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Friday 6th November 2026

This week in Puffin Class, we have been exploring The Window, a powerful wordless book that helped us think about how settlements change over time. We enjoyed a simile hunt around the classroom, and it was lovely to see the children describe each other as "as brave as a lion" or "as pretty as a flower", and we have also been using personification to bring pictures to life with our writing.

Thursday 22nd October 2026

What an end to our Stone Age topic! The children enjoyed reading their narratives to the year 1s, and showing their parents and carers all of the wonderful work they've been doing at our very own Stone Age museum! 

Friday 16th October 2026

This week, we became geologists and investigated which rocks would be most suitable for building a house. We carefully observed their colour, carried out a scratch test to check their durability, tested their permeability by seeing how much water they absorbed, and explored their density by finding out whether they floated or sank. After comparing our results, we decided that clay and sandstone might be the best materials for building because of their properties. We also discovered that marble could be a good choice due to its strength, but it would be a very expensive material to use!

Friday 9th October 2026

Our recent trip to Belfairs woods truly brought our Stone Age topic to life. We spent the day immersed in the environment, starting with hands-on den building before creating intricate natural art, all while discussing how early humans skillfully utilised the resources around them for survival. To wrap up the experience, we played a survival game that explored the harsh realities of Stone Age life, and whether people would die, survive, or thrive after eating certain natural foods. It was fascinating to learn that even stinging nettles served a purpose, being transformed into nutritious teas or fried into crunchy, edible crisps.

Friday 2nd October 2026

This week in Puffin Class, we got our hands messy and creative as we made fossil imprints using salt dough! This linked to our Rocks topic, where we learned that fossils are formed when plants or animals become trapped in layers of sediment over millions of years, leaving behind an imprint or preserved remains. We also stepped back into the Stone Age and created our own clay pots using the pinch and coil methods, just as people did thousands of years ago. To make them even more authentic, we decorated them with natural materials such as twigs and leaves, just as Stone Age people would have used from their surroundings. We loved bringing our learning to life through these exciting hands-on activities! 🌿🦴🏺

Friday 25th September 2026

This week in Maths, we have been ordering and comparing numbers. To make our learning fun and active, we created a human number line! The children enjoyed working together to decide whether their number was greater than or smaller than others and carefully finding the correct place to stand.

Friday 18th September 2026

Puffin class has been busy exploring the Stone Age this week by using pastels to sketch pots with detailed patterns. These ancient pots were made from clay and used by people to store food and cook their meals. The children showed great determination and perseverance while perfecting their artwork.

Friday 11th September 2026

We’ve had a brilliant first week back in Puffin class, settling into our new routines and focusing on high standards for our book presentation. It has been so exciting to dive into our Stone Age topic, and the effort everyone has put into their work is already shining through. I am incredibly proud of how fantastic these books look, and this is a wonderful start to the year for all of you.

Friday 4th September 2026

Welcome, Puffin Class, to Year 3! It's been wonderful to see how quickly you've settled in. This week, we kicked off our Stone Age topic by crafting amazing woolly mammoths from recycled materials, and the children had an absolute blast. A huge thank you to all the parents who helped make this creative introduction possible!