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Month: November 2025

Spooky Spectacular: Potions Bubble and Spine-tingling Skeletons!

Class 4 had a spook-tacular day full of fun, learning, and imagination! Dressed in their own creepy costumes, the children were already channeling the mysterious and magical wonder of Spooky Day.

Our day began with listening to Funny Bones, which inspired the children to design and make their very own skeletons. Soon after, the class got hands-on with some creepy creativity, building spooky skeletons of all shapes and sizes.

After break, Cornwall became the focus as the children journeyed to mystical and magical lands through a Piskey tale. Inspired by the story, each child used their imagination to create their very own spooky Piskey, bringing their tiny magical creatures to life through drawings and clever ideas.

The day also included a practical maths activity where the children followed a spooky recipe, carefully measuring and mixing ingredients like “half a cup of inky slime” and “a full cup of fairy tears”—proving that maths can be both fun and deliciously creepy!

It was a day full of learning, creativity, and fun, and Class 4 showed that even spooky days can be filled with laughter, imagination, and a touch of magic!

Happy Spooky day – Dydh Euthyk Lowen

Year 2 Light Up History with Guy Fawkes in Forest School

This week, Year 2 had an unforgettable experience in Forest School when a very special visitor arrived—none other than Guy Fawkes himself! The children were captivated as he retold the story of the Gunpowder Plot, explaining why he and his co-conspirators tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

The session was full of excitement and curiosity. Pupils listened carefully, asking thoughtful questions about the events of 1605, and enjoyed hearing history brought to life in the forest. They learned not just the facts, but also about courage, consequences, and the importance of working together—just as the conspirators did, for better or worse!

To make the story even more memorable, Guy Fawkes lit the fire in the Forest School firepit, giving the children a dramatic demonstration of the Bonfire Night tradition. He also showed them a seal used on letters in his time, prompting pupils to compare artefacts from the past with things they use today.

The fun didn’t stop in the forest! Back in the classroom, Year 2 continued learning with a range of creative activities. They made timelines of the Gunpowder Plot to understand the sequence of events, played a thrilling game where they had to finish a Guy Fawkes picture before the barrel exploded, and even created sparkling firework artworks to celebrate Bonfire Night.

Teachers praised the pupils for their enthusiasm, imagination, and teamwork throughout the day. It was a fun, fiery, and memorable experience that truly brought history to life!