🐝 Buzzing with Learning in UKS2 🐝

14th April 2026Charlotte Newman

Today, UKS2 children had a fantastic visit from a bee expert, who shared fascinating insights into the important role bees play in our world. The children learned how bees help with pollination, allowing plants to grow and produce the food we eat. They were especially interested to discover that every bee in a hive has a specific job, from worker bees collecting nectar and pollen to the queen bee laying eggs, all working together to keep the hive thriving.

The session also explored the different products that bees create, with a particular focus on beeswax and its many uses. The children were amazed to learn that beeswax can be used to make lip balms, soaps, and beard wax, and enjoyed seeing and smelling real examples. The visit inspired thoughtful discussions about how we can protect bees and support their habitats, leaving the children excited, informed, and eager to learn more about the natural world.

Hook Week – Day One 🌎

13th April 2026Nicola Robson

Today in our first hook week lesson we thought about planet Earth and what makes it so special.

The children came up with their own ideas about why Earth is so amazing including how it is our home and how it supports life for humans and animals .

Finally we linked this to the speech made by Christina Koch, the mission specialist onboard Artemis II, which has just returned from her journey to the moon. She talked about what she used to think crew was. Her closing statement was “Planet Earth, you are a crew!”

We will continue to explore this more in-depth over the rest of the week.

Our very first week.

1st September 2025Elizabeth Frost

The children have spent a lovely first week in crew Frost settling in and exploring their environment. They have loved the new construction area and learning all about our story of the week- Owl’s babies!

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Hook Week in Crew Barber

29th August 2025Natasha Holdsworth

The first guiding question the children are going to investigate is “Not all hero’s wear capes. How can I be a hero in my local community?” The first hero which we’re looking at is a Fire Fighter. Crew Barber have started their first week in year 1 by getting creative in making their own Tudor style houses to replicate the buildings which caught alight in the Great Fire of London, we then set our houses on fire so we could see how quick the fire spread. After watching fire safety talks the children then chose to dress up and engage in role play during their outdoor breaktime, acting out scenarios and having a great time!