Another busy and exciting week in The Quay and Aegean, full of practical learning, exploration and discovery! It has been wonderful to see children developing their knowledge and skills through hands-on experiences, making connections between their learning and the world around them.

Coots – A Little Bit of Magic!

It's been Potions Week in Coots! We've been mixing, stirring and creating magical potions with glitter, colours and plenty of imagination. But the real magic has been all the learning happening along the way!

In phonics, we've been developing our listening skills, exploring the different sounds in Meg and Mog and playing our own 'Meg or Mog?' game to identify middle sounds in words. We've also been putting our maths into practice during snack time, using our understanding of numbers to work out quantities that are one less or fewer than a given number. It's lovely to see children applying their learning in meaningful, everyday situations.

Moorhens and Aegean – Moving, Exploring and Investigating!

This week, we've been learning about our amazing bodies and how careful, controlled and precise movements help us develop the skills of successful athletes. Our karate and leisure centre sessions have provided fantastic opportunities to practise coordination, balance and control.

In geography, we became scientists and geographers, building our own models of waterfalls using hard and soft rocks to investigate erosion. We discovered how water gradually wears away softer rock, creating an overhang and changing the landscape over time.

We've also begun our new science unit on sound, investigating everyday objects and instruments to discover how sounds are made. We learnt that all sounds are produced by vibrations, and enjoyed experimenting to see and feel these vibrations for ourselves.

Aegean – Discovering the World Around Us

Aegean have continued their exploration of rivers and waterfalls, this week focusing on the magnificent Niagara Falls. The children have worked together to create a class map and have used their research and writing skills to produce informative leaflets, sharing fascinating facts about this incredible natural landmark.

We have also taken time to reflect on the importance of Remembrance Day, learning about the remarkable life of Walter Tull, a professional footballer and soldier who fought and died during the First World War. His story has provided a meaningful opportunity to explore courage, equality and remembrance.

In maths, we've been strengthening our understanding of place value and number lines, developing our confidence in recognising, ordering and positioning numbers, and building the foundations for further mathematical learning.

Another wonderful week of learning in The Quay, where curiosity, creativity and practical experiences help our children grow in confidence and celebrate their achievements!