This week we marked Neurodiversity Celebration Week, with a range of thoughtful and creative activities across the school. We enjoyed an author visit from Greg Stobbs, took part in a carousel of activities, created our own “maps of the mind”, and celebrated Express Yourself Day — a wonderful opportunity to recognise and appreciate the uniqueness of everyone in our school community.

In maths, we completed our spring term assessments — excellent effort from all the children, who approached these with focus and determination.

In English, we read about the challenging journey across the Khumbu Icefall, thinking carefully about the dangers and what it would take to make such a crossing. We wrote our own recounts, using techniques to build tension. 

In geography, we considered the advantages and disadvantages of living in a volcanic region, weighing up the risks alongside the benefits. In R.E., we learnt about the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi, exploring its importance and what it represents.

Year 3, in art, studied the Irish artist Eva Rothschild, looking at her abstract sculptures before creating their own. Ours were perhaps a little more colourful and whimsical, but full of creativity!

We’re looking forward to another busy week ahead, including our Gurdwara visit, football competition, Age UK Pyjama Day, and parents’ evenings.