In a recent assembly, Key Stage 2 were visited by a representative from the UKs Parliament who talked about British Values and in particular … how democracy works. We heard about the House of Commons and the House of Lords and how laws are passed through before looking at our local area and who our MP is (Richard Foord) who also recently visited our school. 

Following on from our evolution project, the children in year 6 have been researching fossils, what they are, how they are formed and what they can tell us about evolution. So exciting, then, to be able to look in detail at the Honiton hippo fossils: evidence of an entirely different climate and landscape, right here, over 100,000 years ago!

Yesterday, Year 4 went to the woods with Mr Watson to create their own dens. Working in house groups, the children worked collaboratively using a range of materials to create fantastic dens. Mr Watson then tested the durability of the dens by pouring water over them. Some of us got a little wet! 

Last week, Year 5 were lucky enough to have some of the STEM team from Colyton Grammar School come and hold a science morning for us. We learnt all about fabulous friction and got to make our own balloon hovercrafts. Some of us also got to have a go on their leaf blower hovercraft. Thank you, Colyton! 

Spring Term Doodle Winners! 

As we reach the end of the term, we need to announce our overall Doodle winners for the Spring term… Drum roll please! 

KS1 Maths: Y2 Birch

KS2 Maths: Y6 Sycamore 

KS1 Spell: Y2 Birch 

KS2 Spell: Y6 Sycamore 

Huge congratulations to these classes - great work! 

Everyone in Birch class and Sycamore class will have a non-uniform day this Friday, 31st March, to celebrate. Well done 🙂