Find out what has been happening at school recently! Keep checking this page for updates on all the fantastic things the children have been doing.

• Wiltshire Year of Reading - Author Discussions

  Wed 17 Nov 2021 Lucy Green

  This year, Wiltshire are holding a year of reading. This is to celebrate different stories and encourage a love of reading in all children. On the 16th and 17th of November, they held online author visits with Robert Starling and Eileene Browne.

   

  In Early Years Foundation Stage, we met Eileene Browne who is known for her well known stories Handa's Surprise and long with its sequels Handa's Hen and Handa's Noisy Night. During the talk, she read the children her stories and also they did different dances linked to the stories. The children had a wonderful time and enjoyed meeting Eileene Browne!

   

  In Key Stage 1, we met Robert Starling an author who is known for Fergal is Fuming!, Fergal Meets Fern and Super Sloth (which features a lovable sloth as the central character). During the talk, Robert Starling read his story Fergal is Fuming and then showed the children how to draw different characters. At the end of the talk, he answered questions from the children. It was a brilliant session and the children loved learning how to draw different characters. We have attached the characters they created below for you to see. 

  

• Diwali Celebration

  Thu 04 Nov 2021 Lucy Green

  On Thursday 4th November, the school explored the Hindu festival of Diwali. Throughout the day, the children learnt about Diwali, created rangoli patterns and listened to the Hindu story of Rama and Sita. The children were also visited by different adults (both parents and members of staff) who are Hindu and celebrate Diwali. During the discussion, the children learnt about why Diwali is celebrated and why it is an important religious festival. The children had a fantastic day and were incredibly excited and curious to learn about Diwali. They were then given the opportunity to ask some questions about Diwali. We would like to thank all the people who participated in Diwali and hope everyone has a happy Diwali!

   

  Below, there are some photos showing the different Diwali experiences the children had.