TALLAND'S CLASS BLOG 11.7.25

Another end to another fun-filled week! It was lovely meeting all the new children coming (and staying) in Talland class next year and it sounded like all the Year 5's had a great time in Chaipel - getting ready for their next adventure. It sounds like they were asking really good questions and were enthusiastic which was lovely to hear! We had Sean (the artist) back in for his final lesson with them. The children created some brilliantly creative cards to complete our Orwell Project. They should be proud of their final creation!

Maths:
Year 5 are back on shape and have been learning how to use a protractor. They can also identify the different types of angles... why not quiz your child on the different types of angles they can remember...
Year 4 have been delving deeper into money problems - they'll be sorting out your mortgages, insurances and taxes in know time!

English:
We have created some really powerful writing this week where the children have tried their best to include writing techniques that we have been incorporating throughout the year. The descriptions of the giant and Jack have been great!

PE:
The weather has been glorious this week so we've taken full advantage of the pool and got in not once but twice! Lots of fun games and stroke technique. The children's confidence has grown along with ability which is fantastic!

Well done to Arnie and Tabbi this week for their enthusiasm and determination to learning this week - it never goes un-noticed! 

That's all from us this week so we hope you have an amazing weekend and can't wait to see you on Monday!

Signing off from Mr. Langley, Mr. Bishop and Miss. Colton. 

 

So many highlights to choose from this week. On Tuesday morning, our pupils spent time in their new classes, finding out about their friends and their teachers and teaching staff. We have enjoyed getting to know the new pupils who will be joining us in September.

Y6 received their SATS results on Tuesday and we are hugely proud, not just of their amazing results, but of the way they took the whole process in their stride. Well done year 6!

Reports This year, end-of-year reports have been sent out via email, and we will continue to use this method moving forward. Your child will bring home their previous reports at the end of next week, unless they were not returned last year.

Books Your child will be bringing their schoolbooks home at the end of next Friday. Please provide them with a carrier bag to help carry everything.

Clubs Reminder that clubs have now finished for the year except for wraparound (breakfast and after school club).

Sun Safety During this amazing weather, we want to make sure all children stay safe in the sun. Please make sure your child brings a sun hat and sun cream to school every day. We follow a 'no hat, no play' policy, and we've noticed some children often come without one. Thanks for your help with this!

Summer Activities Please find attached leaflets about Time2Move bikeability courses and Softball Cricket courses to be run over the summer break.

End of term 1:30 finish Reminder that school will finish for pupils at 1:30pm on Tuesday 22nd July.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Mrs Hillman

Friday 11th July

Look at the amazing butterflies we made during outdoor learning this week.

We worked together to find some leaves that represented butterfly wings. We then painted these leaves together. Once they were painted, we printed them on the paper around the butterfly's body!

We had great fun, but wow it was hot, so we stayed under the trees where it was a lot cooler!

We wish you a wonderful hot weekend and hope you have lots of fun in the sun!

We are looking forward to our last full week in Foundation!

The Foundation Team 

Thank you so much for your continued support again this week. It has been a busy week with trips, wonderful learning opportunities and, of course, our Summer Fair. Please find all the latest news and events from the past 7 days in our Brunel Bulletin.

July

Hooray ... we had an amazing time on our school trip. The weather was fabulous. We arrived in the minibus and walked down to the beach where we all sat and had a morning snack. It wasn't long and everyone was in the sea. The children loved floating and splashing around. We spent some time filling our egg cartons full of interesting things that we found on the beach, including a crab shell, feather, lots of different shells, seaweed and sea glass. Before we left we built sandcastles, had a last dip in the sea and hurried back to school to enjoy an ice cream. 

Our year 6's have been busy this term getting ready for their new secondary school. They have had visits from their new teachers and enjoyed spending time and meeting other students and teachers in their new setting. To celebrate the end of their time at Coppervalley Academy we are excited for our visit to the Aquarium next week.

The year 6's are also very busy preparing for their end of school goodbye assembly for their parents. 

Its is a very emotional time, as we have three of our children leaving us for Secondary school and we wish them all the best in their next adventure.

June

We had a super sporting month in June. A whole week of sport activities ending with a traditional sports day with family picnic. The sun kept on shinning all week.  

The Art exhibition was also in June and the children created sea pictures from the under the water theme we have been following this term. The children were very proud of their Art.

This term the weather has been lovely, so we have been taking advantage and using the outside to enrich our learning. Our garden is flourishing with growing tomatoes, basil and beautiful summer flowers. The environmental area has been a great resource to explore, climb and create dens. Looking at nature has been great fun as we found the items on our Scavenger hunts. 

