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Pelican Class Weekly News

Friday 16th October 2026

Had an incredible school trip to Belfairs Woods for a full outdoor history day. The children did a fantastic job working in teams to build dens, learn foraging skills, and create beautiful art using natural materials found on the forest floor. What a brilliant end to our topic!

Friday 9th October 2026

This week, we finished off our Stone Age pots by painting them using natural pigments made from real kitchen spices, including turmeric and paprika. The classroom smelled amazing, and the pots look very authentic!

Friday 2nd October 2026

Pelicans brought their sketches to life this week as they began molding and sculpting their pots from air-dry clay. There was some fantastic concentration and craftsmanship on display in the classroom! 

Friday 25th September 2026

This week, we started designing our very own Stone Age pots. The children used air-dry clay to plan out their shapes, focusing on authentic prehistoric styles and thinking carefully about what their pots would be used for. 

Friday 18th September 2026

 Time for some rock science! Pelicans turned into real scientists this week, running hands-on experiments with different rocks. We’ve been testing them out to see just how sturdy or porous they really are.

Friday 11th September 2026

 Watch out—sabre-toothed tigers ahead! This week we launched our exciting Stone Age topic. In English, the children have been busy writing some brilliant (and very brave!) step-by-step instructions on how to brush a sabre-toothed tiger's teeth.

Friday 4th September 2026

A big welcome to Year 3! We kicked off our first week of the new school year by getting creative and crafting our very own woolly mammoths from milk bottles. The children had so much fun bringing these prehistoric giants to life!