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Glorious Greeks!
History this term focused on Ancient Greece in Year 4. Following the Primary Knowledge Curriculum the children learned about City States, Athens and Democracy, Sparta, The Persian Wars, Alexander the…
Festive Forest School!
This term Year 3 enjoyed an afternoon of festive Forest School activities with our friends in Year 4. Using our beautiful Forest School area in school grounds, the children were…
Star in a Jar!
Our English topic this term has been focusing on the narrative of ‘The Star in the Jar’. Using the Jane Considine unit plans alongside our work, the class have re-written…
Forest School Fun
To the external eye, forest school activities may look like free play and some may ask ‘Why?’. Forest School Research (2022) explain that such lessons make a difference in the…
Year 2 LOVE Reading
Throughout the Autumn term, there has been a big focus on reading for pleasure in Year 2. As Roald Dahl stated in Matilda, books can transport you to new worlds…
Golden Fun
Playing is a natural and enjoyable way for children to keep active, stay well and be happy. Freely chosen play helps children and young people’s healthy development. To have good…
The Intense Art of Handwriting in Year 1
Our modern form of cursive handwriting is usually credited to 15th-century Italian Niccolo Niccoli. His unique script evolved over time into what we now call italics. However, forms of cursive…
Confidence
The first year of formal schooling is a big step for young children, where they really begin to build their own personalities and self-confidence. At Brabyns, we pride ourselves on…
Arctic Adventures
As part of our theme ‘Special Times and Places’, the Reception class has been learning about the polar regions, with a focus on penguins and their home in the Antarctic….
Phonics
Our Phase One Phonics sessions have been a huge success. So far the lessons have involved the children engaging in activities including instrumental, environmental and percussion sounds. These are helping…
