Measuring in maths.

1st June 2026Nicole Tymon

Last half term, we started measuring our growing plants to see how big they would get. We were amazed to discover that in just three weeks they had grown an incredible 60cm tall!

This week’s maths focus is all about measuring and comparing size. Today we explored our classroom, measuring different objects and seeing what we could build. As our structures got taller, we practised measuring them and comparing their heights.

We also developed our counting skills by adding one more resource each time and then remeasuring to see how the height changed. This helped us to understand measurement, counting, and the concept of “one more” in a fun and practical way.

Publishing our Poetry

23rd May 2026Nicola Robson

We have been busy writing our own poems based on “The little boy who cannot see”. We used lots of similes to describe different colours and some amazing onomatopoeia too!

Some of these poems will be printed onto boards for our new eco-garden. Great work CrewRobson!

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!

Sharing our Stories: 22/05/2026

22nd May 2026Geoff Hewitt

Beautiful work this week

Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!

To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

Top of the Blogs

London – picnic lunch, Thames River cruise and London Eye @ Green Top

We are performers @ Plover

Festival of Sport @ Carcroft School

Weekly Update @ XP Gateshead

Fieldwork to the Deep @ Norton Infants

Being Crew, Showing Courage and Confidence for Exams! @ XP Doncaster

Ancient Greek Pottery @ Norton Juniors

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