Team R: Exploring Numbers
In Year R, our little learners have been diving into the world of maths with lots of excitement! We’ve been exploring subitising, where the children look at a small group of objects and instantly know how many there are—no counting needed! This skill is a great way to build number sense.
We’ve also been working with parts and wholes, using Number Blocks to show how numbers can be broken down into smaller parts. For example, 3 can be made up of 2 and 1, helping children understand the concept of addition and subtraction.
Finally, we’ve been discovering patterns with multilink, helping the children notice repeating sequences and build their understanding of structure in numbers. It’s been a wonderful way to lay the foundations for future maths learning!
Team 1 / 2: Fire Safety
Fire safety is a critical skill that everyone should know—especially children. Teaching children how to respond in emergencies not only protects them but also builds their confidence in facing uncertain situations. This week, a lively fire safety workshop was held, offering the children the chance to learn lifesaving skills in a fun, engaging way.
The workshop, led by the Hampshire Fire Education Team, was an interactive session where children were introduced to the basics of fire safety. Through stories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, they learned key concepts like identifying fire hazards, the importance of smoke alarms, and knowing how to ring 999..
One highlight of the event was learning all about the fire fighter’s uniform and watching their teacher dress up!
Team 3 / 4: Abstract Art
In Team 3/4, children explored the vibrant world of Wassily Kandinsky’s art by using watercolour paints for the background and pastels for the foreground. Kandinsky, a pioneering Russian artist, is known for his abstract style and his belief that art could express emotions through colour and form, rather than just represent objects. His 1925 work Red, Yellow, Blue is a great inspiration, featuring bold geometric shapes and vibrant colours that seem to interact with each other. The children used the watercolours to create soft, blended backgrounds, mimicking Kandinsky’s flowing, fluid use of colour. Then, they apply pastels to the foreground to create more defined, sharp shapes and lines, similar to the boldness found in Kandinsky’s compositions. This technique allowed the students to experiment with layering and colour contrast, exploring how different materials can evoke different textures and moods, just like Kandinsky’s dynamic use of abstract forms. Can you guess which example is Kandiinsky’s work? Unless you are familiar with the famous piece of course!
Team 5 / 6: Expressionist portraits
Team 5/6 have been learning about Henri Mattise, an expressionist artist. Matisse is renowned for his vibrant use of colour, bold forms, and expressive simplicity. His works often featured strong, unmodulated colours applied directly to the canvas, creating striking contrasts and a sense of emotional intensity.
Children in Team 5/6 have created their own expressionist portraits inspired by Mattise – enjoy looking at some of our vibrant artwork!
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