KS2 Forest School
All the children have made a great start to their new year of regular Forest School activities. It’s been lovely to see how the children have really started to think about what they want to get out of our sessions … Continued
Pheasants Class visit Hughenden Manor
We went to Hughenden Manor as part of our ‘Is it right to fight?’ topic and focus on WW2. It was fascinating for the children to learn how the Manor code-named ‘Hillside’ in the war was used secretively to make … Continued
Corinthian Partnership Days
On Tuesday, we set off for Cokethorpe School to take part in their Corinthian partnership day. Whilst Year 4 and 5 spend the day constructing a Lego city, Year 6 enjoyed sessions in art, philosophy, djembe drumming and circus skills. They learned about Henri Matisse; they honed their debating skills; and … Continued
Year 5 and 6 Shakespeare
The Rose Theatre, at Blenheim Palace, is Europe’s first pop-up Shakespearean theatre and it’s right on our doorstep. So, after a beautiful walk alongside the river in the sunshine – grass-whistle crafting included, courtesy of one or two of the … Continued
Mars Class visit Chedworth Roman Villa
We went to Chedworth Roman Villa on Wednesday 10th July 2019. We made medicine using black mustard seeds, coriander, cumin and oregano. We saw and held some tesserae which is used to make mosaics. We learnt that hypocaust means underfloor … Continued
Jupiter and Earth visit Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
‘If you are looking for a journey of learning and discovery about nature, then you must visit Sutton Courtenay Outdoor Education Centre.’ James, Year 2 The rest of Earth and Jupiter Class couldn’t agree more! Our day began with an … Continued
Year 5/6 Residential
All of Saturn Class spent the weekend at PGL Liddington. Despite the scorching hot weather, everyone had a brilliant time and threw themselves into all of the activities with bravery, teamwork and overwhelming enthusiasm. They sang songs around the campfire, … Continued
Year 6 Sailing
A day’s sailing at Farmoor Reservoir was the perfect way to start a bout of hot weather. The Year 6s spent the whole day on or in the water: steering, sailing, tacking and capsizing (some more deliberately than others)! There … Continued