Our WBD competition challenge this year was to create a 3D character from our favourite story. We had some brilliant entries! Well done everyone :) Winners will be announced in assembly and will receive a voucher to spend on new books to take home.

Well done to everyone that came into school dressed as their favourite character. You all looked amazing! In the afternoon, we mixed classes and read our favourite stories to each other and took part in some WBD activities.

KS2 children had a fantastic time at our annual Harry Potter night. First, the children were selected by the sorting hat and put into their house. Once all the children were sorted into teams, they enjoyed a glass of ‘butter beer’ (a sweet drink made with cream soda) and cupcakes. They were then given lots of different activities to complete such as, creating potions and crafts. We ended the evening with a Harry Potter quiz where Ravenclaw were victorious!

Key Texts for Spring 1 Theme: Get Inspired! British Authors Reception: ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen Year 1: ‘The Gruffalo’ by Julia Donaldson Year 2: ‘Traction Man’ by Minnie Grey Year 3: ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl Year 4: ‘Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone’ by J.K.Rowling Year 5: ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by CS Lewis Year 6: ‘The Hobbit’ by JRR Tolkien

Year 1 enjoyed hunting for the different characters from 'The Gruffalo' at Woodhouse Ridge as their hook for the start of the writing unit.

We enjoyed our annual cosy 'Bedtime Stories' after school event with hot chocolate!

Reception really enjoyed taking part in this Tiny Tales & Tunes session for our 'Winter Wonderland' theme. Tiny Tales & Tunes is a fun, multi-sensory and interactive story time for children. Music, song, dance and drama help make reading fun whilst teaching important skills that are essential for reaching their Early Learning Goals in Reading and Expressive Arts.