Author: Ellie Reese

2 weeks ago
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Special Visitors

⚔️ HISTORY CAME ALIVE FOR HAUGHMOND! ️
We had an absolutely incredible morning welcoming some very special visitors to school! Meg and Jeremy Jagger from Battlefield 1403 joined Haughmond class to dive deep into the history of the Battle of Shrewsbury.
It wasn’t just a history lesson—it was a hands-on adventure! Our pupils had the amazing opportunity to:
✨ Examine real medieval artefacts
✨ Learn the true stories behind the battle
✨ Channel their inner knights by trying on real helmets!
The energy in the room was fantastic, and it was a joy to see the children so engaged with our local history. A huge, heartfelt thank you to Meg and Jeremy for sharing your time and expertise with us—you made history truly unforgettable!
2 weeks ago
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Week beginning 20.04.26

What a fantastic week we’ve had in class!
In English, we’ve dived into our new book, Jack and the Baked Beanstalk, while our Guided Reading sessions have taken us into the enchanting world of Grimm’s Fairy Tales.
The children are absolutely smashing it in Maths! We’ve been working incredibly hard on fractions and the progress is brilliant to see. Our Topic work has transported us to Llandudno; we are loving exploring the town and identifying all its different physical and human features.
In Art, we’ve been inspired by the work of L.S. Lowry. This week, we focused on his specific use of colour and experimented with adding black and white to change tones and shades.
Quick Reminders:
  • Homework: Please remember to check Emile and TT Rockstars every week.
  • Reading: Please continue to read at home with your children as often as possible.
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend, everyone!
Miss Reese
1 month ago
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Easter activities

Haughmond have been creative today and made some lovely Easter cards! Hope you all enjoy them:)

We are very excited for our trip tomorrow please remember to wear school pe kit but with legs covered. Backpacks to be brought with coat, lunchbox and water bottles.

Miss Reese

2 months ago
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Another Brilliant Week in Haughmond Class!

What an incredible week of learning and excitement we’ve had! Here is a quick update on everything we’ve been up to:

️ Victorian Vehicles

Our budding engineers have officially completed their Victorian Vehicles! These will be coming home today.

A quick note on the wheels: Unfortunately, due to a shortage of wooden wheels and another class needing them this week, our cars are currently “body-only.” However, this is a great opportunity for some home experimentation! If you have materials at home, we’d love to see what creative solutions you can find to get those cars rolling.

I-Rock Superstars!

We had an absolute blast at the I-Rock concert this morning! It can be very scary to perform in front of an audience, but everyone did a fantastic job.

A massive congratulations to our very own Haughmond superstars: Elsie, Archie, and Hugo! You were amazing. For anyone interested in joining the band, I am sending home letters today regarding extra availability for I-Rock sessions.

What We’re Learning

  • English: We are busy preparing for our final write of our story, The Three Little Monkeys.

  • Maths: We have been working super hard on measurements. With the way the children are mastering the scales, I think we have some talented future bakers in our midst!

  • Spellings: Results were amazing this week! Our new Emile scheme is working brilliantly—keep up that fantastic effort!

️ Important Reminders

  • Homework: A reminder that homework now consists of daily reading, TT Rockstars, and Emile for spellings. All children have their login details.

  • No Rules Day (Thursday 26th): Organized by our amazing PTFA! I’m personally very excited to wear my pyjamas to school—but DON’T TELL MRS. ROBERTS! Remember, it is 50p for every rule broken.

  • Exotic Zoo Trip (Friday 27th): * Wear: PE Kits (but legs must be covered—leggings or joggers only, no shorts/skirts for safety).

    • Footwear: Comfy walking shoes or trainers you don’t mind getting a bit dirty!

    • Bring: A packed lunch (if not pre-ordered), a water bottle, a coat, and a school jumper.

Thank you for all your ongoing support. Have a wonderful weekend!

2 months 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 🙂