Jack and the beanstalk

11th June 2026Tracy Haddock

In writing today, we looked at describing Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk. We worked together on the board and shared our ideas by “popcorning” our answers. After that, we focused on writing the first part of our sentence. Once our sentence was complete, we checked it carefully to make sure it started with a capital letter, included finger spaces, had a full stop at the end, and used capital letters correctly.

We then underlined the different parts of our sentence using different colours to identify the who, what, and describing words. We used a red pen to correct any mistakes. Finally, we had a go at writing our own sentence independently.

Butter toffee bark

11th June 2026Tracy Haddock

In Life Skills today, the children made butter toffee bark. They practised their measuring skills by carefully measuring the milk, butter, and sugar. The ingredients were added to a pan and melted together. Once the mixture was ready, it was poured into a tray and decorated with sprinkles before being placed in the fridge to set. The children enjoyed taking part in each step of the activity.

Wings of Change: Navigating our next chapter…

11th June 2026Laura Godley

Today, in our expedition lesson, Crew Godley explored the connection between the butterfly life cycle and the emotions we experience when starting something new. Using the example of a fragile butterfly egg, they learned that the early stages of growth require the right support and can feel uncertain. They reflected on their own experiences of transition, such as starting a new school year, and discussed how different emotions, like excitement and anxiety, can exist at the same time. Through a collaborative activity, we sorted and discussed emotions before finishing with a short reflection to build their self-awareness and understanding of change.

Endangered Animals!

11th June 2026Betty Ramsay

We have been researching endangered animals using one of our Expedition Anchor Texts, Red Alert! We have been gathering information to help us write an information text about what leads to extinction and how this can be prevented. We decided to focus on sea turtles but before that we loved learning about frogs, bears and many more endangered species!

Smashing Arithmetic and Winning Kahoots! 🏆

10th June 2026Charlotte Newman

Today, Crew McLoughlin enjoyed a special reward after smashing their arithmetic scores and showing fantastic effort in maths. To celebrate their hard work and success, the children took part in two exciting Maths Kahoot quizzes, where they tested their knowledge, competed against their classmates, and had lots of fun along the way.

The competition was fierce, with the leaderboard constantly changing, but a huge congratulations goes to our Kahoot winners! We are incredibly proud of all the children for their enthusiasm, determination, and positive attitude towards learning maths – well done, Crew McLoughlin! 🌟

Beanstalk plant

10th June 2026Tracy Haddock

In writing today, the children transferred their bean plants into pots filled with soil and carefully watered them. They are excited to watch their plants grow and observe the changes over time.

Jack and the beanstalk

10th June 2026Tracy Haddock

During the writing activity, the children organised the pictures into the correct boxes. They identified which characters belonged in the story Jack and the Beanstalk and which characters did not belong in the story.

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.