This week our learning has been around the themes of Halloween and Bonfire Night. During Discover & Do we have had lots of enhancements in the classroom and outdoor area associated with spells and fireworks, amongst other things, and during Group Activities we have written potions and described fireworks. Below is a selection of photos … Read more
Year One went back in time to September 1666. We started the day by baking some soda bread, using bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast. We kneaded and shaped the dough. We then recreated the streets of London with our Tudor houses. The houses were close together and the wind was blowing just like it … Read more
Hazel class have had a brilliant day learning about what life was like during the Great Fire of London. They began the day by making soda bread with Mrs Kitchen. Everyone had a go at kneading and shaping the dough – it was hard work! Then we took our Tudor houses outside and packed them … Read more
Before half term, Reception really enjoyed reading with their Year 6 buddies. Check them out in action:
The reception team would like to wish all our families marking Diwali a fantastic 5 days of worship and celebration! The children have learnt so much this week about why it is celebrated. We have looked at the story behind the celebration and learnt about how and why it is celebrated. The children have had … Read more
It is quite unimaginable to think Oak and Ash children only started school 6 weeks ago. They have settled fantastically and have fully embraced school life. It’s been no different this week in how much learning has been done during Discover & Do. From making Diwali cards to sorting autumn objects the children have had … Read more
This half term Year 6 have really enjoyed learning about Judaism. They have been comparing Judaism with other world religions, exploring Jewish prayer and it’s meaning and looking at the role of the synagogue. Today we visited Radlett Reform synagogue. The children learnt lots about the Jewish faith. Why don’t you ask them all about … Read more
It’s not everyday you get to go on bouncy castles and eat cake in class but that’s exactly what we did in Pine and Cedar class last week to celebrate the school’s 50th birthday. In between lessons, we also got the chance to play a few games of Musical Chairs and we even had a … Read more
We have had a thoroughly productive week in Reception during Discover & Do. The children have enjoyed linking their learning to topics and stories discussed in class, including autumn, hedgehogs, and numbers 1, 2, 3. They have enjoyed art activities linked to Yayoi Kusama and today were introduced to the work of American artist Alma … Read more
This year we have bought into the Herts School Sports Partnership which allows William Ransom to enter lots of exciting competitions and festivals within sport across this academic year. This morning, a group of super keen KS1 children from Years 1 and 2 took on the mission of representing William Ransom at the 1st of … Read more
