Class 2 Look At the Local Area…
In class 1 we are looking at how to write a setting for a suspense story and considering how to use feelings to set a scene. In geography we are beginning to learn about our local area and focusing on Hereford over the next few weeks. Â We visited the Mayors Parlour this week and the […]
Anti Bullying Week – Wear Odd Socks
The Anti Bullying Alliance is again organising Anti Bullying Week which takes place from Monday 10th to Friday 14th November. This year the theme is ‘Power for Good’. The week kicks off with ‘Odd Socks Day’ on Monday 10th. This year Kings Caple will be taking part in this event and we encourage children to […]
Poppy Day
Once again we are supporting the Royal British Legion’s @poppy Appeal’. We have a selection of items available for children to select for a donation. Please send your child with their donation if you would like to contribute.
Key Diary Dates
Christmas Holidays: Monday 22nd December 2025 to Monday 5th Jan 2026 incl. The children will return to school for the Spring ’26 term on TUESDAY 6TH JANUARY 2026.
Class 1 Learn About Climate Change and Make A Cloud In A Jar
Class 1 have written some fabulous newspaper reports on the Titanic sinking using all their knowledge from our history topic activities. They have also written very emotive diary entries from the point of view of a survivor of the tragic event. Reception are learning lots of sounds and can blend some simple words using these […]
Class 2 Explore Mixtures and Solutions, celebrate Diwali and Produce Rich Descriptive Writing…
Class 2 have been fully immersed in the magical world of The Impossibly Possible Bookshop, continuing the story with great enthusiasm. To bring their storytelling to life, the children have created imaginative shoebox story settings to accompany their handmade clay goblins. These miniature worlds have helped inspire rich descriptive writing and transported us all into the […]
Updated Key Diary Dates…
FRIDAY 24th October is an INSET day and the school is therefore closed to children. Half Term is from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October incl. Christmas Holidays: Monday 22nd December 2025 to Monday 5th Jan 2026 incl. The children will return to school for the Spring ’26 term on TUESDAY 6TH JANUARY 2026.
Class 1 Understand Diwali
Class 1 have been learning about Diwali and how it is celebrated. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and is celebrated over 5 days. Those that celebrate decorate their homes with ‘diyas’ or oil lamps, candles and lanterns. The celebration is also marked with fireworks and the decoration of floors with ‘rangoli’ designs and […]
Exploring Climate, Blending Sounds and Understanding Why The Titanic Sank in Class 1
The year 2’s have been considering the question of, ‘Who was responsible for the loss of lives when the Titanic sank?’ Â They have discussed the different actions of the crew, builders and other ships which had an impact on the outcome after it struck the iceberg. Â After this the children have written their own ideas. […]
Investigating Mixtures and Creating Character Goblins in Class 2…
This week in writing, we have begun to explore our new story ‘The Impossibly Possible Bookshop’. We have learnt the story and drawn comic strips, written descriptive sentences to describe characters and made our own goblins out of clay to bring the story to life (we will paint them when they are dry). Our goblins […]