We had a great time learning all about dinosaurs and fossils when Giant Journeys visited us at school. We found out about how fossils or 'rock pictures' are made and what they can tell us about the dinosaurs and how they lived.

We particularly enjoyed meeting Baby Trixie the T-Rex - she was very cheeky and even tried to bite Mrs Bliss and Miss Jelsy's hands!

The best part was becoming archaeologists and using brushes to uncover lots of different fossils. 

Year 1 have spent this morning learning how to become archeologists and had a fantastic time finding out how fossils are created and about different types of dinosaurs. They were amazed at some of their finds and asked some great questions. Thank you to Mrs Bliss for arranging such a memorable learning experience. 

Year 1 have been exploring how they can make different shapes with their body in dance. They worked with a partner and combined different shapes to make a dance sequence. 

For this term's science topic, Year 1 has been learning about the human body and our five senses. For tasting week, we tried different foods, such as chocolate, jam, honey, cheese, salty crisps and lemon. We then used words such as 'sour' and 'sweet' to describe their taste.

Today Year 1 had a lovely morning learning about what fossils are, different types of fossils and how to find them. They enjoyed becoming archaeologists and using their paint brushes to carefully uncover fossils.

The Puffins enjoyed playing with the parachute. 

After collecting leaves the children made autumn wreaths.

The Puffins have been learning about autumn. We made autumn trees using cotton buds and paint. 

Bold Voices, Bright Walls: Year 6 explore murals and street art to express powerful messages through colour and creativity :)

This half term, the children have been learning all about the solar system and the movement of the Earth and Moon in space. They explored how day and night happen and even made their own sundials to see how the Earth’s rotation helps us tell the time.

A real highlight was our trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester, where the children enjoyed a fantastic day discovering more about space travel and the history of space exploration. Their curiosity and enthusiasm have been truly out of this world!

In Geography this term, the children have been learning all about the Alps. They began by creating maps to show where the mountain range is located in the world, before researching the region in more detail. The children compared life in the Alps with life here in Bedford, looking at differences in climate, landscape and tourism. To finish the topic, they designed their own colourful tourism leaflets to persuade people to visit the Alps – complete with stunning mountain views and adventurous activities!

In Art this term, the children have been developing their drawing techniques by exploring different pencil strokes and experimenting with the combination of pencil, ink, and water. They created expressive pieces inspired by their own memories, focusing on showing both emotion and movement through their artwork. The results were thoughtful, creative, and wonderfully individual.

In Music, the children have been learning to play the ukulele together. Some already had experience and were able to support others, while many were new to it but quickly picked up the basics. Playing together has been great fun, and the children are really enjoying making music as a group.

Year 4 stepped back in time to learn about World War II through the powerful imagery of propaganda posters. They explored how posters were used to inspire, inform, and persuade people during the war — and even created their own versions. 

Woodpeckers have continued with their cave art this week. They have taken the wonderful sketches they did in their art books last week, and begun transferring them to paper using earth coloured pastels.

We have been learning all about the season of Autumn in Reception. For our homework we went and collected Autumn items we found in natures and have had great fun exploring these in the provision. 

We have learned the names of lots of Autumn items and talked about the changes that happen in this season. We read a story all about our senses and used our own senses to experience the outdoors in Autumn by going on an Autumn walk around the school grounds! 

Year 1 have been learning all about the famous artist Paul Klee and discovered how he liked to use colour and especially shapes in some of his work. They then practised their fine motor skills by completing one of his famous works of art using paint. 

The children are really enjoying learning about the Stone Age. This week we have been looking in further detail at cave art - why the pictures were drawn and what materials were used. The children looked at some sketches and drew them in their art books. The results were amazing!

To celebrate Black History Month, Reception have really enjoyed a unit of work all about the life of Bob Marley.

We learned all about his life and works and the impact he had on music and the wider world. We learned to sing the songs '3 Little Birds' and 'One Love' and talked about the meanings behind the songs. We decorated our own birds and wrote things that make us happy on them. 

We also learned all about Bob Marley's homeland of Jamaica and decorated our own Jamaican flags using collage techniques and took a trip to Jamaica in the role play area!