing which baby is which child. We noticed that although we grow and change, some things stay the same such as eye shape and distinguishing features. We were also shocked at how different some of us looked as we had changed a LOT!

Learning Lifesaving Skills Together: Family First Aid Session🫀

14th June 2026Megan Gray

Last week, our children took part in an engaging and informative family learning session focused on first aid basics. The session provided a valuable opportunity for children and their families to learn essential skills that could one day help save a life.

One of the key areas of learning was Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Children were introduced to the correct steps involved in performing CPR and practised the technique using demonstrations and role-play activities. They learned the importance of acting quickly in an emergency and how effective CPR can help someone whose heart has stopped beating.

The children were also introduced to the DR ABC approach, a simple but vital method used when responding to an emergency situation:

  • D – Danger: Check that the area is safe.
  • R – Response: Check if the casualty is responsive.
  • A – Airway: Ensure the airway is open and clear.
  • B – Breathing: Check whether the casualty is breathing normally.
  • C – Circulation/CPR: Begin CPR and call for emergency help if required.

Through discussions and practical activities, the children developed a greater understanding of how to assess a situation calmly and safely before offering help.

We are incredibly proud of the children for their participation and commitment. The knowledge and confidence they gained from this session will be invaluable and we hope they continue to share what they have learned with their families and wider community.