London 2026

13th January 2026Miss Blackham

We will be hosting a London meeting next half term (March- date TBC). We appreciate some people may have changed their minds and no longer want their place. If this is the case, please let me know ASAP as we have a large waiting list.

Thank you for your continued support.

-Miss Blackham

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Rockstars Day!

9th January 2026Mrs Lewis

Year 5 turned the volume up this week as they rocked into Rockstar Day in true style! Dressed head to toe as rockstars, the children brought energy, enthusiasm and plenty of attitude to their learning.

Throughout the day, Year 5 focused on sharpening their timetables skills, showing fantastic concentration and determination while enjoying the fun, rock-themed atmosphere. Guitars, leather jackets and star poses were everywhere, but so was some brilliant maths learning.

The highlight of the day was taking part in the first ever Plover Rockathon. The children gave it their all, supporting one another and clearly having a great time while challenging themselves.

A huge well done to everyone involved for such a positive and exciting day. Rockathon results will be announced on Monday, and we can’t wait to celebrate the successes. Rock on, Year 5! 🎸⭐

Mrs Lewis

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Community Crew Games

6th January 2026Miss Lotysz

What a great first community crew we had, competing against each other for crew coins! Some children showed great courage by coming out of their comfort zone and taking part in the games.

Investigating states of matter

6th January 2026Mr Schofield

As part of our immersion into our new expedition, Years 5 and 6 spent a day investigating changes in states of matter, understanding how solid substances such as salt and sugar can dissolve in water (becoming liquid), then the water evaporates to reverse the change of state, leaving solid crystals of salt or sugar.

We also understood how sand didn’t dissolve in water, but remained solid, sinking to the bottom of the liquid. We were able to retrieve the sand by using a filter.

We discussed how, in the past, science was unable to explain these changes of state and may have led to claims of witchery.

Year 5&6 SLC appointments

5th January 2026Miss Blackham

Thank you so much to all parents and carers who have already booked student led conference appointments. The children have been working hard preparing for these appointments and so we would appreciate your support in attending to listen to not only all of the beautiful work the children have engaged in but also their character growth and academic success so far this year. Please scan the QR code if you have not already to book the last few appointments.

Thank you in advance,

Miss Blackham

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Tudor dress up day reminder for Year 5&6 pupils- Tuesday 6th January

3rd January 2026Miss Blackham

A polite reminder about our upcoming dress up day which is on Tuesday 6th January. We are asking pupils to dress as someone/ in something resembling Tudor times. This was sent out as a letter in November and added to our parent overview before Christmas.

Please do not feel you have to buy a costume, there are lots of examples online. Your child may want to come dressed in dark colours with faceprint resembling coal/dirt to come as a poor person in Tudor times. They could also dress as maids/servants. Some children have drawn a Tudor rose over the holidays and are sticking this to a plain t-shirt.

We are really looking forward to this upcoming expedition and can’t wait for all the engaging lessons we have planned. Any questions, please do contact me- [email protected]

-Miss Blackham

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Potting up our cuttings

18th December 2025Mr Schofield

You may recall, a little while ago, Years 5 and 6 took cuttings from a houseplant while investigating asexual plant reproduction during our science case study.

Now the cuttings had successfully rooted, it was time to pot them into their own compost so they can get enough nutrients to grow into beautiful plants to decorate our classrooms.

Thank you to the children who helped to do this. We will keep them well fed and watered and observe their growth as the year passes.

Student Led Conferences

17th December 2025Stuart Longley

Our children would like to invite you to attend their Student-Led Conferences (SLCs), which will take place during the first two weeks of January. The conferences are scheduled for Thursday 8th, Tuesday 13th, and Thursday 15th January, with appointments available between 3.30pm and 6.00pm.

Please click on the link for the relevant class below, or scan the QR code, to book an SLC appointment.

During the conference, your child will share and discuss their learning and HoWLS from the Autumn term.

Should you have any questions, please contact your child’s class teacher.

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