Carrying on with our theme of cricket skills, this week we focussed on fielding as a team, passing the ball between team player quickly and accurately and a little bit of batting. The adults were very impressed with Year 5's good sportsmanship, team support and inclusive attitude. Mr Hopegood

 Over the last few weeks we have been able to explore the goings on around our school throughout the evening and the night due to Miss Lucas's brilliant idea. Miss Lucas secured us the loan of a camera trap from The Colchester Zoological Society, in association with Suffolk University, with the aim of allowing primary age children access to the secret world of our local wildlife. We first set the trap in our nature garden area and were treated to a procession of the local cat population before a treat which you can see in the clip below. It has also given us the view at night-time. The camera trap in situ. Last night the camera trap was set up to allow a view from the KS1 block towards the Eco-Garden area. And this is what we saw! Look out for further bulletins. Mr Hopegood :)

 Year 2 have been looking at money over the last 2 weeks. They have been recognising coins and notes, comparing amounts of money, as well as finding different ways to make the same amount. I wonder if you could have a go at adding some amounts together at home?

 Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year! Thank you all for our lovely presents - you are all very kind and generous!  From 2L staff :)

 Year 2 had a fantastic day yesterday! They were lucky enough to have a very exciting day recreating the life of people living through the Great Fire of London. They were then able to explore and dig up the ruins of London. Have a look at some of the fun they had!

 Thank you to everyone who attended our workshop today. If you were unable to make it, or would like to refer back to the presentation, please find it attached below. Thank you!           

 Year 2 have been looking at writing instructions over the last 2 weeks. We found out that we have to use imperative verbs, time adverbials and command sentences! We shared some of our instructions with a Year 4 class and then had a go at instructing our partners to draw a picture and then revealed the pictures to see if they were the same - we had great fun!