This half term, we have been reading The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. Inspired by the story, the children have used it as inspiration for their collage project in art. As part of this, they explored using different tones and shades of the same colour to recreate the Iron Man. They carefully tore small pieces of paper and overlapped them to build texture and depth in their artwork. Have a look below to see their fantastic creations!

Today, we were very lucky to visit Weston Park Museum in Sheffield as part of our current history topic, Ancient Egypt. During our visit, we explored key artefacts throughout the museum to help us find clues about how people lived during Ancient Egyptian times. We also made comparisons with the Bronze Age, as both civilisations existed at the same time. A highlight of the trip was learning more about the process of mummification and understanding why pharaohs chose to do this. The children examined artefacts commonly found in tombs—such as scarab beetles, shabtis and ankhs—and worked in groups to recreate their own versions. The children thoroughly enjoyed their day out of school and are excited to continue exploring the topic back in the classroom.

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Emma Turton from Compass Be, who shared the book The Sun Can't Shine Every Day with our pupils. The story explored the importance of balance and self-care, reminding us that we can't do everything all the time and that taking breaks is essential for our wellbeing. This message closely aligns with our current Our Life topic, where we’ve been learning about maintaining balance and looking after ourselves. The children thoroughly enjoyed having a visitor in school and engaged enthusiastically in thoughtful discussions about the book afterwards.