Birch class have had lots of interesting discussions about what mental health is and how to look after our own mental health. We thought about and drew the things and places that make us happy. On Wednesday, we had great fun with team games and problem solving in the hall thanks to Mrs Hyde.
In owl class we have been thinking about different activities that we can do to make us feel better.
Yesterday year 4 Ash really enjoyed their PE lesson. We did some activities to link in to Children’s Mental Health Week, the children worked really well on building some team building strategies.
Day 3 – Children’s Mental Health Week
Today we celebrated Day 3 of Children’s Mental Health Week with a special non-uniform day. Everyone came to school wearing something that makes them feel happy and comfortable — some children even chose to wear their pyjamas!
Thanks to everyone’s support, we raised a fantastic amount of money for this important cause. During the day, we explored some thoughtful maps created by children, showing the people, places and things that help them feel safe and happy. Inspired by these, we designed our own wellbeing maps and did an amazing job.
Well done, Fox Class — you should be very proud of your hard work!
Squirrel class made some beautiful pieces of art based on paintings by the artist Jim Dine.
They designed hearts using pastels and thought about places and people they love and how these places and people make us feel.
Today, Fox Class took part in Safer Internet Day, focusing on how we can use technology — including artificial intelligence (AI) — in a safe and responsible way.
We talked together about what AI is and where we might see it in our everyday lives. The children shared thoughtful ideas about how technology can be helpful, as well as why it’s important to make safe and smart choices when using it. We discussed key messages such as asking a trusted adult for help, being careful about what we share online, and remembering that not everything we see or read online is always true.
To finish our learning, the children created their own posters shaped like smartphones, sharing their very own “smart rules” for safe use of AI and the internet. These posters showed fantastic understanding and creativity, and highlighted how confident and responsible Fox Class are becoming as digital learners.
Well done, Fox Class, for such sensible discussions and brilliant work on Safer Internet Day! 🌐📱✨
Day 1
We began Children’s Mental Health Week by reading the story Ruby’s Worries. This thoughtful book helped us explore some important questions together: What is a worry? Are worries the same for everyone? Where do they come from?
The children took time to really think about their answers and showed wonderful listening skills, respect, and care for each other’s ideas and opinions. It was lovely to see such open and thoughtful discussions taking place.
Day 2
On Day 2, we shared the book Our Class is a Family. With its heartfelt message and colourful, whimsical illustrations, the story helped us think about what makes our classroom a safe and happy place. We talked about how our class is somewhere we can be ourselves, make mistakes, and support one another as friends.
After some circle time, the children created their own posters showing “This is my place”, celebrating their sense of belonging within Fox Class.
Friendships play a huge role in your child’s wellbeing, confidence, and happiness—both in and out of school. As children grow, they begin to learn what it means to be a good friend and how to build relationships that help them feel safe, valued, and supported.
At school, we teach children what positive, healthy friendships look and feel like. Here are some of the key qualities we explore, along with how you can help reinforce them at home.
A healthy friendship includes:
These qualities are important both in person and online. We remind children that the same rules apply in games, messages, and any online interaction: be kind, be respectful, and keep yourself and others safe.
By talking about these principles at home, you can help your child build strong, healthy friendships that will support them as they grow.
The children made a ‘wanted poster’ with the main qualities they would like their friend to have.
Mrs. Fox
Foxes Class had a fantastic time taking part in Road Safety Week. They learned all about how to stay safe when out and about and created their own eye-catching posters during their PSHE lesson to help share important safety advice with others. Well done Year 3!
Since returning to school, Foxes Class have been busy exploring Bonfire Night in English. The children enjoyed using their imagination to write their very own kenning poems, filled with creative descriptions and exciting imagery. They then designed bright and informative firework safety posters to remind everyone how to stay safe while enjoying the celebrations.
We also had fun in outdoor PE, practising our football skills and working together as a team.
