How do we look after our bodies?

In F2BP, we drew around Charlotte’s body. We talked about ways we look after different parts of our body. Mrs Bubb was so impressed with all the things we already do to keep our bodies healthy. Watch out for more learning in case study 1, where we will find out what happens to our bodies as we grow.

Iron Man Workshop

On Tuesday, we were thrilled to have Phil Sheppard from the National Literacy Trust and Doncaster Stories deliver a workshop about the Iron Man, to support the reading we have been doing.

Phil guided us through how to draw the Iron Man, using some of the techniques book illustrator Chris Mould used when illustrating the book, the Iron Man.

We were very proud of the result!

We are looking forward to working with Phil again on World Book Day.

Mrs Graves

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Shapes

In Year 2 this week we have been learning about the properties of 2D and 3D shapes. We have been using the words sides and vertices when we have been describing shapes and we also practiced making and drawing 2D shapes using a Geoboard.

Can you name the shapes we made?

Mrs Lewis

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Bushtucker trial!

As part of our hook week, 2P tried a variety of different fruits and vegetables. We described if the food was sour, sweet, bitter or strong. We tried some food that we hadn’t tried before and it certainly made us pull some strange faces!

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F2 Pride of Plovers

Congratulations to Phoebe and Liarna for being this weeks pride of Plover.

Phoebe has settled into her new school superbly this week and has been spreading lots of happiness to all of the EYFS Crew.
Liarna has impressed us so much with her phonics, Fred talk and writing of letters. Keep up the positive learning! #LovePlover

Sharing our Stories: 10/01/2025

Beautiful Work This Week

Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust this week! To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

Top of the Blogs

Shrinky Dink Excitement @ Norton Infants

Class 7 Fruit Baskets @ Green Top

Classification or Chaos? @ Plover

Stan and Mabel Experience Lesson @ Carcroft School

C28 Product @ XP

3SG get hooked into science @ Norton Juniors

Weekly Update for Families @ XP Gateshead

Crew White @ XP East

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Back to school!

It’s been lovely to see everyone back in F1 this week, and how nicely our early starters have slotted in, making lots of new friends. We’ve had lots of fun exploring the snow, role play and working on our fine/gross motor skills.

Mrs Williams

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