We are excited for July and our school trip to the beach. 

Tregantle Class: Summer Fair, Music Magic & Transition Day!

What a whirlwind of fun and learning this week in Tregantle! Here's a look back at our highlights:

Summer Fair Extravaganza:
• Face Painting galore: From butterflies to superheroes, creative designs transformed every smile.
• Wet Sponge Fun: A firm favourite! Mr Woolner and Mrs Grinsted bravely took to the stocks for a bombardment of wet sponges!
• Games & Cake Stalls: From beanbag toss to winning a cupcake, the laughter and cheers filled the playground.
A big thank you to all volunteers who helped make it such a hit!

Musical Fun with Sally Butlin  - We were delighted to welcome Sally Butlin, our music specialist teacher, who led an energetic and joyful music session. Each child had the chance to play xylophones, creating merry melodies together. It was heart-warming to see their concentration and delight as they discovered rhythm and harmony.

Transition Session -  To wrap up the week, we had our Transition Session: all children spent time in their new classroom with their new teachers. This gentle introduction helped everyone feel excited-and a little less nervous-about moving up. The children explored their new spaces, met new classmates, and got a taste of next year's routines.

This week we have been talking about going on holiday. The children have been discussing whether they have ever been on holiday, where they went, what the did and how they got to their holiday.
We have been studying the globe and atlas and picking out different countries we might like to go to.
The children decided collectively that they would like to go to the beach for their holidays and they enjoyed playing in the beach themed tuft tray and decorated ice lollies.
They used clay to make shell imprints and have been playing in the role play area with the paddling pool, buckets and spades.

At story time we have been reading the stories "What he ladybird heard at the seaside" and "amazing aeroplanes". 
In phonics we have been practicing our voice sounds and exploring the way our mouths move as we say different words. We have been sorting groups of items with the same initial sounds and we went on a listening walk outside on the grassy area.

In maths we have been sorting and grouping objects and comparing how many and have been writing numbers on the big chalk board.

Have a great weekend

Julie and Sarah

Thank you so much team St Cleer for another great sports day. Parents/carers really came out and supported us all today in the heat. Well done to everyone for a fantastic day and congratulations to Cheesewring who are the winning team this year! Our values in action today at their best!

We've had a wonderfully busy and productive week in Year 3 and 4 - even with the soaring temperatures! The children have shown real resilience and maturity in coping with the heat, staying positive and focused in their learning. Here's a snapshot of what we've been up to this week...

English - Non-Chronological Reports

In English, we've been diving into the world of non-chronological reports. The children have been learning to use generalisers such as most, some, and usually to make their writing more informative and formal. We've also been focusing on using clear subheadings to organise our ideas and are in the process of planning our own reports, which we're excited to begin writing next week.

Geography - Where Does Our Food Come From?

In Geography, we've been exploring the journey food takes to reach our plates. From tropical fruits to locally grown vegetables, we've discussed the different climates and countries that produce the food we eat, and the impact of food miles. It's been a great way to link our geography skills to everyday life!

Maths - It's Time to Tell the Time!

Year 3 pupils have been practising telling the time to the nearest five minutes, both on analogue and digital clocks. We've been using real-life contexts to help the children understand why time is such an important skill. Year 4s have been consolidating their time knowledge too - keep an eye out for time-related challenges at home!

Science, Computing & Online Safety

In Science, we've continued exploring teeth and digestion, while in Computing, we've had important discussions around online safety - understanding how to stay safe and responsible when using the internet and digital devices.

PE - Rounders in the Sun

Despite the heat, PE has been a highlight this week. We've been developing our skills in rounders, practising batting, fielding, and team strategy. The children showed great sportsmanship and determination - well done all!

Art - Abstract Flowers

Our stunning abstract flower art continues to blossom! The children have been inspired by famous artists and have created some truly beautiful pieces. Be sure to take a look at the photos - their creativity is really shining through!

Music, French & More

In Music, we've been rehearsing for music of the afternoon which takes place on Wednesday afternoon-we hope to see you all there!

French lessons have included learning new vocabulary and simple conversations. We've also been weaving in PSHE and topic discussions throughout the week - it's been full of variety!

Transition Time

This week, we've had our class transition swaps, giving the children a chance to meet their new teachers and get a taste of what next year might look like. It's been exciting and reassuring for the children, helping them feel confident about the changes ahead.

Coming Up - Brunel's Got Talent!

