Author: Ellie Reese

3 days ago
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Changes to homework and spelling from this week

Links to new websites:

Home – Times Tables Rock Stars

Emile – Schemes of Work, Assessments & Games

Hello everyone!

We are making some slight changes to our weekly homework to make learning even more interactive and engaging for the children. While we are introducing some fantastic digital tools, we are keeping a healthy balance with traditional paper-based practice too.

Super Spelling with Emile

We are thrilled to be fully integrating the Emile spelling scheme. To help the children master their weekly words, we will now be using the Emile website.

  • How it works: Your child can log in to play a variety of fun, educational games specifically tailored to their current spelling level.

  • Paper Practice: Don’t worry—we aren’t ditching the pencils! I will still include a spelling sheet in the homework books that matches the website, so children can continue to practice their handwriting and muscle memory.

Times Tables Rockstars (TTRS)

To boost our math fluency, we are officially launching TT Rockstars for our weekly times tables practice.

  • The Goal: We will be focusing heavily on our 2s, 5s, and 10s.

  • The Challenge: Once we’ve mastered those, we are hoping to rock our way through the 3s as well!

Getting Logged In

I will be handing out individual login cards for both Emile and TT Rockstars during Parents’ Evening this afternoon.

If you have any trouble accessing the websites or have questions about how the games work, please don’t hesitate to ask me during our meeting or catch me at the door. I’m more than happy to walk you through it!

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning journey.

Miss Reese 🙂

1 week ago
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Exciting news

We are thrilled to announce in Haughmond class that four of our chicks have officially hatched! It has been a joy to watch these fluffy new arrivals make their debut.
We are still keeping a close eye on the remaining eggs and are patiently waitingfor the rest of our new friends to join the brood. The excitement is high, and we can’t wait to share more updates as they arrive! 6dbeec88-539b-4d0f-84ef-c70c25a2a167
2 weeks ago
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Something “Egg-citing” is Hatching in Haughmond Class!

Hi everyone,

We have some very special new arrivals in Haughmond Class! A batch of eggs has officially arrived and is tucked away safely in our incubator.

The classroom is buzzing with anticipation as we wait for our new feathered friends to make their grand entrance. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to learn first hand about life cycles, patience, and how to care for living creatures.

What to Expect:

  • The Waiting Game: We’ll be monitoring the temperature and humidity closely over the coming days.

  • The Big Reveal: Once the “pipping” starts, the real magic begins!

  • Daily Updates: We will be posting regular photos and progress reports so you don’t miss a single cheep.

Keep a special eye on this page! We’ll be updating it frequently with news and photos as soon as we see those first little cracks in the shells.

The children are already practicing their “quiet voices” to make sure our guests feel right at home. We can’t wait to share this journey with you!

Best regards,

The Haughmond Class Team

2 weeks ago
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Science fun !

The classroom was buzzing today as our young botanists rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on plant dissection! It was a fantastic way to move beyond the textbook and see how nature actually works from the inside out.

Using magnifiers and some careful hands, we broke down our specimens into their core components to understand how each part keeps the plant healthy and growing.

What We Discovered

  • Roots: We looked at the “anchors” of the plant that soak up water and nutrients from the soil.

  • Stems: We identified the “highways” that transport water up to the leaves and provide support.

  • Leaves: We discussed how these act like mini “solar panels,” catching sunlight to make food (photosynthesis).

  • Flowers: We explored the colourful parts responsible for making seeds and attracting pollinators.

2 weeks ago
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Chinese new year

Yesterday we had a workshop styled morning with lots of different stations. We celebrated and learnt about Chinese new year and why it is so important to some people.
we have also been making use of our outdoor area with some fun math activities.