A quick reminder - on Monday, we'll be holding class auditions for Brunel's Got Talent! Children are encouraged to bring in any props or music they might need. We can't wait to see the range of talents in our class - from magic tricks to musical performances, it's always a joyful event.

Thank you, as always, for your support. Please make sure your child continues to bring a water bottle and hat each day, especially while the warm weather lasts.

Have a lovely weekend!

A Creative Day with Local Artist Louise Kidd

On Monday, we were very fortunate to welcome local artist Louise Kidd into school for a full day of creativity and inspiration.

In the morning, Louise introduced the children to two exciting forms of printing: block printing and gel plate printing. The children had a wonderful opportunity to explore these techniques, experiment with different materials, and truly immerse themselves in the process. Their enthusiasm and effort were clear to see, and they produced some truly fantastic prints.

In the afternoon, we took the artwork to the next level by using the printed pieces to create a collaborative underwater scene. The children worked together beautifully to bring this colourful and imaginative scene to life - you can see the final result in the photos!

It was a fabulous and inspiring day for everyone involved, and we're so grateful to Louise for sharing her time and talent with us.

At Storytellers Nursery, we fully embraced World Chocolate Day on Monday, and things got deliciously messy! The children had a fantastic time making their chocolate lollipops, discovering that science can be sweet (and very sticky!). As they melted the chocolate, they learned about the process of solids turning into liquids. With lots of giggles, they observed the cooling process as the lollipops hardened in the fridge, though some children were much more interested in "helping" finish off the leftover chocolate. Who knew scientific exploration could involve so much taste testing? Sticky fingers, chocolate smiles, and a whole lot of learning made for a perfectly sweet celebration!

   This hands-on activity helped the children understand reversible changes, temperature effects, and the fascinating science behind everyday materials-all while enjoying the magic of chocolate!

In June we showed some of our art work in the school Art Exhibition. We also enjoyed looking around at the pieces of art that other classes had created to inspire us.
We have been learning to use the virtual Beebot robot on the Beebot app on the ipads. We have learnt how to program and describe directions to get to a destination.
We took part in Sports Week. We played games with other members of our coloured teams and raced against other children in our class. We showed lots of determination, courage and kindness. 
In Maths we have been learning to use money. 
For DT we designed, made and ate some colourful fruit kebabs. We learnt how important fruit is in a balanced diet and tasted a range of fruits to find our favourites. 

What a week it has been! In History, we learnt about how Polperro fishermen would catch pilchards. We were so enthusiastic about the process and enjoyed discovering what happened over 150 years ago. In Science, we have been learning about the properties of different rocks and made scientific predictions based on their properties. Art this week consisted of creating pinch pots and adding decorations using the score and slip method. We will be designing clay pilchards next week - watch this space!

In English, we have launched a new unit of narrative writing, based on the short film 'The Man on the Moon'. We have loved exploring ambitious vocabulary this week and wrote some fantastic opening paragraphs (see examples below). I was blown away by the language the children were using. Well done! 

In Maths, Year 2 have started a new topic on Statistics. We have learnt how to use tally marks to collect data and presented findings using block diagrams and pictograms. Year 3 have finished work on time and started looking are geometry, with turns and angles. 

Congratulations to Frankie and Lowen H for being chosen as Landaviddy's People of the Week and a big well done to Finn for achieving his 99 club. 

Next week, we have our class trip on Friday 11th July to Lappa Valley. Please make sure you bring in your permission slips and pay any outstanding contributions prior to this. 

We hope you have a super weekend and look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Mrs Wilkie, Mrs Phillips, Miss Bowden and Miss Colton

It has been a different and quiet week this week with year 6 away at their residential at the Ultimate Adventure Centre in Devon. On Monday we welcomed pupils who will be joining us in Reception in September for a session in Penhallow Class. On Tuesday Rev Richard came in for an assembly about protecting our planet and our Planet Protectors were able to answer some challenging questions about how to do this. This afternoon, Years 4 and 5 practised their spoken French in our Cafe in the hall.

Transition
Next Tuesday will be transition morning for all of our pupils when they will enjoy time in their new class.

Clubs
Please note that next week will be the last week of clubs for this school year.

FOPS Summer Fair - Monday 21st July at 2pm
Reminder that if you would like to help out on the day of our summer fair, please let us know.

Uniform
If you are looking ahead to buying uniform, please remember that we have a good supply of nearly new uniform in school which is available for a donation (£1 minimum) to the school. We have a wide range of sizes available - not just the uniform which is on the rail in reception - so please ask at the office for what you need.

The Summer Reading Challenge Reminder that you will be able to sign up your child/children for the Summer Reading Challenge at the school gate on Thursday 10th July.

Bodmin Keep Please use this link to find information about events taking place over the summer at Bodmin Keep Summer Holiday Programme at Bodmin Keep 

Have a great weekend.

Mrs Hillman

Another full week here at WPA. Many of our Year 6 children spent three days at Wadebridge School as part of their transition experience. Some of our KS1 children joined other children from across the region competing at the Cross Country event on Monday - well done to everyone involved. Tuesday saw a group of children take part in the Inclusion Cricket event, having a fantastic time and winning in the process. On Wednesday and Thursday, we welcomed our new children joining Reception for several transition events - they have made a fantastic start to life at school. To round things off, many of our Year 5 children went on their residential to Footsteps of Discovery near Summercourt, taking part in a range of survival-themed activities. These included a fast-paced stretcher relay; learning how to create smoke signals; mastering a variety of useful knots and practicing basic fire-making skills. Their first day was wrapped up perfectly with a delicious BBQ, followed by stories, songs and a talent show around the campfire.





Year Group News
To see more of the learning that has taken place recently, take a look at the fortnightly year group newsletters on the class pages.

FOWPA Summer Fayre Raffle
Only one more week to sell the Summer Fayre raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes! Please return all sold stubs (with name and phone number) along with money in the envelope provided to the office by next Friday 11th July. The draw will take place at the Summer Fayre on Friday 18th July (3:30-5:00pm). We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Year 6 Sponsored Dance-a-thon - Wednesday 16th July
Year 6 will be taking part in a sponsored Dance-a-thon from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday 16th July. That's 6 hours of non-stop dancing! Each child will have plenty of opportunities for breaks and re-fuelling but there will be a minimum of 10 Year 6 children dancing at all times. Year 6 would very much appreciate any support to gain sponsorship for this event, with the funds going towards end of Year 6 events. Please scan this QR code emailed out if you are able to donate.

Summer 2025 Bridge Schools Trust Parent and Carer Questionnaire
Your feedback is really important to us as we work in partnership to achieve the best possible education for your children. Please click on the link sent via email to complete a Trust-wide questionnaire by Monday 7th July. We would really appreciate your views on our key strengths to celebrate, as well as any areas we could develop even further for all our children. Your time in completing this questionnaire is valued and will help us continually improve, thank you!

Reports & Class Allocations September 2025 - Thursday 10th July
A reminder that next Thursday, you will be informed of your child's class/teacher for September 2025 via email.

As shared earlier this term, reports will be sent out electronically as a PDF to download (and option to print) via an email link to each parent registered on Arbor. The email link will require a password to open your child's report, which is your child's date of birth. Please ensure your email address and any other contact information is up to date with the school office.

For children in the following year groups, parents will receive an additional report sent out in the same way for:
Year 1 - Phonics Screening Check
Year 2 - Phonics Screening Re-Check
Year 4 - Multiplication Check
Year 6 - KS2 SATs

Transition Day - Wednesday 16th July
On Wednesday 16th July, children currently in Reception-Year 5 will spend the whole day with their teacher/class for next academic year. Current Year 6 children will be taking part in their fundraising Dance-a-thon during the day. Our Nursery children will have already taken part in their transition activities as per information already sent out.

Term 3 ECAs
A reminder that all after school extra-curricular activities end next Friday 11th July.

House Points
With just a few weeks left to earn House points, congratulations to this week's winning House, Puffins. Swan maintain the overall lead:
Swans - 11,686
Choughs - 11,541
Puffins - 10,742
Cormorants - 10,533

Have a great weekend.

With very best wishes,
Chris Wathern

This week has been full of exciting learning experiences! In maths, we have been focusing on fractions, particularly learning how to find halves and quarters of different shapes and amounts. We practiced using real-life examples and had fun solving problems together.

In English, we wrote detailed recounts of our fabulous trip to Seaton. We described what we saw, what we did, and how we felt during the day. It was a great opportunity to use our descriptive writing skills and to reflect on such a memorable experience.

In RE, we explored the topic of feelings. We discussed different emotions, how they affect us, and how we can understand and respect the feelings of others. We shared our thoughts through group discussions and creative activities.

We also continued preparing for sports day by practicing various events, working on our teamwork, and cheering each other on. It's been great to see everyone putting in so much effort and showing fantastic sportsmanship.

In music, we had lots of fun using different instruments to create rhythms and explore sounds. We worked together to play simple tunes and enjoyed listening to the different effects we could make.